I recently bought the D7100 - would this lens be a noticable improvement over the 18-105 kit? - better then the 18-300?
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They're right sir. It is SUCH a superb lens (for the D7000 and D7100) I sold it and now regret it. I'll repurchase it soon. I can't even begin to tell you the "wow" photos I've taken with it. Make sure to get the B+W UV lens filter to protect it. Great for indoor and outdoor use too.
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I bought it because it has a lot less distortion as it zooms. I do have to say it is a sharp lens though.
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I have a D7000 and use this lens a lot. Good overall lens-sharp good with landscapes.
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I have used a 70-300mm EF and a 55-300mm AF lens with my D5100. Though the 70-300mm EF is a higher grade lens, I think that upon looking back at my results, the 55-300mm AF lens option gave me clearer images than the 70-300mm lens does. You will, however, be happy with either one. My 55-300mm lens was stolen last summer and I replaced it with a refurbished 70-300mm EF lens. If I were going to do it again, I'd probably get another 55-300mm lens. But on the other hand, the 70-300mm lens has a larger lens aperture and so it works better under lower light conditions than the 55-300mm AF lens. Life always seems to be about choices and trade-offs doesn't it.I hope this was helpful. I have used a 70-300mm EF and a 55-300mm AF lens with my D5100. Though the 70-300mm EF is a higher grade lens, I think that upon looking back at my results, the 55-300mm AF lens option gave me clearer images than the 70-300mm lens does. You will, however, be happy with either one. My 55-300mm lens was stolen last summer and I replaced it with a refurbished 70-300mm EF lens. If I were going to do it again, I'd probably get another 55-300mm lens. But on the other hand, the 70-300mm lens has a larger lens aperture and so it works better under lower light conditions than the 55-300mm AF lens.... » Read More I have used a 70-300mm EF and a 55-300mm AF lens with my D5100. Though the 70-300mm EF is a higher grade lens, I think that upon looking back at my results, the 55-300mm AF lens option gave me clearer images than the 70-300mm lens does. You will, however, be happy with either one. My 55-300mm lens was stolen last summer and I replaced it with a refurbished 70-300mm EF lens. If I were going to do it again, I'd probably get another 55-300mm lens. But on the other hand, the 70-300mm lens has a larger lens aperture and so it works better under lower light conditions than the 55-300mm AF lens. Life always seems to be about choices and trade-offs doesn't it.I hope this was helpful. « Show Less
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Yes, absolutely; I actually had both for a time and it even benefited from the smaller sensor of the D7100 by giving a 1.5 times the magnification compared to an FX or full frame sensor, so your afs nikkor will behave as a 450 mm lens....
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There is some comparison which saying Canon 18-135 lense is sharper than Sigma 18-200. My frinds please Post Canon 18-135 or Canon 18-200. ( If both are from Canon. which is best).
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The Nikon compatible version of this lens will work fine on the D7100. Keep in mind however that the D7100 is an excellent camera that will not achieve it's full image potential with this lens as it is a lower end lens and is optically "so-so". The D7100 is a great camera that can produce great photos with the use of great lenses. By the way, I own this lens and it did a good job on my D200, especially the macro function which is hard to beat with any other lens. Otherwise for awesome normal telephoto duty skip this one and go with the Nikon 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR Telephoto Zoom Nikkor lens. It's great for this camera. The Nikon compatible version of this lens will work fine on the D7100. Keep in mind however that the D7100 is an excellent camera that will not achieve it's full image potential with this lens as it is a lower end lens and is optically "so-so". The D7100 is a great camera that can produce great photos with the use of great lenses. By the way, I own this lens and it did a good job on my D200, especially the macro function which is hard to beat with any other lens. Otherwise for awesome normal telephoto duty skip this one and go with the Nikon 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR Telephoto... » Read More The Nikon compatible version of this lens will work fine on the D7100. Keep in mind however that the D7100 is an excellent camera that will not achieve it's full image potential with this lens as it is a lower end lens and is optically "so-so". The D7100 is a great camera that can produce great photos with the use of great lenses. By the way, I own this lens and it did a good job on my D200, especially the macro function which is hard to beat with any other lens. Otherwise for awesome normal telephoto duty skip this one and go with the Nikon 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR Telephoto Zoom Nikkor lens. It's great for this camera. « Show Less
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Hi John, I love this lens, FOR WHAT I DO. As Nikon Brad says, it ain't subtle on the street and it's narrow for landscape. Your reply to him, though, kind of changes the emphasis of what you are looking for because you say your aim is to go for the D810 in time. Would you not be better at this stage to go for lenses compatible with that full frame body when you can afford it???????? If you use this Sigma lens on a D810 you will force the body to downgrade, effectively, to a smaller format the same as you are using now, thereby defeating the purpose of your upgraded body. Sorry to raise more questions than answers but you could spend a fortune on glass that then will not work to best advantage with your dream body so you will have to change your lenses as well (and the crop sensor lenses don't hold their second hand value like the full frame ones do, generally). Coming back to what you like to photograph, on the street big is not necessarily beautiful where kit is concerned. A D810 body with almost any of the quality shorter zooms on it, like the Nikon f2.8, is a pretty big piece of kit when you compare it to your 7100 plus a suitable DX format lens. This is one of the very reasons the 7100 body sells so well! Great quality and not too big/heavy, At the opposite end of the focal length range the crop sensor works well for you too as it effectively increases the zoom effect of any lens you marry it with, turning a 70-200 into a 110-300 approximately. Approximately! You can do the math more precisely if you like!And your F2.8 is still an f2.8. And your body is using the centre of the lens which is likely the best part. Win, win. Best of all - - - - no loan for a new body!!! Good luck, JohnEddy. I wish you well with your picture making. Will
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To be honest, unless you need 1.4 or the DOF scale, or minimum distortion at 23mm, the 18-55 is going to be better simply because of the IOS. I own this lens and I love it, but it really doesn't provide much over the 18-55, and I actually keep the 18-55 on most of the time unless I am going to do street photography in daylight.
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My opinion goes against some other comments. I use a Sigma 150-500 and Sigma 70-300 (the newer version) on my D7100, shooting motorsports, where the speeds reached are quite a bit higher than kids playing football, and the focusing speed is very good, especially on the 120-300. I've never lost a shot due to slow focus, even when panning as the cars go by at 150mph+. I've used the 20-700 Sigma, and it's even a bit faster.
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Yes. It will work perfectly on the d7100. I bought this lens a few months ago and have been impressed with the build quality, pro features, and optical clarity of this lens. The only thing to be aware of is that it will have the full-frame equivalent zoom range of 105-300mm because of the cropped sensor on that camera.
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This lens works great with my D90. If I knew how I would post a picture. The multiplier is 1.5, so it is equivalent to 120-600. With the D7100 I am hoping to buy soon there is a 1.3 multiplier on top of the 1.5 so at the long end it would be 800mm equivalent. Hope this helps
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This lens is specifically designed for the APC sized sensor. Just purchase for your brand of camera! There is no firmware update that I am aware of. I own the D7100 and have no focusing issues w/this lens, but there is a test you can run w/this camera and adjust any focusing issue you might encounter!
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Definitely. The kit lens is adequate if you're a beginner, but the 18-135 is much better in terms of its shutter speed, range and quality of pics. Hope this helps.
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In my opinion, D7100 will give you very nice pictures, and results. The problem is that you will need to star over with your lenses ... but after that, the marriage is complete !
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I would go with the 18/135 lense . Have had both , 18 is newer , better technology , wider and lighter . Pictures are outstanding
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Hi I am using 18-300 with D 7100. Results are amazing. Check out the site of Ken Rockwell. Its very good for reviews and compatibility questions like this. ~ menon
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agreed with the sentiments above. I have purchased the tamron 16-300, as well as the nikon 18-300 f6.3 and this lense. The difference with the nikon is noticeable. Not only in picture quality. But also in distance. the 300 on the tamron doesn't reach where the nikon does. granted the nikon 18-300 @300 doesn't match the nikon 55-300 @ 300 either. Also the movement, the tamron is much stiffer than the nikon options. A Great all day lense. Im working into prime lenses, and high quality fixed aperture lenses, but for now I still use this as my main glass.
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The 18-55 is a great lens, but the 23mm prime is a magic lens. Since I've acquired the 23mm I hardly use my 18-55. Maybe it's still the honeymoon phase, but I just love the 23. It renders images in a different way than the 18-55, and the speed/DOF of 1.4 really does make a difference.