Hi,

I tried out the D600 with a few of the older Nikkor lenses like the 45mm F2.8 manual pancake lens (sharp), the AF-D 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 and the 80-200mm F/2.8D. All with very pleasing results.

The focusing system did a really good job in combination with the AF-D 80-200mm F/2.8, a lens that saves a lot of money if you compare it with the cost of the more modern AF-S 70-200mm F/2.8G VR II.

The images can be seen here:
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Looking forward to doing some more testing with the D600's HD movie recording features over the long weekend.

Regards,

Sig

I just returned from a trip to Trinidad and Tobago and considered renting that 28-300mm lens just for the trip. Glad I didn't because most of my shots were in the 24-70mm range. I took my 70-300mm VR and only used it at 300mm for a couple of bird shots then took it right off. My scenic shots taken within the 70-300mm range are not as impressive as those taken within the 24-70mm range. This leads me to the conclusion that I probably could have done the whole vacation with the 24-70mm and my SB900 (which was invaluable for low-light beach portrait shots). I did occasionally wish I had something wider than 24mm.

I say all that to say this...that 28-300mm lens is really inviting because of the range but you know your style the best, so really consider how much you'd use the far reaches of that lens before getting it.

Best regards.

kanuck said:
I am going to be purchasing this lens in the next week or so. It was finally launched on October 4th where I live and I WANT IT haha I'm going to trade in my 70-300mm VR towards it. Can't wait!

Sounds like a good move. That 28-300 is compact when closed down. The 70-300 isn't that heavy, but it is bulky, for sure.

tcole1983 said:
Well that would leave me with the 12-24, 28-300, 35 f1.8 and 105 f2.8. Should keep me happy for a while until I wanted to dump more money into a faster 17-50/55 range lens or another fast prime. Lol my lens collection will have vastly out paced my d5000 body though. That would maybe be my next upgrade :-)

That's a great kit there. I have just about the same, except I don't have a super wide DX lens.

I have the 18-135, 105mm VR and 35mm 1.8. Honestly, with what I shoot, I can do just about 99% of what I need to do. Maybe I could stuff a 70-300 there too, but I don't need much reach for the time being.

My camera body needs upgrading, it's a D40 and it's really aging. Not in a bad way though, so I'll use it until it dies and then perhaps get a D7000 or whatever its replacement would be.

NSXType-R said:
Sounds like a nice two lens kit, pair it with a 35mm 1.8 and you'd have a nice stretch.

Or you could get the wide (12-24 or 10-24), add a 70-300 and a 35mm 1.8. I wouldn't really miss anything between 24-35 and 35-70.

I wonder, which performs better at 300, the 28-300 or 70-300.

Kanuck should do an update on this, he bought one and hadn't shared his thoughts on this lens.

How selfish. :D

Well that would leave me with the 12-24, 28-300, 35 f1.8 and 105 f2.8. Should keep me happy for a while until I wanted to dump more money into a faster 17-50/55 range lens or another fast prime. Lol my lens collection will have vastly out paced my d5000 body though. That would maybe be my next upgrade :-)

tcole1983 said:
Anyone else using this, or OP have any more input on the lens. I was looking into maybe getting rid of my 18-200 and getting this plus a 12-24 f4.

Sounds like a nice two lens kit, pair it with a 35mm 1.8 and you'd have a nice stretch.

Or you could get the wide (12-24 or 10-24), add a 70-300 and a 35mm 1.8. I wouldn't really miss anything between 24-35 and 35-70.

I wonder, which performs better at 300, the 28-300 or 70-300.

Kanuck should do an update on this, he bought one and hadn't shared his thoughts on this lens.

How selfish. :D

Anyone else using this, or OP have any more input on the lens. I was looking into maybe getting rid of my 18-200 and getting this plus a 12-24 f4.

My brother had his 60th last April and it was a day-long affair with clay shooting in the morning and early afternoon then a party at Bisley in the evening. I shot the day and gave him a large coffee table quality book of memories that he loves.

Like Casperwb says include the recipient in the pics - inflicting your taste on somebody else may not work.

I give framed 8 x 10s as gifts, and I have always had positive comments.

I try to ensure that the recipient is included in the photo.

I did not expect to hear about injuries because of this post... ;)

Cripes, be careful out there!

Jesus, Michael! How did you do that?

My backyard this past weekend although it is warming up noticeably now! :) I think this will melt quite fast and might be the last snow we see.

Some great photos posted here.
I did some photos this morning. We had freezing rain yesterday followed by a fresh coat of snow. Here are the pictures http://galleries.gorji.com/p343100725 and http://galleries.gorji.com/p37330322 from 2 weeks ago.

kanuck said:
Wow NSX thats quite the dumping of snow! Reminds of my days living in Ottawa and shoveling the driveway as a kid.

Yes, that was the big snow storm NYC got right around Christmas.

I think we got a foot, a foot and half maybe.

this is a fun topic, it can be a bit of a challenge to find things to shoot when everything's cold and white out,

Wow NSX thats quite the dumping of snow! Reminds of my days living in Ottawa and shoveling the driveway as a kid.

These photos were from the winter storm last year.

All were taken with a D40 and a 35mm 1.8.

Oh i should add, that after taking my photographs, i broke three toes after i fell. I should post those too. Im not a fan of this ice.

Oh well... As I am now a 9 year Texan (Ye Haw), I have lost the ability to drive in bad weather, and as there was nothing quite as good visually around my house as several others have posted, this is about the best I have got...

tcole1983 said:
More ice here...I wanted to take some pictures, but I got banned from going outside after I slipped on the ice and sprained my ankle :(
I guess good thing I didn't have my camera in hand when I slipped.

Hey now, I've got one of those fire pit things too. $30 on clearance from Home Depot!

We use ours for tailgates at my local university football games during November. We get a little crowd gathering to keep warm, and that's good for those candid portraits ... sometimes you just have to be a little bit sneaky!

Yup, more snow and cold...just another day in paradise :)

here is my shot of a polar bear in a blizzard.
Enjoy...

Crestwood IL here!!!