DSLR Lens Help/Question

[supermario343]

Hey guys...have a question for ya'll. Im going to the Chicago Auto Show next weekend and was wondering which lens I should bring with out of the array that I have. My lenses are:
1. Nikon 18-105mm VR
2. Nikon 55-200mm VR
3. Nikon 70-300mm VR
4. Nikon 35mm f/1.8
5. Nikon 50mm f/1.8
6. Tamon 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro

Im thinking of bringing either the 35mm or 50mm for the cars and possibly the 18-105mm. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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[princemidplus]

if you gonna be inside you will need a faster lens and also a wide angle. you are right in taking the 35mm or the 50mm. take a longer lens incase there is anything else interesting that you cannot get up close to either 18 - 105 (this also gives wider angle at 18mm) or 55 - 200mm (if there is outdoor large space.

otherwise you already know what you need.

[supermario343]

Originally Posted by princemidplus

if you gonna be inside you will need a faster lens and also a wide angle. you are right in taking the 35mm or the 50mm. take a longer lens incase there is anything else interesting that you cannot get up close to either 18 - 105 (this also gives wider angle at 18mm) or 55 - 200mm (if there is outdoor large space.

otherwise you already know what you need.

Thanks man, appreciate it!

[SlapShot]

Originally Posted by princemidplus

if you gonna be inside you will need a faster lens and also a wide angle. you are right in taking the 35mm or the 50mm. take a longer lens incase there is anything else interesting that you cannot get up close to either 18 - 105 (this also gives wider angle at 18mm) or 55 - 200mm (if there is outdoor large space.

otherwise you already know what you need.

Agreed.

I'm guessing, since this is Chicago in winter, that it'll be indoors. Lighting should be decent, but hardly great, and to keep your shutter speeds down (assuming you're not carrying a tripod/monopod), you'll want the 1.8 glass.

The VR will help on the 18-105 if you need something outside of the 35 or 50 range.

[supermario343]

Originally Posted by SlapShot

Agreed.

I'm guessing, since this is Chicago in winter, that it'll be indoors. Lighting should be decent, but hardly great, and to keep your shutter speeds down (assuming you're not carrying a tripod/monopod), you'll want the 1.8 glass.

The VR will help on the 18-105 if you need something outside of the 35 or 50 range.

Yeah it is indoors at the McCormick Place. Looking forward to taking pics of the nice cars thanks

[SlapShot]

IME, the 35/1.8 is much sharper wide-open than the 50, so if you're going to be able to get close to the cars, you will probably have better success with that.

The 35/1.8 is probably the best $200 I've spent on camera gear yet.

[supermario343]

Originally Posted by SlapShot

IME, the 35/1.8 is much sharper wide-open than the 50, so if you're going to be able to get close to the cars, you will probably have better success with that.

The 35/1.8 is probably the best $200 I've spent on camera gear yet.

I agree...for the price and how sharp it is...its amazing!

[supermario343]

What camera and lenses do you have slapshot?

[SlapShot]

I've got a D200, the 18-70, 70-300, 35/1.8, 50/1.8, 135/2.8 AIS, 105/2.5 AI (personal favorite), and 300/4.5 AI. Looking at getting a wider prime (probably a 24/2.8 AI or similar).

Since the D200 meters with AI lenses, it's easy to get really good, cheap glass if you can handle the MF.

[supermario343]

Originally Posted by SlapShot

I've got a D200, the 18-70, 70-300, 35/1.8, 50/1.8, 135/2.8 AIS, 105/2.5 AI (personal favorite), and 300/4.5 AI. Looking at getting a wider prime (probably a 24/2.8 AI or similar).

Since the D200 meters with AI lenses, it's easy to get really good, cheap glass if you can handle the MF.

Awesome...good setup you have. Do you have a Flickr account or shutterfly where you've posted pictures?

[SlapShot]

Originally Posted by supermario343

Awesome...good setup you have. Do you have a Flickr account or shutterfly where you've posted pictures?

I have a Flickr, but I haven't posted much on there. I need to start doing so again.

I'm guessing by the 18-105 that you're using the D90? I love the D90 - handling is great. I just happened to get a great deal on the D200 when they were being closed out.

[supermario343]

Originally Posted by SlapShot

I have a Flickr, but I haven't posted much on there. I need to start doing so again.

I'm guessing by the 18-105 that you're using the D90? I love the D90 - handling is great. I just happened to get a great deal on the D200 when they were being closed out.

Oh ok, the D200 is also a great camera...i do indeed have a D90 for now...might get a D300 soon..im waiting to see what Nikon comes out with this month from all those rumors

[SlapShot]

Originally Posted by supermario343

Oh ok, the D200 is also a great camera...i do indeed have a D90 for now...might get a D300 soon..im waiting to see what Nikon comes out with this month from all those rumors

The D90 is an awesome camera body - the only reason I'd see to upgrade would be for the weather sealing of the DX00 series bodies.

If I move from the 200, it'll be to a FF to get back the wide end.