lens matrix

The

Lens User

Matrix

OBJECTIVE:

To visualize the lenses available for photographers of different experience and aspiration levels.

CAVEAT:

All of the lenses below are capable of capturing great images. The more expensive lenses typically have faster maximum apertures and more robust build character. On the other hand, they are also larger and heavier. (DX Lens - small sensor only)

	CASUAL / KIT	AMATEUR	ADV. AMATEUR	PRO
BASE LENS	18-55 F3.5 AFS VR DX - 190 55-200 F4 AFS VR DX - 220	18-105 3.5 AFS VR DX - 300 70-300 F4.5 AFS VR DX - 525	12-24 F4 DX - 900 24-70 F2.8 AFS - 1700 80-400 VR - 1400	14-24 F2.8 AFS - 1800 24-70 F2.8 AFS - 1700 70-210 F2.8 AFS VR - 1900 300 F2.8 AFS VR - 5000
	410	825	4,000	9,400
OPTIONAL LENS		50 F1.8 D - 130 18-200 AFS VR DX - 700	105 Micro F2.8 AFS VR - 900 85 F1.4 D - 1230 200-400 F4 AFS VR - 5800	600 F4 AFS VR - 9700

SIGMA			50 F1.4 HSM - 500 50-150 F2.8 DG HSM - 750 120-300 HSM - 2900 300-800 HSM - 7400

04/06/09