 Ben T. Grossman |
Recommendations On a Fast Nikon AF-D Zoom? My main complaint about my current system is how it handles the light. I'm not sure if it's me or the camera. I'm using a Nikon F100, and I notice this primarily using the 3D Matrix metering, and the standard Program setup. I find that if I change to center-weighted metering, it seems to work a little better, but I have difficulty getting the light I need even in situations where my older Minolta XK aperture-priority camera excelled, even with the AF-Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 and 400 film. Although I have the SB-28 Speedlight, with a lot of the shots I do, I prefer much more to use natural light. I would like to know if anyone has any suggestions, and any suggestions for a faster general zoom (my current lens is the Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6D). Although the SB-28 does an admirable job, any hints would be greatly appreciated, especially if you've had some experience with the faster Nikkor zooms. Thanks
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Mark A. Braxton |
Hey there Ben, First thing is if you buy a lens without the "D" after the aperture you must use manual rules and photographic techniques. To keep from doing this always buy "D" lenses. Your camera has a system that is set up to get information through the lens which will be used in combination with your flash for correct exposure. "D" lenses are the only ones with this capability. Without this most of your pics will not be exposed properly. I have an N70 that I bought with two Sigma lenses. This year I bought a 50mm 1.4f lens and a 28-105mm lens. These are some real sharp lenses. People say the only way that you can notice the difference in clarity is by magnifying part of a photograph through a loupe. I noticed it through my lens. And I also have an SB-28. I know it's expensive sometimes but, if you stay within the lenses that are the same name brand as your camera, usually your results will be better. That's why the manufacturers' lenses are so expensive.
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