(new) Nikon Z 24-200 f/4-6.3 for $696.95

Avatar77

Oct 25, 2022 12:11 AM

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Avatar77Oct 25, 2022 12:11 AM

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Great travel/everyday lens. Nice deal.

d3adlift

Oct 25, 2022 3:44 AM

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d3adliftOct 25, 2022 3:44 AM

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Great travel/everyday lens. Nice deal.

Does it take decent portrait style pictures with bokeh? I know a wider apature is better for that but I'm trying to cut down on costs, just bought a z5 and trying to narrow it down to a couple lenses to buy, was considering this and a 50ish mm 1.8 prime, but I'm brand new to digital photography so I'd take suggestions, I shot 35mm for years and had my own darkroom, but I never made the transition, just started trying to today, bought a z5 and a Sony a6100 but after reading more reviews I think the Sony will go back and I'll keep the Nikon most likely

FaustKnight

Oct 25, 2022 5:22 PM

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FaustKnightOct 25, 2022 5:22 PM

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Quote from d3adlift

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Does it take decent portrait style pictures with bokeh? I know a wider apature is better for that but I'm trying to cut down on costs, just bought a z5 and trying to narrow it down to a couple lenses to buy, was considering this and a 50ish mm 1.8 prime, but I'm brand new to digital photography so I'd take suggestions, I shot 35mm for years and had my own darkroom, but I never made the transition, just started trying to today, bought a z5 and a Sony a6100 but after reading more reviews I think the Sony will go back and I'll keep the Nikon most likely

Honestly for a couple hundred more, I'd do the Z 28-75mm f/2.8 that's for sale everywhere ($200 0ff) right now. Great all around lens.

Avatar77

Oct 25, 2022 7:11 PM

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Avatar77Oct 25, 2022 7:11 PM

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Quote from d3adlift

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Does it take decent portrait style pictures with bokeh? I know a wider apature is better for that but I'm trying to cut down on costs, just bought a z5 and trying to narrow it down to a couple lenses to buy, was considering this and a 50ish mm 1.8 prime, but I'm brand new to digital photography so I'd take suggestions, I shot 35mm for years and had my own darkroom, but I never made the transition, just started trying to today, bought a z5 and a Sony a6100 but after reading more reviews I think the Sony will go back and I'll keep the Nikon most likely

It could, but because it's relatively slow wide open you'd need to zoom in from a longer focal length like 100mm to get the portrait look you want. Really though, this is just not the correct tool for that job. This is the kind of lens I can put on my camera for a weeklong trip to Europe and never take it off. However if I'm looking to do some portrait work I put on either an 85mm or a 50mm.

d3adlift

Oct 25, 2022 9:12 PM

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d3adliftOct 25, 2022 9:12 PM

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Quote from Avatar77

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It could, but because it's relatively slow wide open you'd need to zoom in from a longer focal length like 100mm to get the portrait look you want. Really though, this is just not the correct tool for that job. This is the kind of lens I can put on my camera for a weeklong trip to Europe and never take it off. However if I'm looking to do some portrait work I put on either an 85mm or a 50mm.

Thanks, it's been so long since I've been in the game I barely remember any of it, I appreciate the help and I was starting to lean towards that 28-75 2.8 and a prime as my two lenses to start, I'll get something with more reach later I think, or I'll pick up that ftz adapter and try and snag a couple older used f mount options to add more.

Avatar77

Oct 25, 2022 9:44 PM

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Avatar77Oct 25, 2022 9:44 PM

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Thanks, it's been so long since I've been in the game I barely remember any of it, I appreciate the help and I was starting to lean towards that 28-75 2.8 and a prime as my two lenses to start, I'll get something with more reach later I think, or I'll pick up that ftz adapter and try and snag a couple older used f mount options to add more.

If you are a hobbyist like me, and looking for primes, the Viltrox primes are pretty darn good for the dough.

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RickB1248

Nov 1, 2022 12:41 PM

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RickB1248Nov 1, 2022 12:41 PM

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Quote from d3adlift

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Does it take decent portrait style pictures with bokeh? I know a wider apature is better for that but I'm trying to cut down on costs, just bought a z5 and trying to narrow it down to a couple lenses to buy, was considering this and a 50ish mm 1.8 prime, but I'm brand new to digital photography so I'd take suggestions, I shot 35mm for years and had my own darkroom, but I never made the transition, just started trying to today, bought a z5 and a Sony a6100 but after reading more reviews I think the Sony will go back and I'll keep the Nikon most likely

I shoot portraits. The 28-75 or 24-70 4 z lens both would be great for your use. The Nikon 50 1.8 z is s great prrformer. Ive got a Zeiss 135 and 85 and hardly ever use. Theres a reason the 24-70 range is so used by Photographers. It gives you lots of leeway in tight spaces. The 70-200 is also a killer portrait lens. The Sigma 40mm destroys almost any lens in the 40-50 range.

Last edited by RickB1248 November 1, 2022 at 05:52 AM.

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f2000sa

Nov 1, 2022 3:49 PM

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f2000saNov 1, 2022 3:49 PM

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$796 now

d3adlift

Nov 7, 2022 3:25 AM

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d3adliftNov 7, 2022 3:25 AM

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Quote from Avatar77

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If you are a hobbyist like me, and looking for primes, the Viltrox primes are pretty darn good for the dough.

Thank you I'll check them out

d3adlift

Nov 7, 2022 3:27 AM

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d3adliftNov 7, 2022 3:27 AM

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Quote from RickB1248

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I shoot portraits. The 28-75 or 24-70 4 z lens both would be great for your use. The Nikon 50 1.8 z is s great prrformer. Ive got a Zeiss 135 and 85 and hardly ever use. Theres a reason the 24-70 range is so used by Photographers. It gives you lots of leeway in tight spaces. The 70-200 is also a killer portrait lens. The Sigma 40mm destroys almost any lens in the 40-50 range.

Thank you, I appreciate the information, I ended up with the 50mm 1.8 and the 105mm z lens, I still need to buy a wide angle prime or a basic zoom lens but I've been really happy with the two I bought so far, pretty fantastic quality considering im still re-learning what im doing

FaustKnight

Nov 12, 2022 4:05 PM

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FaustKnightNov 12, 2022 4:05 PM

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Quote from d3adlift

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Thank you, I appreciate the information, I ended up with the 50mm 1.8 and the 105mm z lens, I still need to buy a wide angle prime or a basic zoom lens but I've been really happy with the two I bought so far, pretty fantastic quality considering im still re-learning what im doing

Check your local Best Buys for pricing on the 14-30 S lens. 2 near me have them on clearance for 50% off. Most don't, but it's worth a trip to save $600.

d3adlift

Nov 16, 2022 10:57 PM

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d3adliftNov 16, 2022 10:57 PM

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Quote from FaustKnight

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Check your local Best Buys for pricing on the 14-30 S lens. 2 near me have them on clearance for 50% off. Most don't, but it's worth a trip to save $600.

Wow thank you, I'll be checking it out tomorrow for sure

(new) Nikon Z 24-200 f/4-6.3 for $696.95

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