Any Nikon D70s owners here?

[Kaido]

I started a thread on the Rebel XT the other day for my sister-in-law. I became interested in a nice SLR after that and decided to start saving up for my own. The Rebel is WAY too small and cramped for my hands, however. I love how the Nikon D70s feels and have decided to get it. I am now looking for some quality lenses for it. I'm looking a zooms and I'm interested in something along the lines of a 20-70mm or a 50-200mm. Any recommendations?

 

[ScottMac]

I use the 24-120 VR as my "walking around lens, I love it. It's a little slow, but the VR helps, and bumping up the "film speed" can cover any other situation, if necesary.

I'm also have the 70-200 VR, it's one of the nicest lenses I've ever used (in ~thirty-something years) on either Canon or Nikon.

I have the 24-70 2.8, nice lens, I don't use it much but have been very happy with what I have shot.

I think you'll like the D70s. It's got a great feel and once you're used to which dial does what, it's pretty fast handling.

Good Luck

Scott

 

[BullsOnParade]

I'm going to jump in on this thread. I am in love with the 50 1.8 AF D. It is just stunningly sharp. I haven't been able to get
the same brilliance from any of my other lenses. Even my AI primes, probably because focusing those is harder. I think I am
going to invest in the catz-eye or other focus screen mods to get better milage from my non-AF lenses.

 

[Kaido]

You guys have any sample pics, by any chance?

 

[yhelothar]

I second the 50mm F/1.8, or the 35mm F/2.
Those are my two favorite lenses.
If you do lowlight(indoors etc), a fast aperture gives you more "range" than having multiple focal lengths.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I second the 50mm F/1.8, or the 35mm F/2.
Those are my two favorite lenses.
If you do lowlight(indoors etc), a fast aperture gives you more "range" than having multiple focal lengths.

This one?

 

[yhelothar]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I second the 50mm F/1.8, or the 35mm F/2.
Those are my two favorite lenses.
If you do lowlight(indoors etc), a fast aperture gives you more "range" than having multiple focal lengths.

This one?

Yup. That one looks good.

 

[ZetaEpyon]

I have owned the D70s for about a month now, and to be honest, I've been pretty happy with the kit lens. The only real issue that I've had with it is that there is some vignetting when the aperture is full open. I have sample shots using this lens in my gallery.

That said, I am planning to pick up a fast non-zoom lens before my trip to Japan in October.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

I used to be an Owner then sold the camera...
I recommend the Sigma 70-210 Macro lens... very nice.

 

[Kaido]

Another lens I'm looking at is the Sigma 18-200mm. I've seen some pretty good photos with it. Will it fit directly on the D70s?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control...u=373748&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

 

[morkus64]

how much are you looking to spend?

 

[ZetaEpyon]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Another lens I'm looking at is the Sigma 18-200mm. I've seen some pretty good photos with it. Will it fit directly on the D70s?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control...u=373748&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

If it uses a regular Nikon mount, yes it should fit. From the link, I think that one would work fine.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Another lens I'm looking at is the Sigma 18-200mm. I've seen some pretty good photos with it. Will it fit directly on the D70s?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control...u=373748&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

That lens is only good for outside.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: Kaido
Another lens I'm looking at is the Sigma 18-200mm. I've seen some pretty good photos with it. Will it fit directly on the D70s?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control...u=373748&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

That lens is only good for outside.

Would the 50mm be good for indoors?

 

[ZetaEpyon]

Yes, the 50mm should be far better for indoors thanks to the f1.8 aperture. I know the shots I've done indoors with the kit lens (also f3.5) have had to use fairly long exposures, or higher ISO settings.

Edit: Also note that for the Sigma, the f3.5 aperture will only apply when it's at 18mm. As you start zooming in, the widest aperture will get higher and higher -- so at the same 50mm, the f1.8 Nikkor will let in much, much more light than the Sigma.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: ZetaEpyon
Yes, the 50mm should be far better for indoors thanks to the f1.8 aperture. I know the shots I've done indoors with the kit lens (also f3.5) have had to use fairly long exposures, or higher ISO settings.

Edit: Also note that for the Sigma, the f3.5 aperture will only apply when it's at 18mm. As you start zooming in, the widest aperture will get higher and higher -- so at the same 50mm, the f1.8 Nikkor will let in much, much more light than the Sigma.

Cool, thanks! I'm not looking for anything too complex for my first dSLR setup; a prime and a nice zoom should be more than enough for now. On to flashes, I'd probably only be using a flash with the 50mm, but I'm not too familiar with flashes. B&H has several Sigmas available for Nikon cameras:

link

What should I be looking at? I see a couple that have "50mm" in the name, like "Guide No. 132'/40 m at 50mm".

 

[dartworth]

I have a SB-600 flash unit for my D50. Works well for me.

 

[Kaido]

Do those lenses work with Nikon SLR film cameras? My wife has an F150 (?), I'm wondering if we can just swap lenses and buy one set.

 

[fireandicefuel]

I have the 600 as well. It wasn't worth it to me to spend the extra money for the 800. This flash is amazing. Has tons of power for every need and more.