<![CDATA[Steve's Digicams Forums - Nikon Lenses]]> http://forums.steves-digicams.com/ en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:58:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/techforums_v2/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Steve's Digicams Forums - Nikon Lenses]]> http://forums.steves-digicams.com/ filters for a 18-200 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/162466-filters-18-200-a.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:36:18 GMT i am considering getting a uv and a c/polarizer filter for my Nikon 18-200. not too long ago, i bought the same filters for my pentax system, the... i am considering getting a uv and a c/polarizer filter for my Nikon 18-200.
not too long ago, i bought the same filters for my pentax system, the filters were the hoya pro 1 digital series. my problem is that not only is it gonna cost $270., but i was having serious focus issues, and when i took them off, the issues were gone. now that i have the Nikon system, would it create new problems,
degrade the IQ
should i just bank the $270, and if lhe lens gets damaged, at least i would have $270 to put up for the new lens

Dave ]]> Nikon Lenses dafiryde http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/162466-filters-18-200-a.html Nikon D40 Outdoor Sports/Action Lense? http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/162392-nikon-d40-outdoor-sports-action-lense.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:58:23 GMT Hello everyone, I'm not only new here but new in the DSLR world as well. I've recently purchased a Nikon D40 that I will primarily be using for action/sports photography (at least for now). I coach/ref/play/watch/photograph water polo, so that is mostly what I'll be using it for. It's played outdoors usually between 3 and 4pm when lighting is good. I can photograph from any side of the pool so I'll never be too far away like you would be in football or sometimes soccer.

My budget is $500. I'd like to get good action shots but I'm worried about glare from the pool and because it's a D40, I'd like a lense that will autofocus.

I hope I gave enough information, thanks! ]]> Nikon Lenses haveyourmile http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/162392-nikon-d40-outdoor-sports-action-lense.html <![CDATA[Nikon's repair service, can it get any worse?]]> http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/162134-nikons-repair-service-can-get-any-worse.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:31:54 GMT I wonder if anyone else went through what I did? I am sending the story below to their corporate office, for all that is worth. But I need a place to... I wonder if anyone else went through what I did? I am sending the story below to their corporate office, for all that is worth. But I need a place to vent...
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When I look back on what I went through with the people at Nikon repair and customer service, I can’t even believe this happened. The Nikon people in both departments seem to be incapable of telling the truth. EVERYONE, I spoke to lied to me. There is just no other way to say it. On the third week of September, I sent them an 18-55 kit lens from a d40 still under the 1 year warranty. The lens would not turn. Hey things breakdown, that’s ok. But what followed over nearly the next 2 months, I would never have expected. They told me that they try to get it back to the customer in about 7-10 days (LIE #1). Nearly three weeks go by with no email from Nikon as to why. So I called to check on the status and the told me the parts are back ordered and they don’t know when it will come in but will get me a date and send me an email. This was on a Friday. On Monday October 19th, I get an email that the two parts are expected on October 19th and 21st (LIE #2) and I should receive it about 7-10 days after that (LIE #3).


So….almost two weeks go by and I call repair. This time I figured that I better start getting names. I speak with Alex on a Tuesday and that it’s being sent UPS and I should look for it Friday (LIE #4). If I don’t get it by Monday I should call them. Well, in order to get a package from New York to Florida 4 days later, it would have to have already been on it’s way by UPS. Of course Monday comes around, no lens. I call back. (By the way, we are now at the end of October.) I speak with Raul, he said that the parts are on back order (still) and couldn’t understand why Alex told me this. He puts me on hold, I assume to discuss this with Alex. Raul apologizes and tells me the parts should be coming in November 10th. At this point I’m angry and ask to speak to someone above him or as to whom I can email or write to about the way I have been treated. He says that there isn’t anyone. So I leave it at that and decide to take a different approach.


I call the Nikon 800# and hit zero, and the customer service person informs me that Nikon does not have an email to write to (uh-huh). He puts me through to a customer relations supervisor, Vanessa who looks over my case and tells me that the parts are coming in the 10th and the 21st of November and that they should not have told you that there was nobody else to talk to. She tells me that since it’s late Friday the email she is sending may not be read until Monday. If I don’t hear anything by then I can call her back on Tuesday (as she was off on Monday). She also said she would make sure, it would be sent overnight to me.


Monday came and I receive an email that can best be described as both strange and annoying. ”We will assume your issue has been resolved if we do not hear from you within 96 hours but you can re-open the case any time by using the link below.” How can the issue be resolved if I still don’t have the lens? What is the purpose of passing along my situation if nobody bothers to read it? So, it’s Tuesday November 10th. I called back Nikon and asked for Vennessa. The person in customer relations who answered the phone informed me that it was sent to me and I should look for it today or possibly tomorrow (LIE #5).


The only reason I am getting my lens sent to me this week was because of my call to Vanessa. Had I not done so, I probably would not be receiving it until sometime in December after the parts come in late November (assuming that date wasn't a lie as well, and I have no reason to believe that date was real). It truly amazes me that kit lens from one of there popular DSLRs would take this long to repair. I offered to pay for an upgraded lens even a refurbished one as a trade in or maybe an sb-600 flash. They did inform that they don’t have an upgrade program. And that idea was turned down. To be fair I would have been surprised if they would have done that. But I had to ask.

I checked with UPS and it will be here Friday….I hope.

In case anyone at Nikon is listening, my repair order# is 5151560. Although I imagine with the horrible service I received, they're not really concerned and are probably having a good laugh over coffee. ]]> Nikon Lenses gregg http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/162134-nikons-repair-service-can-get-any-worse.html macro lens http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/162002-macro-lens.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:47:38 GMT hey guys / gals :) im on the market for my first macro lens to compliment my d90 i have not done macro photography before as such and i dont just... hey guys / gals :)

im on the market for my first macro lens to compliment my d90 i have not done macro photography before as such and i dont just tend to do insects .

anyway i have got the choice of 3 lenses suited to my budget (well the wifes)

sigma 105mm

tamron 90mm

nikon micro 60 mm

any comments on the above lenses and which would you go with ?

thanks simon :) ]]> Nikon Lenses simple http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/162002-macro-lens.html ae you ever satisfied with the lenses you have? http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/161858-ae-you-ever-satisfied-lenses-you-have.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:09 GMT when i had a pentax i had quite a few lenses i didnt use, so i thought when i switch over to nikon i need only 4, these were nikon 18-105vr & 70-300vr, sigma 105 macro (all of which i have) leaving just a 10-20mm for me to get, now i thought id be happy with those 4 lenses, now im thinking id quite like something like a 50mm f1.4 for low light, ive also seen lots about the nikon 18-200 so maybe that would make a better walk around than my 18-105.
so my question is, will it ever end or will there allways be another lense i need lol :D ]]> Nikon Lenses kazuya http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/161858-ae-you-ever-satisfied-lenses-you-have.html AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G sample photo http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/161836-af-s-dx-nikkor-35mm-f-1-8g-sample-photo.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:05:20 GMT I just got this lens a couple of weeks ago, I took this photo this morning while sitting at a red light out my drivers window hand held ISO 1600 with... I just got this lens a couple of weeks ago, I took this photo this morning while sitting at a red light out my drivers window hand held ISO 1600 with my D-50. Cropped slightly, resized and sharpened. I love this lens!!!!!

Bob
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]]> Nikon Lenses bhammitt http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/161836-af-s-dx-nikkor-35mm-f-1-8g-sample-photo.html recommended basic lenses http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/161693-recommended-basic-lenses.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:12:51 GMT I'm new to the world of photography and I need some recommendations. I have decided to purchase a Nikon D90 after reading several comparison reviews between the D90 and the Canon EOS T1i even though the reviews say that Canon makes better lenses.
Can someone recommend some Nikon lenses and flashes I should purchase for a beginner? I will only be using this camera in taking basic people photos and/or objects, more like tourist type photos. Thank you :) ]]> Nikon Lenses pduytengsu http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/161693-recommended-basic-lenses.html Zoom Lens Reccomendation for Nikon D70 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/161417-zoom-lens-reccomendation-nikon-d70.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:43:27 GMT :confused:I am a amateur photographer looking for a new lens for my Nikon D70. My price range is under $500 and I would like some sort of telephoto... :confused:I am a amateur photographer looking for a new lens for my Nikon D70. My price range is under $500 and I would like some sort of telephoto zoom lens in the 300mm range. Please help. ]]> Nikon Lenses southworths http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/161417-zoom-lens-reccomendation-nikon-d70.html 16-85 Help http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/161330-16-85-help.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:19:58 GMT well i recently got a D90 with a 18-200 lens, and was happy but started missing the extra width and especially the Quality. came accross the 16-85... well i recently got a D90 with a 18-200 lens, and was happy but started missing the extra width and especially the Quality.
came accross the 16-85 lens, and would like some input from users who own this lens, especially if you also have or had the 18-200. that can give me some comparisons, on what to expect from the 16-85

Dave ]]> Nikon Lenses dafiryde http://forums.steves-digicams.com/nikon-lenses/161330-16-85-help.html