Newbie D700 owner looking for lense recommendations

[jason_clawson]

Thanks Dirk. I haven't used a prime before but it sounds like it should be something I take a serious look at. I

suppose I don't mind taking a couple steps forward/back :-).

 

I really just want a lens that I can use for daily use when traveling "light." When traveling, I hate having to stop

and switch lenses. Thats why I like a zoom lens that is flexible enough for landscapes and portraiture.

 

I suppose I just need to go in the store and really try it out.

 

Oh, and thanks Dave for your recommendation. I will take a look at that-- especially at that price. (I don't care

about vignetting... nothing lightroom can't fix)

[wdgraham]

I have a 24-120 VR, some have said that this is not one of Nikon's best but the images I have taken with it are sharp and the colours are superb. It's is a great walk about lens at a bargain price. I also have a 60mm 2.8 micro another bargain lens from Nikon.

[eric_mudama1]

If you don't yet own the 50/1.8, that's one of the best value lenses ever made.

 

For portraits, your 70-300 at 70mm should be pretty good already, it's a tad slow (4.5) but not that bad. Getting a full stop or two faster will be expensive.

 

For macro you'd probably want the 105, since the 60 in a full-frame may force you to get too close for the shots you want.