Fast zoom lens for full frame

frankiej

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22 Jan 2013 - 2:42 PM

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Hi there,

Can anyone recommend a fast zoom lens to fit a d600 that isn't reeaaallly expensive. I've got a 17-50 2.8 tamron, which I use on DX camera and is great but I was wondering whether there was the equivalent for FX?

Cheers

samueldilworth

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22 Jan 2013 - 3:34 PM

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The Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 might be worth a look. It’s got a reputation for excellent optical quality. See this PDF brochure for more info.

That lens would actually provide shallower depth of field and better low-light performance on a D600 than your 17-50 mm f/2.8 on a DX camera. If you merely want to replicate on FX your existing DX performance you could opt for a slower lens, such as Nikon’s own 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5 VR. That way you’d gain a 24 mm wide-angle, which I’d find very attractive (though probably not attractive enough to outweigh the Tamron’s cheaper price and greater speed and constant aperture and likely better image quality).

Cagey75

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8 Feb 2013 - 3:40 PM

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I had the tamron 17-50 2.8 for my D90. I hated selling that as much as the body! Such a nice DX combo.

Now I have the Nikon 24-70 2.8, and it's even sweeter. If budget isn't an issue, spend as much on the lens as you have on the body and pick up the best short zoom you can get for a Nikon - the 24-70 ... it really is great.