Paul Tavares
Well-known member
Hi all
I've just pre-ordered the D5500 and this is my first Nikon. I plan on using it with the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G lens. If I like the camera I may upgrade to an 80-400 and a shorter zoom at the smaller focal length.
I plan on using the initial set up of the D5500 and the 18-300 lens as a high quality bridge camera. I don't really like changing lenses. Are any of you using the 18-300 and how happy are you with the results? I accept that the image quality will not be as great as a prime or a zoom with a shorter zoom range. For me convenience trumps quality, to a point.
I normally carry a 100-300 on my nature walks. Sometimes I will also carry a 12-35 but I sometimes lose opportunities because I have the wrong lens attached. Or I'll give up on an opportunity because of climatic conditions and the possibility of damaging or dirtying the sensor when changing lenses.
So in general, is the lens a good walk around lens?
thanks
Paul
nature galleries http://paultavares.smugmug.com/Wildlife
I've just pre-ordered the D5500 and this is my first Nikon. I plan on using it with the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G lens. If I like the camera I may upgrade to an 80-400 and a shorter zoom at the smaller focal length.
I plan on using the initial set up of the D5500 and the 18-300 lens as a high quality bridge camera. I don't really like changing lenses. Are any of you using the 18-300 and how happy are you with the results? I accept that the image quality will not be as great as a prime or a zoom with a shorter zoom range. For me convenience trumps quality, to a point.
I normally carry a 100-300 on my nature walks. Sometimes I will also carry a 12-35 but I sometimes lose opportunities because I have the wrong lens attached. Or I'll give up on an opportunity because of climatic conditions and the possibility of damaging or dirtying the sensor when changing lenses.
So in general, is the lens a good walk around lens?
thanks
Paul
nature galleries http://paultavares.smugmug.com/Wildlife