The

Photo Experience

   

Lens User

Matrix

     

Equip Intro

 

    

 

 

 

 

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