November 20, 2015 03:05PM
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Hi Greg,
I would spend the money and get the 18-300mm DX VR. Save your existing lens as a back-up. The AF motors in these things can fail, even on pro-level lenses. I have a friend who went through several copies of the 24-70mm f/2.8 under warranty, before he got one that lasted. Until recently, that lens was $1,900. Stuff happens. Have back-up plans.
I learned early on about the dust problem. I went to Nevada Northern in 2008 with a D40x and the 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses. Being a former film guy, I didn't understand the issues with changing lenses outdoors on a digital body. When I got back all of my photos had little specs all over them, which were a pain to clean up. Fortunately, the sensor dust came off with a blower. It isn't worth the risk. Change lenses only indoors or in the car.......and NEVER EVER in the cab of a coal-burning steam engine!!! I have a friend who destroyed a full-frame Canon body doing that. Coal dust is very corrosive on electronics.
/Kevin Madore
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