I have a Nikon D5300, and just purchased a Sigma 18-35mm 1.8 Lens, do i need really need this?
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The dock allows you to do software updates for the lens . It also allows you to do micro adjustments to focus . Some cameras allow this fine tuning adjustment, but only one adjustment per lens. The dock allows you to adjust at different focal lengths, not just one. If you have no focus issues with the lens and camera , then you probably don't need the lens dock.
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I am not positive on this. To answer yes would be misleading, however I have been looking at the Nikon D-7100, and there was one review where the Sigma 150-500 mm lens was used. Perhaps the best way to find out without a large outlay of cash is to rent a Nikon D-7000 and try out the lens. If it does not work, then you haven't spent a great deal, and you have saved yourself a great deal of aggravation. Sorry I can't give you a more definitive answer.
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No the lens I bought is for Canon but you can buy the Sigma 35 mm f 1.4 for Nikon mount
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Like anything, the need is up to you. I have a dock for my Sigma Art lens, including the one you own. The dock allows you from you home with an Internet connection and computer, to update your lens software, and to correct front and rear focusing issues. Because Sigma is a third party lens company, making lens for several cameras, they don't always get the focusing right for every camera manufacturer. All of my Sigma Art lens (3) needed some correction. By the way, you have purchased the Best APSC (crop sensor) lens in the world! My Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 takes the 'Best' pictures of any lens I own. And, I own both crop sensor and full frame cameras and lens to match both.
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I don't think you need it. There was a mount that came with my camera that worked perfectly.
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Congrats on the nice lens! I have the 17-85. It's better than my 18-55, but I would love to get the 17-55 someday. Heck, I'd like to get a lot of different lenses someday! But being completely new to dslr, I think what I have now will suffice until I get going.
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You need to use the step down ring to attach this to 18-55mm lens. You should have received couple of step up/down rings with this attachment.
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Good question, and a controversial topic. Lots of discussion on various forums. For imaging, no, it isn't needed. For protection, maybe. I use filters to protect my lenses. They're cheaper to replace. Or, they would be, but I've never damaged a filter, much less a lens. I still use them, and have since my old 35 mm film days (that's 35 years of not damaging the end of a lens, including a couple of Himalayan treks). The hood also protects the glass, and many consider that adequate. I just can't get past the relative cost to replace should my clumsiness finally break through, so to speak.
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This lens is for Cameras with APC sensor, not intended for full frame 35mm sensor cameras. Not sure what the D5300 is. Make sure you buy the Nikon configuration too. I love my lens. Super wide with minimal distortion. Very little Fish Eye distortion which works for Architecture photos.
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No you will need an adapter. Depending on where you get it from the lens may be sold with the adapter
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If your are deciding between a 35mm and this lens.. I would ask.. What do you plan to shoot? If you need a wide lens for landscapes I suggest the 18 - 50... If you are looking for a portrait or low fstop fixed lense for close ups I say go with the 1.8 35mm. If your asking Nikon versus sigma.. I would say you get what you pay for. As far as the sigma performance... I use the lense quite often. I shoot in low light bars and venues and the lens is covered in beer..The lens is great for low light shooting at 18mm. I usually switch to a 50mm if I need a closer shot.
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It depends on the thread size of your lens. I believe the 35mm 1.8 takes 52mm filters but you might want to check to be sure.
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You don't mention which Sigma lens you have, but I have a sigma lens that fits my D5200, but make sure that the lens itself has automatic focus as the D5200 doesn't have automatic focus.
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I think its pretty much everything in there you shouldn't buy anything else. but you can still buy some other lens if you want it just be sure the size of the lens.
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Yea you do. You get the standard 18-55mm lens and then another lense, either a 55-200 or 75-300 depending on the package you choose.
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no you will need a lens but a canon 18-55 is pretty reasonable. I've even got a few laying around at school, but I can't sell them. I only tell you that because they are ubiquitous and, therefore, inexpensive.
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I own the D80 with 18-135 lens and love it. Yes, you sacrifice a tad of fabulousness by picking the lens with the broader range, but I wanted bang-for-buck versatility first. I recommend getting at least *one* of the Nikon-Nikkor lenses, since they have proprietary circuitry that (I believe) the after-markets don't. The one thing you'd gain by starting with the 18-55 lens is that it *is* quite a bit smaller. I hate to mention it here, but I found - post-purchase - my local (Atlanta) membership w'house had a kit with *both* lenses for less than I paid for the body + lens.