Walk Around Lens

[general]

Of the Nikkor pro-sumer lenses, which is the sharpest? I have the pro gear but want to put together a lightweight outfit for the beach, etc. Which of the small zooms is the best? Which is the best body for this purpose, the D90, the D5000, or the D3000?

 

[xenonsupra]

I'd go D90 and 17-55 f/2.8, or mayyyybe the 18-105

 

[Contourrob217]

I just sold my 18-105 and picked up the 17-55 f/2.8. Really happy with the decision...the lens is crisp!

 

[LSSE]

Of the Nikkor pro-sumer lenses, which is the sharpest?

not sure what you'd call prosumer. if you can come with an initial list of what you're considering that would be helpful.

Which of the small zooms is the best?

best for what? weight? sharpness? focal distance range?

 

[general]

Thanks

Thank you to those who provided suggestions.

 

[pl_silverado]

for weight, id go D90 with 18-105
If weight wasnt a concern, D90 with 17-55

my current walk around, D300 with 17-55.

 

[ShaunK]

I still think one of the best Nikon "prosumer" walk-around lenses out there is the 18-70. Metal mount, sharp as a tack, light, and perfect walk around range. That lens is all my brother uses with his D70s. Can be had for $200 or less, and it's worth twice that!!!

 

[lanthier]

I'll probably be banished Don, but I like my 24-120VR on the D700/WO grip. I use it as a party/ family vacation lens and have gotten good results.

 

[OCIR]

I'm surprise nobody mentioned the 16-85 VR yet.

 

[Chayelle]

Don,
the 28-105 is very nice. Even has a macro switch...
we have 2, we liked it so much!

We also have several D70s cameras which perform well, and reasonably
lightweight. But I think you are looking for a more modern camera in
you listing...

A camera with video might also prove useful...(??)

 

[mikeybc]

my current walk around, d300 with 17-55.

x2 !! Awesome

 

[Randy]

i got a d40 and an 18-70 and just added a 35 1.8 and an sb400
very light and IQ is nice

d40 + 18-70 ($300 + $150)

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sb400 $98

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[Paul57]

I'm surprise nobody mentioned the 16-85 VR yet.

OK, I will! That's two of us now ;-) Sold my 18-200 to get the 16-85 - much sharper, particularly in the corners.

 

[djordje]

I have 16-85 which is great lens, except it is slow, but recently I am almost only using 35 AF-S. It is light, sharp, good for low light, has fast focus speed, solid DOF.