Lens Carrying
If you had to choose one Lens to carry through your travels, what would it be?
Please help me select a lens for my travels. I’ll be using D70S and my budget for a lens is around $300-400. in addition, is it worth paying 3x as much for nikon lens than sigma? I’m just an amateur so i’m thinking it really shouldn’t matter. Please share your thoughts! Thank you!!!!
You seem to be leaning towards a mega-zoom lens. If so, the Nikon isn’t 3x as expensive as Sigma… but it is almost twice as expensive 
For the extra money you get vibration reduction, much faster auto-focus and better optics. It’s a better lens in every respect. Of course, whether these differences justify the price of the Nikon is a personal call.
Here’s a more complete line-up of 18-200mm lenses:
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* Quantaray 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3: $360 at Ritz (house brand)
* Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3: $380 at Ritz and B&H
* Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3: $390 at B&H (cheaper than Ritz)
* Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6: $750 at Ritz and B&H (back-ordered at both)
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I could list the various 28-200 versions too, but with 28mm and the 1.5 crop factor of the D70, you’d hardly have wide-angle capability. Those 10mm at the wide end make a world of difference for in-door shots and landscapes!
If it’s between the third party options, there is no clear winner. Some reviewers favor the Sigma and others give Tamron the edge. Since the Quantaray seems to be a rebranded Tamron, I’d save myself $30 and simply get that. It should be a fine lens for all occasions.
LensPockets – Lens Carrying Bags
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Universal Blue DSLR Large Camera and Lens Carrying Pouch Nylon Bag/Case with Strap for Canon EOS 7D,60D,5D Mark II, Rebel T3i,T2i,XS,T3, Nikon D3100,D5100,D3000,D7000, Pentax K-r ,Sony SLR Cameras $19.99 Brand new generic case.Closed cell foam padding for great protection.Rugged nylon materials.1 Large front zip pocket and 2 side zip side pocket for accessories.Inner zip pocket for memory cards.Adjustable carrying strap.Adjustable inner divider to hold camera and lens more sturdy and keep accessories apart.Top handle for easy carrying.Able to hold up to two lens + SLR.Camera not included…. |
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ELAGO EL-S4SM-CBL-BA S4 Slim Fit Case for AT&T, Sprint, Verizon iPhone 4/4S – 1 Pack – Retail Packaging – Coral Blue $10.99 Keep the iPhone 4/4S safe & protected in style with the S4 Slim Fit Case. Unique design allows easy access to all buttons, controls & ports without having to remove the case. Polyurethane coated to protect from scratches and for better grip, Product designed by elago in California and Made in Korea…. |
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Fujifilm FINEPIX XP30 14 MP Waterproof Digital Camera 5x Zoom Lens (Green) 2.7 LCD, 720p HD Video, Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof, GPS Geo-Tagging. Bundle – 8GB Memory Card, Card Reader, Deluxe Carrying Case, Lens Cleaning Kit, and Mini Tripod. $139.00 Product Description: The FinePix XP30 offers compelling specs and a feature set that will ensure outdoor loving photographers oradventure sports enthusiasts are well catered for. In addition to GPS and its rugged build quality, the camera also features times wide zoom with optical image stabilization to shot sharp image quality in any condition. With a FinePix XP30 in their rucksack outdoor phot… |
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BARSKA 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope with Table Top Tripod And Carrying Case $58.72 Max power: 300x, Focal Length (mm) 400, Finder scope: 5×24, Draw Tube (inch): 1.25, Eyepiece#1:SR4, Eyepiece #2: K20, Diagonal: 45°, …. |
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Magnacraft 8×21 Binocular with Carrying Case and Lens Cloth $10.00 Feature green coated lenses for glare reduction, center wheel focus, carrying case with strap and lens cloth. Hinged barrels measure 2-7/8 inch. Limited ten year warranty. Clam shell packaging…. |
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ViewSonic PJD5123 SVGA DLP Projector 120Hz/3D Ready, 2700 Lumens, 3000:1 DCR $319.99 The PJD5123 is a high-performance SVGA 800×600 DLP projector with 2700 ANSI lumens and 3000:1 contrast ratio. With new slim design at only 3.2 inch height, making it ideal to move from room to room on the campus or in the office…. |
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Lowepro Fastpack 250 Camera/Laptop Backpack $73.99 On streets or trails, you can shoot all day when you wear the lightweight, comfortable Fastpack 250 backpack by Lowepro. It protects a digital SLR with an 18-55mm or 17-85mm kit lens attached, plus 15.4″ Widescreen notebook, and extra storage for 2-3 additional 105mm f/2.8, 18-200mm f/3.5, or 70-300mm f/4.5 lenses, flash, and other personal accessories. You won’t miss a shot, because side-entry co… |
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Belkin Flip Folio Stand for Apple iPad 2 (Blacktop/Midnight) $20.00 Belkin’s Flip Folio Stand for Apple iPad 2 is the perfect way to keep your iPad 2 safe on the go or at home. It comes with different settings to adjust to the way you view your iPad 2…. |
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POLARLENS S23 / Cycling Glasses / Sport Glasses / Running Glasses / Exchange System Lenses / European Designer / Introductory Pricing for US market / Includes belt loop carrying case and microfiber cloth bag for cleaning / Great Holiday Gift Idea $39.90 Flexible Sports polycarbonate frame *** black / silver shiny ***perfect fit *** *** Black nosepads *** glasses in optical quality made from plastic carbonate *** Exchange system glasses: Smoke, Orange-Contrast, Clear *** REFLECTIVE FLASH MIRROR *** UV400, 100% UV sun protection *** Filter: 3.1 0 *** nosepads provide additional grip *** Extremely light: Weight: 20 grams*** Delivery: sports glasses … |
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Vivitar V3800N 35mm SLR Camera with 50mm Lens $182 Take amazing photos with this Vivitar V3800N 35mm SLR cameraStill camera comes with a quick release K type 50mm lensCamera has manually set shutter speeds to 1/2000 for ultimate control |