Is this a good lens for a D800 and for wedding photography?
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It's perfect for that. It covers the D800 full frame and I've heard people refer to it as "the wedding lens". I don't do weddings on a regular basis, but when I shot my niece's wedding recently, I used this lens almost exclusively.
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Yes, it's an excellent lens for the D800. I use it on my D300s and the pics came out perfectly. No other same class lens that can match the quality of this particular lens. I believe it's the flagship product from Nikon. You won't regret getting this one.Thanks and have fun with the lens.Tam
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I've had good luck with normal distances with this lens. I've used it on a Dfx, D800 and J1.
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Hi, thanks question. This lens can work autofocus for Nikon D800. Thanks in advance.
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Parties and weddings tend to be dark so the extra stop is welcomed. Also, the 85 is MUCH lighter in weight than the 80-200. If you're walking around all evening with that huge zoom on your camera that could make a difference. To me, I don't see where a 80-200 zoom is much use inside at a party or wedding. So I say go for the 85 f/1.8, you won't be sorry.
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I used this lens for evening HS football games with a D800E. I did use with a monopod, and ran higher ISOs to keep the shutter speed as hi as possible.
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Yes, just make sure you select the Nikon SLR option before you check out. Also, on Nikon D80 (DX sensor size), this lens will have an equivalent focal length of 36mm.
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The 24-70 f2.8 is a better lens for sure, and much more expensive. But this lens is VERY good, and will do a fine job for weddings.
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i bought that lens for my d7000 and had great success with it . i gave my daughter the camera and lens and since have bought the d800 and liked the lens so much i bought it again for that camera . with that said i recently sold that lens and am in the process of getting the newest nikon lens the 80-400mm . to sum up my reply great lens but its my understanding that because of the wide range the sensor area is always affected but should work fine when used on your d700...i believe this lens is a great buy
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Mike: We use this lens on a Nikon D800 and it is an excellent lens. We had used Sigma lenses for years with various earlier Nikon cameras and the Nikon 18-300 is sturdier and gets much better resolution. Ours is the stabilized lens which also adds to the quality of photos. No experience with a D-80 however.
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Do not know about the D80. I have a D5100. Regardless you have to use hand focus not auto.
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Yes! I have one for my older version the D7000 and it is a really nice little lens. Anyone really into photography would love it unless they already have a 50mm prime lens. Mine does great shots at nightclubs, in low light, and for portraiture ( it is more like a 80mm lens or so on my D7000).
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I shot weddings all day with this camera. In some cases i have to bump up the iso in low light situations but it processes the image wonderfully. I also shot concerts, worst lighting you can think of and the D800E makes it happen. You won't have any issues with this camera.
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Yes. This is my "go-to" lens for landscape and close-quarters indoor work with the D700 and D800E. The only precaution I can think of is that it will block the built-in flash on these cameras at wider angles.
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I'm currently using this lens with Nikon D5200, just get the nikon mount and you're sorted. Very sharp results if you do your part :)
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I have a Nikon D800, and this is my go to lens for portrait photography. The bokeh is amazing, and the lens creates very even skin tones. I would highly recommend this lens to anyone who takes a lot of photos of families, children, newborns, and weddings. Examples can be seen on my website: www.tagenbakerstudios.com
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I believe so. I think the Nikon DSLR's are pretty compatible and this lens fit my D80.
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You'll have to inquire from the vendor. I bought mine on Amazon and use it at every wedding I shoot. It's a great lens. It's superb for balcony shots or stair shots for getting the whole wedding party in one shot.I doubt that Amazon would have a vendor that sold non-warranted equipment.