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redtail7

redtail7

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Hi guys
I have a question on lenses, Do you get the same quality of picture from a lens lets say Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5G and a Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 VR IF ED used on the 18-70mm section only. And also would the results be the same when a flash is used. Man I hope I've worded this right so you understand. I basically want to know if the 18-70mm lens would be better for indoor photos than the 18-200 which I already own. I'm using the D-300.

Thanks Redtail7
 
redtail7 said:
Hi guys
I have a question on lenses, Do you get the same quality of picture from a lens lets say Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5G and a Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 VR IF ED used on the 18-70mm section only. And also would the results be the same when a flash is used. Man I hope I've worded this right so you understand. I basically want to know if the 18-70mm lens would be better for indoor photos than the 18-200 which I already own. I'm using the D-300.

Thanks Redtail7
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It's hard to say for certain, but the 18-200mm should have more compromises e.g. more distortion, lower contrast, not so sharp. You can get some idea by looking on www.Photozone.de.
 
advice on indoor lens

redtail7 said:
Hi guys
I have a question on lenses, Do you get the same quality of picture from a lens lets say Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5G and a Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 VR IF ED used on the 18-70mm section only. And also would the results be the same when a flash is used. Man I hope I've worded this right so you understand. I basically want to know if the 18-70mm lens would be better for indoor photos than the 18-200 which I already own. I'm using the D-300.

Thanks Redtail7
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If you can live without the zoom function, the 50/1.8 AF would be a brilliant lens for indoor use. Significantly better than the two lenses you mention.

cheers

Tom
 
I'd throw in the equation another lens - Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8.
It's significantly better (sharper, better contrast) and brighter (f2.8 constant aperture), particularly well suited for low light use.
I used to own the combo (D300 & Tamron 17-50) and loved it.
Given the camera's excellent ISO performance and the speed of the lens I could virtually shoot in any light with reasonable shutter speeds.
 
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Another vote for the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8. Although the 50mm f/1.8 is a great lens the relatively narrow angle/field of view is a bit too restrictive for indoor use on the D300.
 
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