Re: Nikon Lens suggestions

Pretty good explanation jgunning. I use a D7000 which is a DX body, mainly because I am a photography hobbyist that doesn't have the funds for FX bodies and equipment. I do agree FX has its advantages. I have rented the Nikon 18-200 before for trips. My pictures of the White Pass and Yukon and the WW&F are done with a rented Nikon 18-200. Great lens for if you are only wanting to carry your body and one lens. When I got the D7000 last year, it came with a Nikon 18-140mm and that has stopped me from renting the 18-200. I feel like the image quality is a bit better on my 18-140 vs the 18-200 but that might of just been because I was using worn, rented copies.

I feel for what you need to do Greg, either get the 18-300 and call it a day. Or go with an 18-140, which since it comes with alot of bodies you can find pretty cheap or 18-200 and then get a 70-300 for air shows. Let us know what you decide to go with.

As mentioned above, renting lenses are an option too. This is a good method for either testing to see if you like a lens or for cases when you only need a certain lens a time or two a year. I rent from [www.photorentalsource.com] here in Houston. They do ship throughout the US for rentals (then you ship back) but I am sure some shops near you rent as well. A Nikon 18-300 through them is around $50 a week.

Brian Jansky
Houston, Tx
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