Would you recommend this lens as a "base" lens for a D7000 used by an advanced photo student who will eventually invest in other lenses? If not, what?
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The D7000 can auto focus both the AF-S and the older AF-D lenses. If you want to save money, get the 50 1.8 AF-D, better yet a used one to save even more money. But the 50 1.8 AF-S has better bokeh and slightly bettter image quality, so if you want the absolute best image quality, get the AF-S version. I have the AF-D and am very happy with it.
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Yes, I would definitely recommend this lens. I have all the high end lens and shoot wedding photography. But this is still one of my favorite lens. So sharp and clean and great boca.
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Yes, definitely, highly recommended. Beautiful lens with an exceptional performance!
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hum... what do you mean, by a "base" lens? I consider myself a "advanced" amateur haha... i also have a D7000, and i use this lens mostly for street-photography and some portraits. This lens are definitely for open space when you use it in a crop sensor (which is the case), if you need a lens for indoor, i would go for some sigma or even tamron 17-50mm f2.8 which is more expensive. I even have a nikkor 35mm f1.8 which is not wide enough for small indoor places, but it is also one great lens.Talking about the image quality it is amazing. It's always nice to have one prime lens. You will never regret. hum... what do you mean, by a "base" lens? I consider myself a "advanced" amateur haha... i also have a D7000, and i use this lens mostly for street-photography and some portraits. This lens are definitely for open space when you use it in a crop sensor (which is the case), if you need a lens for indoor, i would go for some sigma or even tamron 17-50mm f2.8 which is more expensive. I even have a nikkor 35mm f1.8 which is not wide enough for small indoor places, but it is also one great lens.Talking about the image quality it is amazing. It's always nice to have one... » Read More hum... what do you mean, by a "base" lens? I consider myself a "advanced" amateur haha... i also have a D7000, and i use this lens mostly for street-photography and some portraits. This lens are definitely for open space when you use it in a crop sensor (which is the case), if you need a lens for indoor, i would go for some sigma or even tamron 17-50mm f2.8 which is more expensive. I even have a nikkor 35mm f1.8 which is not wide enough for small indoor places, but it is also one great lens.Talking about the image quality it is amazing. It's always nice to have one prime lens. You will never regret. « Show Less
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No. A D7000 has an internal focus motor, and the motor in this will just cost you money that you don't need to spend - and as a recent college graduate, myself, I know how important stretching every dollar is. The cheaper Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF will do all that this lens can do at a cheaper cost. the "S" in AF-S denotes a lens having a motor in it, so when shopping for lenses for a D7000, go for AF lenses - they're generally cheaper than their "AF-S" counterparts. A a "nifty 50" is definitely a camera bag staple, and you will not be disappointed :) I owned this lens myself (when I had a D40, before I upgraded to my own D7000, that lacked an focus motor in the camera) so this is a great lens if you have your heart set on it, it's just more than you need for a D7000. Check out the Nikkor 50mm F/1.8D AF - it's half the price ;) and will do the same thing on your D7000.
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NO, but for me this is a great lens and less than half the price of the 70-200 2.8, use on D-800. I like shooting concerts and use this lens a lot when I want to get close up shots of musicians from a distance or my Nikon 24-85 2.8-4D also an older lens but gives me great results. Just Me.
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No. This lens is a CX format. I believe the D700 uses the DX format. Hope this helps.
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I'm using it on my D7100 and it's a great lens. It is heavy but it's solid ~ I've taken it on a few trips now and I love it.
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Before answering, I tried the lens on a D70s. The lens works perfectly. I would, however, bring to your attention that this is an FX lens and the D70 has a DX crop sensor. As a result, this lens has will be closer to a 35mm field of view on a DX camera. The description indicates 84 degrees FX but about 60 degrees DX. If you do not need the features of this lens (aperture ring, etc.) and are simply seeking a 35mm lens, consider the 35mm 1.8 DX for about 60% of the price. Otherwise, I use this lens a great deal and my only real frustration is its tendency to ghost. It ranges from F/2.8-f/22, is metal and is small enough to drop into your pocket. Before answering, I tried the lens on a D70s. The lens works perfectly. I would, however, bring to your attention that this is an FX lens and the D70 has a DX crop sensor. As a result, this lens has will be closer to a 35mm field of view on a DX camera. The description indicates 84 degrees FX but about 60 degrees DX. If you do not need the features of this lens (aperture ring, etc.) and are simply seeking a 35mm lens, consider the 35mm 1.8 DX for about 60% of the price. Otherwise, I use this lens a great deal and my only real frustration is its tendency to ghost. It ranges from F/2.8-f/22,... » Read More Before answering, I tried the lens on a D70s. The lens works perfectly. I would, however, bring to your attention that this is an FX lens and the D70 has a DX crop sensor. As a result, this lens has will be closer to a 35mm field of view on a DX camera. The description indicates 84 degrees FX but about 60 degrees DX. If you do not need the features of this lens (aperture ring, etc.) and are simply seeking a 35mm lens, consider the 35mm 1.8 DX for about 60% of the price. Otherwise, I use this lens a great deal and my only real frustration is its tendency to ghost. It ranges from F/2.8-f/22, is metal and is small enough to drop into your pocket. « Show Less
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My son has that camera and loves it. I have the D7000. I really like the lens and very good at partys and I do allot of senior shots. I have mine for sale if your interested. I have a Nikon 18-105 for sale too that came with my D7000. I bought a D600 for xmas and the DX lenes are a nuisance on that camera so I'm going to sell of some of the DX lens and buy a FX lens. Let me know if your at all interested. Julie
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I am mostly using this lens for outdoors pictures (landscapes) on a Nikon D7000, since almost 6 months. I have taken a thousands pictures. Image quality has been so far most of time superb with my D7000. For sure, this lens are perfect choice for D7100 as well ... but don't expect the same performance of a Nikkor 17-35 2.8 or a Nikkor 14-24 2.8. You get what you pay for.
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Yes, it will be a fine lens for a newborn session on a D700. It's tack sharp!
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I borrowed this lens from BorrowLenses and it worked flawlessly. Keep in mind that since the D7000 is a DX crop camera, the lens is effectively a 36-105mm lens in FX format.
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This lens is second to none. It has great contrast and clarity even at f/2.8. It has low distortion, focuses quickly, accepts filters, and works on full-frame cameras as well as "cropped sensor" DX ones. And if you hit someone with it, they'll probably go down. If you have a DX camera, you can save money by compromising on some of those features. Tokina's 16-50 f/2.8 DX lens is well-regarded and perhaps the closest to the Nikon 17-35. It's supposedly sharp and has good contrast both wide open and stopped down. It's solidly built. Landscape shooters like it. $600 Nikon's 12-24 f/4G DX lens is also very good. It might be too wide for you. $1000 Nikon's 16-85 f/3.5-5.6 DX is good, though not in the same class. $675 Note that I have experience only with the 17-35 (bought used). The rest is based on conversations with people who own those lenses.
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The 24-70 is great for family portraits on the wider end. For individual portraits, and this may sound counter-intuitive, a 70-200 is better for the bokeh and getting in tight on your subject, but that's if you're shooting full frame. If you're using it on a DX body like the D5000, I think the range is ideal. As for the lens, it is an incredibly high image quality optic that can potentially stay with you forever as you upgrade from camera to camera. Good lenses are an investment. Mediocre lenses get replaced as your skills improve, pretty much like dslr bodies. I bought this to replace a Nikon 28-105, which I've happily retired. So, in short, buy this great lens if you plan to stay with Nikon bodies. The 24-70 is great for family portraits on the wider end. For individual portraits, and this may sound counter-intuitive, a 70-200 is better for the bokeh and getting in tight on your subject, but that's if you're shooting full frame. If you're using it on a DX body like the D5000, I think the range is ideal. As for the lens, it is an incredibly high image quality optic that can potentially stay with you forever as you upgrade from camera to camera. Good lenses are an investment. Mediocre lenses get replaced as your skills improve, pretty much like dslr bodies. I bought this to replace a... » Read More The 24-70 is great for family portraits on the wider end. For individual portraits, and this may sound counter-intuitive, a 70-200 is better for the bokeh and getting in tight on your subject, but that's if you're shooting full frame. If you're using it on a DX body like the D5000, I think the range is ideal. As for the lens, it is an incredibly high image quality optic that can potentially stay with you forever as you upgrade from camera to camera. Good lenses are an investment. Mediocre lenses get replaced as your skills improve, pretty much like dslr bodies. I bought this to replace a Nikon 28-105, which I've happily retired. So, in short, buy this great lens if you plan to stay with Nikon bodies. « Show Less
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yes! I used this lens for a graduate school project. I had to take pictures of various items at different distances and this lens worked the best. It is a workhorse and would be my choice!
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Hi, I presume that you will be able to use this lens on your Nikon D7000. I have a Nikon D80 which has the same ring mount as the D7000, so it should be ok. Still, you should ask a pro shop before you buy. I can tell you that I DO really like this lens, it's fast, costs about half of the Nikon version, and it gives some very good images. The only draw back is its weight, kinda heavy. Good luck with your search. I hope this helps.
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The FX body that you can afford is the best to work with this FX lens. LolBut if you want a brand new body, the D600 is the cheapest body you can get, although the image quality is great, I don't really like how the auto focus points are all bunched up in the middle (because it uses the same auto focusing system as the D7000, A crop sensored camera) the other hand, if you're willing to get used, you can get a D700 for pretty cheap (just make sure the actuation count isn't too high). The auto focusing system isn't as good but is spread out throughout the viewable area, which I like. I personally use this lens with my D700 and strap my 85 1.4 to my D800. Good combo for me. :) The FX body that you can afford is the best to work with this FX lens. LolBut if you want a brand new body, the D600 is the cheapest body you can get, although the image quality is great, I don't really like how the auto focus points are all bunched up in the middle (because it uses the same auto focusing system as the D7000, A crop sensored camera) the other hand, if you're willing to get used, you can get a D700 for pretty cheap (just make sure the actuation count isn't too high). The auto focusing system isn't as good but is spread out throughout the viewable area, which I like. I... » Read More The FX body that you can afford is the best to work with this FX lens. LolBut if you want a brand new body, the D600 is the cheapest body you can get, although the image quality is great, I don't really like how the auto focus points are all bunched up in the middle (because it uses the same auto focusing system as the D7000, A crop sensored camera) the other hand, if you're willing to get used, you can get a D700 for pretty cheap (just make sure the actuation count isn't too high). The auto focusing system isn't as good but is spread out throughout the viewable area, which I like. I personally use this lens with my D700 and strap my 85 1.4 to my D800. Good combo for me. :) « Show Less
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Alfred, I agree with James K. I have a D7000 and D7100 and use the 300mm 2.8 VR2 on both cameras and it works great. This is an expensive lens but well worth it especially for photographing wildlife. I have added a Nikon AF-S Teleconverter 1.4X to the lens which will still allow it to focus automatically and can be hand held. Yes, it is heavy but if you shoot on manual with a high shutter speed the outcome is remarkable. It is a great lens! Dorothy M.
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It is a really nice lens. Though if you want portrait or medium telephoto, the 135 f/2 or the 70-200 f/2.8 are both fantastic as well, and maybe better suited.
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If you meant a D600, then that's a great lens and I'd definitely recommend it. Also look at the 14-24 if that's within your budget and you don't need to use filters.If you actually meant D60, then this lens would not make sense to use on your camera unless you're planning to move to full frame soon. 16mm isn't very wide on DX and f4 isn't anything special. If you are going to stick with a Dx sized sensor long-term, then I would look at the new Sigma 18-35 for a similar zoom range with the huge bonus of a 1.8 aperture. The 17-55 Nikon is also good but it's getting old. If you're looking for an ultrawide for DX, take a look at the Tokina 11-16 or Nikon 10-24. If you meant a D600, then that's a great lens and I'd definitely recommend it. Also look at the 14-24 if that's within your budget and you don't need to use filters.If you actually meant D60, then this lens would not make sense to use on your camera unless you're planning to move to full frame soon. 16mm isn't very wide on DX and f4 isn't anything special. If you are going to stick with a Dx sized sensor long-term, then I would look at the new Sigma 18-35 for a similar zoom range with the huge bonus of a 1.8 aperture. The 17-55 Nikon is also good but it's getting old. If you're... » Read More If you meant a D600, then that's a great lens and I'd definitely recommend it. Also look at the 14-24 if that's within your budget and you don't need to use filters.If you actually meant D60, then this lens would not make sense to use on your camera unless you're planning to move to full frame soon. 16mm isn't very wide on DX and f4 isn't anything special. If you are going to stick with a Dx sized sensor long-term, then I would look at the new Sigma 18-35 for a similar zoom range with the huge bonus of a 1.8 aperture. The 17-55 Nikon is also good but it's getting old. If you're looking for an ultrawide for DX, take a look at the Tokina 11-16 or Nikon 10-24. « Show Less