kunjal_patel

<p>Thanks for helping me with your replies.<br>

I have got 105mm Nikkor. <br>

Took some sample snaps and results are simply awesome.<br>

Will shortly post some pics.</p>

<p>Cheers,<br>

Kunjal</p>

<p>Thanks all for your response.<br>

Honestly I can't say that I don't own a tripod. The only thing is its a very old Tripod which my Grandpa had own and now I am using it. Although its quite old, I must say its pretty sturdy and stable. Last time I had tested this on a beach with 18-105 attached to my D7K which makes the combination heavy when compared to 70-300, and it was really windy at that time I must say and I did get pretty good result there.<br>

With the reviews, I had an inclination towards 105-VR but wasn't really sure if I was making the right decision. <br>

I would be much grateful if you guys could suggest some name which I could consider for Tripod. As I am thinking of owning a 300mm F4 soon.</p>

<p>Cheers,<br>

Kunjal</p>

<p>Thanks all for your response.<br>

@Shun, what kind of Tripod and Lens would you suggest. </p>

<p>Based on your suggestion, I can think of going for Tam-90mm + Tripod.</p>

<p>Thanks,<br>

Kunjal</p>

<p>Hi all,<br>

I already own the below setup from Nikon. <br>

Body- D7000<br>

Lenses:</p>

<ol>

<li>18-105 (Kit Lens)</li>

<li>70-300 G f/4.5-5.6</li>

</ol>

<p>I am generally into Landscape and Nature. Above both the lenses are good and works like a charm with my D7K.<br>

Now, I wish to explore on the Macro side. For this by considering my budget and reviews, it seems I have 2 lenses shortlisted,</p>

<ol>

<li>Nikkor 105mm VR f/2.8 Macro and</li>

<li>Tamron 90mm VC f/2.8 Macro.</li>

</ol>

<p>However, I am a bit confused with exactly which lens should I go for.<br>

I would really wish to have a lens which I can use as a go-around lens which I can use for Macro and also other purpose. (Not sure if I am thinking on the right side here).<br>

Also, when I am aware that VR and AF is not much help when doing Macro 1:1. <br>

My major interest in Macro would be around Flowers, Butterflies or other similar creatures and last but not the least reptiles (Can't have 1:1 here really). <br>

I would love to hear from the experts with their opinion in helping in decide what could be the better option for me.</p>

<p>Cheers,<br>

Kunjal</p>

<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I have been doing a quite a bit brain-storming with all your inputs. <br>

and it seems, <br>

the answer is either 60mm from Nikon or Tamron.</p>

<p>Any other lens would, definitely give me more working distance with 1.5 DX Factor, which will not be good when using the lens indoor and/or for portraits.<br>

Kindly correct me, if I am mistaken.</p>

<p>Cheer,<br>

Kunjal</p>

<p>Thanks guys for all your response.<br>

After reading your responses, I believe, we have quite a bit of competition here... :)</p>

<ul>

<li>Nikkor 60mm AFS-ED</li>

<li>Tamron 60mm / 90mm</li>

</ul>

<p>I pretty much agree that for landscapes I will have to shoot at 18 on my current lens which will provide me with the wide-angle which is always required.<br />There is another option suggested by Kent, was to use Marumi. I guess that are close-up filters that can be attached to my existing lens for the macros.</p>

<p>To all who would suggest Tamron 60mm / 90mm, I would like to ask is will the lens be able to do full justice to the pixel demand from D7K?<br>

Cheers,<br />Kunjal</p>

<p>I know there are almost similar threads running through this forum, however, I was a little confused even after going them and the review of the lenses. Not really sure if they will suit my needs. </p>

<p>I own a <strong>D7K</strong>, which is an excellent body with the <strong>18-105 VR kit lens</strong>. It's satisfying most of my needs.</p>

<p><strong>For Portraits:</strong> I mostly shoot my kiddo for which sometimes this lens seems particularly slow. Also, for a few in-door functions, its kinda not suitable for low-light situations.<br>

<strong>Outdoors:</strong><br>

I do Nature Landscape while travelling.<br>

Also, having interests in Macro, I certainly like to take photographs of the creatures (Butterflies, snails, flowers, pollen). I have yes taken the pics but the focusing is too slow for the butterflies.</p>

<p>Hence, the reason, I am thinking of getting my hands on a lens which could help in satisfying my needs here. After going through a few lens I think Tamron / Sigma has a few good lens which can also fit in pretty well with the budget.<br>

I have read the reviews of Nikkor lenses and they are pretty good and there is no doubt that they would do complete justice to the pixels D7K demand. But sometimes, they seems to be taking a toll on my pocket leaving it quite lighter.</p>

<p>Appreciate your help.<br>

Kunjal</p>

<p>Woww... Shun... That's quite a pretty good point you made...<br>

I got your point... Well that would surely mean i would not require any filters for now.<br>

Thanks a ton your valuable response.</p>

<p>Should i buy any filters with the basic setup that I am considering to get pretty soon?<br>

Your advice might be really helpful to me.</p>

Thanks guys for clearing Some misconception on the lens's aspect.

I am now thinking of getting D7000 kit which comes with a 18-105.

And after I get used with both the DSLR and glass I can go for 300 prime which will help me in birding.

CHEERS.

<p>Thanks Shun and Peter for your advice... Seems I will have to re-think on getting the D7000 kit.<br>

Anyways Peter, I would definately stick to your advice on getting only 1 lens for the time being.<br>

Yeah Mihai, I have heard about the new PZD from Tamron. Thanks for pointing it out.<br>

Well my thought in getting D7000 was to have a better low-light pictures, have control on apertue at hand which might be handy when I get more used to manual settings. Last but not the least is to retain the body for a little longer than a couple of years which I guess is better.</p>

<p>Thanks John and Elliot.<br>

Yeah actually that was my first thought of buying D7000 as I have already started trying things with Aperture and F-stops in my current camera so I was thinking of tryign it out more. Once going through the specs D7000 fancied me as I may keep the camera for long than I would usually had. And since I am getting good discount with local dealer on D7000, I thought of going for it rather than D5100.<br>

What I was planning is to get the D7000 kit which comes with 18-105mm glass for now. After an year or so I can think of expanding my glass collection as suggested by Ariel earlier but not really sure on getting all those set of different lenses or an app-purpose lens. <br>

As far as my budget goes, initially I thought of spending around $1500 - $1600 and I am getting D7K for around $1350 and its quite cool for me.</p>

<p>Thanks guys for very prompt response.<br>

From your response and experiences, I guess, you are telling me that D7000 is not the right choice for me at the moment and I should go with either D3100 or D5100 and whatever I save I should invest in buying some good lense which will all together help me in improving the quality of pictures I take?<br>

Is what I understand correct?<br>

Cheers,<br>

Kunjal</p>

<p>Hi guys,<br>

I have been using Olympus SP590-UZ and have been doing things with adjusting aperture or focus and all but now it seems it has limited amount of things that I can do with it with higher ISO's during night/low light.<br>

Hence, thinking of upgrading to a DSLR and it seems I have set my heart for <strong>Nikon D7000</strong>. However, I am a little confused with, should I be going for kit lens i.e. <strong>Nikkor 18-105</strong> or I should buy body only and go for <strong>Tamron 18-270 f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC</strong>?<br>

I am basically into Landscapes, bird, portraits and other random photography which I do it as a passion/hobby.<br>

Thanks for your opinion guys.<br>

<br />Cheers,<br>

Kunjal</p>