Our First Home At Cck

[wisann 0]

I'm using D700. Bought 2nd hand cos no money left after too much shopping in Amazon... Recently bought a 2nd hand 24mm F2.8 AFD from Amazon too. Local 2nd hand price cannot make it la... Got some accessories a few days ago from Amazon.

I'm preparing for a Tibet cum Everest trip coming Aug so I want to get all my gears ready.

Now I'm in a dilemma whether to get another Nikon 16-35 F4 or a 24-70 F2.8 for the trip. Both lens 2nd hand price still so high...

If I were you, I would get 14-24 f2.8 *wink*

But um, if you are patient enough, you should be able to get 24-70 cheaply coz there are quite many ppl selling this lens nowadays

Edited June 19, 2013 by wisann

[wisann 0]

Hi wisann, I did not. I actually thought of buying the clear plastic floor protector from Ikea one time but decided that my laminate should be able to withstand the wheel....

I see. Mine is parquet flooring and I read that it is more prone to scratches compared to laminate. I will probably get this from amazon lol. Probably get the smallest one as I don't foresee myself rolling around hahaha..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005L4NFJI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[lala81 3]

After my 2 overseas trip carrying a wide angle lens etc. i prefer just to carry one general purpose lens, hence my choice of 24-120 f4 vr. Then a 50mm for low light. And a tripod if i have a car. that's it...

haha my love of photography doesn't extend that far.

[lala81 3]

If I were you, I would get 14-24 f2.8 *wink*

But um, if you are patient enough, you should be able to get 24-70 cheaply coz there are quite many ppl selling this lens nowadays

ya 14-24. then 24-70 if your pockets are deep.

24mm isn't really wide enough.

[ongcs 3]

I see. Mine is parquet flooring and I read that it is more prone to scratches compared to laminate. I will probably get this from amazon lol. Probably get the smallest one as I don't foresee myself rolling around hahaha..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005L4NFJI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

My studyroom also installed with parquet flooring. No issues for me with roller chair. Don't bother to buy it. I don't see any stratches since day 1 till date, coming more than 9 months.

[dragonnite 2]

i've always liked to read Ken Rockwell's reviews on the various lenses, the link below is for the Nikon ones, he also does reviews for Canon etc...

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikkor.htm

i like my 18-200mm for its versatility (read: sheer laziness to change lens), besides its ability to take superb pictures...i've started travelling with my 60mm f2.8 just for low light and macro shots...

[wisann 0]

ya 14-24. then 24-70 if your pockets are deep.

24mm isn't really wide enough.

True. Though usually for my travel, I only bring one lens, 35mm. It's a hassle bringing too many lenses, end up not enjoying the trip haha..

I remember my trip to Taiwain, I brought 24-70 and 50mm, plus tripod. Crazy, super heavy lol.

[wisann 0]

My studyroom also installed with parquet flooring. No issues for me with roller chair. Don't bother to buy it. I don't see any stratches since day 1 till date, coming more than 9 months.

Ah that's good to hear.. Alright then, less expenses for me lol

[lala81 3]

i've always liked to read Ken Rockwell's reviews on the various lenses, the link below is for the Nikon ones, he also does reviews for Canon etc...

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikkor.htm

i like my 18-200mm for its versatility (read: sheer laziness to change lens), besides its ability to take superb pictures...i've started travelling with my 60mm f2.8 just for low light and macro shots...

haha kenrockwell . This is the "best nikon lens to date".

He says that quite often for every new lens/camera.

I used to read mansurov's review. Not so opinionated haha...

[kim76 18]

14-24 is too heavy for me plus I dont want to worry when will I scratch the front lens.... haaa... SO it's out.

I once thought of getting the 17-35. But this lens is already so old so I decide to hope for a 16-35, somemore got vr.

But hor, I'm quite happy with my 24mm now. Recently took some photos of a surprise birthday party and it's looks great!

SO see how.... if manage to spot a good price for 24-70 then...... see how... haa

If only I can go HK....

[kelstorm 0]

24-70 is heavy.. takes some time getting used to the weight.. if travelling and i hv to lug it all day, i wun bring that.. i'll take along D90 wif battery pack, 11-16 F2.8, 35mm F1.8 or 50mm F1.8 or F1.4, 18-105mm for day shoot, tripod wise, depends on whether to bring along a gorillapod or mini-tripod (those that require a ballhead) and a S90 compact as backup... tt is it.. bring too many lens, u wun get to use all in the end, carry extra weight only.. might as well save the weight for shopping instead.. i'll try to go as light as possible...

[wisann 0]

14-24 is too heavy for me plus I dont want to worry when will I scratch the front lens.... haaa... SO it's out.

I once thought of getting the 17-35. But this lens is already so old so I decide to hope for a 16-35, somemore got vr.

But hor, I'm quite happy with my 24mm now. Recently took some photos of a surprise birthday party and it's looks great!

SO see how.... if manage to spot a good price for 24-70 then...... see how... haa

If only I can go HK....

Can always try JB. The lens price there is cheaper too.

[dragonnite 2]

haha kenrockwell . This is the "best nikon lens to date".

He says that quite often for every new lens/camera.

I used to read mansurov's review. Not so opinionated haha...

no, the best one is now the 18-300

[wisann 0]

no, the best one is now the 18-300

If I am using DX format, I will be all over 18-35mm f1.8 from Sigma

[dragonnite 2]

If I am using DX format, I will be all over 18-35mm f1.8 from Sigma

i dun really keep in touch with the latest lenses cos i'm not too into changing lenses while on vacation...but i am looking for a nice wide angle for landscape shots to complement my 18-200mm zoom...was looking at the 10-24 or the 12-24 f4...the 14-24 is too ex...