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streetzcool
Joined: 04 Dec 2007
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Location: US
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 Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:10 am Post subject: Lenses, Lenses, Lenses... help? |
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| Over time I want to build a decent collection of lenses... but there are so many out there its quite confusing. I was told that since i just bought my first dslr, a Nikon D80.. i can get many great discontinued older lenses for a good bargain.. and they would work on my camera. I would love to have some recommended to me.. esspecially since i'm on a budget and can't afford thousands of dollars worth of lenses at the moment..I want to be able to shoot portrait, landscape, wide angle, nature, wildlife, macro, and also i would love a nice lens to shoot night photography..I was told to go for the 18-200mm vr, but since its such an expensive lens i was led to look into other options and i came up with this list... Would be worth it or can someone recommend some better lenses(keeping price in mind)?18-55mm - 100$55-200mm with vr - 250$ or 24-200mm - 250$70-300mm g - 150$12-24mm Tokina - 500$24-85mm f/2.5 macro - 300$Also, does anyone recommend buying USED, or no?I also forgot to mention that i own a Nikkor 50mm 1.8, which i think is all i might need for portraits.. |
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valvoelvn
Joined: 10 Jan 2008
Posts: 5
Location: USA
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:21 am Post subject: Lenses, Lenses, Lenses... help? |
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| Used lenses are fine, if they work right. I shop for my used lenses at http://www.keh.com because they are a great used lens store.Since you are price conscious, I will make my suggestions to you.Wide: the Sigma 10-20mm. Better than the 12-24mm Tokina. Less distortion. Great for wide shots and interiors. I had this one recommended to me by photographer David Luria, who runs the Washington Photo Safari and also photographs apartments for advertising, both indoor and outdoor shots.Midrange: 24-135mm Tamron (if you already have an 18-135mm Nikon, then you don't need this lens). This Tamron is a sweet lens: sharp at all apertures with little distortion.Above: You can go with the 70-300mm G, but VR becomes really important at telephoto focal lengths. I would go for the 70-300mm with the VR built in instead. About $450.To do macro: no question, the Tamron 90mm macro. Great reputation and great price.And for night shots: Nikon 50mm f1.8, about $125. The best buy in Nikon lenses.Now, if you won the lottery:Nikon 14-24mm; Nikon 24-70mm, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR |
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Tony1761
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:31 pm Post subject: Lenses, Lenses, Lenses... help? |
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| www.adorama.comGreat Prices....lots to choose from. |
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trafficM
Joined: 21 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject: Lenses, Lenses, Lenses... help? |
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| Bite the bullet and buy pro grade glass -- you won't regret it.Nikon 12-24 f4Nikon 17-55 f2.8Nikon 80-200 f2.8I know the budget will take a beating, but it will never have to take another one.HTHV |
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TyRaptorandLinzsmom
Joined: 22 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject: Lenses, Lenses, Lenses... help? |
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| Nikon lens.- 18-55mm F/3/5-5.6G AF-S VR ~= $180- 55-200mm F/4.5-6 G AF-S VR ~= $190Both lens are AF-S and VR and reasonable price |
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