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How close can a Nikon 1 J1 with 30-110mm lens “zoom in” to a shot?
I am trying to decide which camera to buy. Have looked into both the Nikon Coolpix P100 and 1 J1, and feel that the 1J1 is more adaptable, and has many features that I'd like to enjoy. But, I'm ...
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Is f/4 sufficient for a telephoto lens for outdoor daytime travel photography?
I am new to photography, and currently own a Nikon D3100 with the kit 18-55mm lens. I also own a Nikon 35mm f/1,8G AF-S DX, that I generally use for portraits and in low light conditions.
Right now, ...
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Lightweight telephoto lens
I'm looking for a lightweight telephoto lens for my Nikon D700 body, with a focal length around 300mm, good sharpness and AF. After several days with the 70-200 vrII handheld, I found this lens too ...
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Cheap telephoto lens with zoom higher than AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm
I currently own an AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED lens, but I feel that the 200mm maximum zoom is not enough always.
I've found two cheap options:
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro ...
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Practical Difference Between Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8?
As a photographer for my college's newspaper, most of what I shoot is either low light (concerts, dances, etc.) or sports, so I'm looking into getting a low-light/high speed telephoto zoom for my ...
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What 300mm lens to get for my Nikon camera for wildlife photography in a national park?
I'm shopping for a 300mm lens for my Nikon D60. Which lens do you suggest? I want to use it mostly to capture images of animals in the Kruger National Park?
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What lenses should a college photography club buy to go with an entry-level Nikon body?
We have a photography club in our college and I am the secy. Finally we got some budget approved and we are planning to buy some stuff for our club.
I am thinking of buying a Nikon D3100 body. For ...
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Which telephoto lens should I get for Nikon D3000 to take close-ups?
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I have a Nikon D3000 with its kit lens, 18 to 55mm, f3.5-5.6.
I find that I am not getting close enough to subjects and want to force myself to get more close ups by getting a telephoto or ...
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What lens to purchase for my Nikon D5000 for great portrait shots and pictures that are a distance away?
I have the Nikon d5000 camera, and I am looking for some new lenses. I am not quit sure what to get that will service all of my needs, and I would like to know the options before I shell out a lot of ...
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Problem in using 70-300mm non VR lens with Nikon D5000
I am finding it quite difficult to use my 70-300 Manual focus non-VR lens with D5000. Learnt it from experts that 70-300 non VR lens does not perform well with D5k though the lens mounts on this body!
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What Nikon lens to buy to make photos of birds?
Currently, the zoomiest lens I have is a Nikon 18-200mm. I want to be able to take photos of wildlife, or in most cases birds, which I can't do at 200mm.
For a long time, I wanted to purchase a Nikon ...
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3rd party lenses - compatibility & value
I'm looking at a 3rd party lens for my Nikon d5000. A friend of mine was shooting with a Canon and using a Tamron zoom telephoto lens (70mm - 300mm). The largest focal point I have w/ one of my lenses ...
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Can a neck strap be attached to Nikon 80-400mm?
I saw somewhere that a large and heavy telephoto lens had an attachment for a neck strap, that replaces the neck strap for the camera body.
It was, I think, a Nikon 200-400mm lens. But I'm not sure.
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For greater telephoto range, should I use 70-200mm + teleconverter or a longer zoom lens?
Right now, I have a Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-f/5.6 VR lens. I like it, but want more telephoto range and would also like to be able to use faster shutter speeds. I am interested in the 70-200mm f/2.8, but ...
