LOL thanks Studio;
my perspective of the kit lens is exactly that - as a walkabout lens because in a pinch, it can do many things - not the best tool for each situation but at least it's available like a P&S.
Should I Buy The Kit With A Lens Or Body Only?
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TheGrunt said:
LOL thanks Studio;
my perspective of the kit lens is exactly that - as a walkabout lens because in a pinch, it can do many things - not the best tool for each situation but at least it's available like a P&S.Agreed, Grunt!
And, guess who just bought a refurb kit lens . . . and LOVES it! Yup, the "kit-lens hater" bought an AF-S VR Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX. Super-cheap, and super-sharp, plus VR! I can't get over how really good this little lens is! It's even sharper than my stupid-expensive, AF Nikkor 18mm f/2.8D (no wonder Ken Rockwell hates this lens). Plus, it's way smaller and more compact than the my new Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8. And, damn! VR is just awesome to have, even on a short lens! Although, I could really do without the plastic mount on this 18-55mm--that just doesn't seem to be a very good place to use PLASTIC! If only Nikon made this same, exact lens, except with a metal mount, and charged a few dollars more for it, I would be all over it!
NikonRumors members! I repent! Long live the inexpensive-but-darned-good kit lens!
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So in the space of 1 week you went out and bought the Tokina AND the 18-55? WOW - neat!
Is the Tokina really that good? I'm thinking of one, but don't have your largess Studio460.
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the 18-55 VR is famed for that reason - it's a work of art, glad you like it Studio!
I sold mine when I sold off a D5000 body, sort of regret it, but I use my 35 1.8 and feet to make up for it. . .I think the next gen 18-135 VR lens should become a sharp staple like the 18-55 VR. . .
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shivaswrath said:
the 18-55 VR is famed for that reason - it's a work of art, glad you like it Studio!Thanks, shiva . . . I was just looking specifically for a VR wide-angle in a DX lens, and this was kinda the only option. There's also the 16-85mm VR, but it's kinda pricey for what you get. A lot of times I don't want to carry a large piece of glass (like the Tokina), and this really fits the bill!
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spraynpray said:
So in the space of 1 week you went out and bought the Tokina AND the 18-55? WOW - neat!Is the Tokina really that good? I'm thinking of one, but don't have your largess Studio460.
Ha! Yeah, I'm kinda re-building my lens inventory. In the last month, I've purchased four lenses (and I already had a bunch). It's the UWA and VR bugs that got me. Next, the AF-S VR 85mm f/1.4G (hopefully), and I'll be finished! The 18-55mm will be my lightweight, walk-around, I-don't-want-to-carry-a-big-hunk-of-glass, and I-don't-care-if-I-damage-it lens. The Tokina will be used for specialty shots.
Yes, the Tokina really is what everyone says it is. It's probably the most fun lens I now own. And, yes, it's very sharp, even wide open. Interestingly, both of my recent purchases, the AF VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6, and the AF-S VR 18-55mm kit lens are now two of the sharpest lenses I own! Surprisingly, most all of my older AF-D Nikkors (85mm f/1.8, 180mm f/2.8D ED, 80-200mm f/2.8D ED), are softer.
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shivaswrath said:
I think the next gen 18-135 VR lens should become a sharp staple like the 18-55 VR. . .It already mostly exists in the 18-105VR, shivas. I love that lens. LR3's auto lens correction really takes care of all the faults besides aperture size—Nikon cut the right corners on that one.
I'm glad you like your new lens(es?), studio. Do you like the Tokina, as well? [edit: should have kept reading after shivas post. Disregard that last bit.]
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