damo_in_sale Publish time 2-12-2019 06:24:30

First lens to buy for Nikon D750

I just ordered a Nikon D750, second hand from MPB in supposedly excellent condition. Any suggestions for a first lens, second hand?

Ideally I’d be looking for 24-70 f2.8 or similar, maybe f4.0 with longer reach. Obviously want to spend as little as possible.

Cheers,

Damo

CanNik Publish time 2-12-2019 06:24:31

I went for these in my kit, all Nikkors

For Video and general use24-120
f2.8 70-200
80-400 Nano
Sigma 150-600 Sport

You get what you pay for

CanNik Publish time 2-12-2019 06:24:32

https://www.avforums.com/attachments/dsc_8492-jpg.1189804/                                                                               https://www.avforums.com/attachments/dsc_1894-jpg.1189805/       For Video and general use 24-120 available pre owned for under £500

IF that is too much then I also have the Nikkor 28-300, a superb lens, it has come back from events black with mud/dust

snerkler Publish time 2-12-2019 06:24:33

For a general lens the 24-120mm f4 G is pretty decent. The 24-70mm f2.8 renders better imo but is quite expensive and heavy. The 24-85mm G is not to be overlooked, get a good copy and it’s a great lightweight lens. The 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G is a great landscape lens, sharp and light.

My favourite Nikon lens I’ve used in terms of final image, build, AF speed and usability is the 70-200mm f2.8 VRII but again not cheap and is heavy.

A used 50mm f1.8G is a little gem of a lens, got mine for a little over £100. Ok not tack sharp wide open but renders really nicely.

damo_in_sale Publish time 2-12-2019 06:24:34

Sorry, should have said I got a used Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 Thanks chaps.

CanNik Publish time 2-12-2019 06:24:35

The 24-120 is my go anywhere lens, I have a full range of Nikkor lenses from 14-24-80-400 but the 24-120 is used for still and vid

Yes the 70-200 is a good lens but I use the 24-120 more

BoyBehindTheLens Publish time 2-12-2019 06:24:36

How are you finding this lens?

I got my first Tamron lens a month or so ago as I needed another 70-200, so went for the G2 and been very impressed with it on my D850 and Z6
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