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07/05/2007 02:12:44 PM · #1 |
With only kit lens right now.
What are must have lens for me?
I do a lot of portraits and sports action photos, and want to get into some fashion type photography as well. |
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07/05/2007 02:18:11 PM · #2 |
If money is not an issue, these two would be my first choice
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED |
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07/05/2007 02:20:22 PM · #3 |
| Haha, let me edit then by saying - Money is indeed an issue (and its not at the same time I guess....all of this is an investment, and you get what you pay for) |
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07/05/2007 02:21:31 PM · #4 |
you really should get the cheap and fabulous 50mm/1.8. I have heard great things about the 70-200.
What is your budget? |
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07/05/2007 02:23:09 PM · #5 |
| So the 50mm f/1.8 is a good choice? Right now, I dont wanna spend more then $500 per lens...so im not looking to go nuts. Im also in the process of convincing my mother to switch to Nikon, so we can split the cost of some of these lens since its for the business. |
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07/05/2007 02:23:55 PM · #6 |
| Must have lenses come with experience. It's something only you can decide. It all depends on how you shoot and what you are good at. People can tell you what would be a good lens to do a particular shot in a certain way, but it doesn't mean it's a must have lens for you. |
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07/05/2007 02:24:49 PM · #7 |
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07/05/2007 02:25:58 PM · #8 |
When your ready to spend a little more. The nikon 80-200 2.8 is great for sports. The 85mm 1.8 is a very nice lens for portraits if you have a little room to work with and it should fall in around your price range.
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07/05/2007 02:27:05 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Nikolai1024:
SB800 or SB600 |
Already have the 600, mostly just looking to expand my lens selection. I have all the studio lighting I could ever need (eventhough im going to invest in a few reflectors and a soft box) |
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07/05/2007 02:30:54 PM · #10 |
| I'll agree that the 50mm 1.8 should run you from $90-$130 depending on where ya grab it, and its definately worth getting. |
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07/05/2007 02:41:34 PM · #11 |
OMG OMG OMG the 50mm 1.8 is a great price and a WONDERFUL lense, its what i used to do these::
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07/05/2007 02:46:13 PM · #12 |
| You guys could all be Nikon salespeople, im ordering the 50mm when I get home tonite (the credit card is at home or I would have done it already) |
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07/05/2007 03:58:03 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by ajdelaware:
I do a lot of portraits and sports action photos ... |
Just better avoid water sports!
Message edited by author 2007-07-05 15:58:22. |
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07/05/2007 04:00:00 PM · #14 |
LOL!!! Enjoy the D70s - I am now very jealous of all photogs with functioning DSLRs - back to my 2MP Elph for a while.
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by ajdelaware:
I do a lot of portraits and sports action photos ... |
Just better avoid water sports! |
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07/05/2007 04:01:49 PM · #15 |
i would also advise the nikon 50mm 1.4 if you are up for spending an extra hundred or so, i got mine for $190ish on ebay, its a great lens, but you will love the 1.8 too. Best of luck,
Ryand
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07/06/2007 01:47:55 PM · #16 |
| Just picked up the 50mm f/1.8 on my lunch break, snapped a couple of quick shots just to get a feel for the lens...and based off of the display screen results, Im very very very happy with this $115 investment. |
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07/06/2007 02:18:18 PM · #17 |
congratulations, i hope you enjoy it a lot, look forward to seein what you get with it, best of luck,
Ryand
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07/06/2007 02:27:47 PM · #18 |
| I guess I might even have to become an "official" member here so I can post my work. |
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07/06/2007 02:35:26 PM · #19 |
| Didn't I tell you? I love that lens! Its amazing. You have to do a little more running about to get the compositions you want as its a prime, but its well worth it! |
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07/06/2007 03:19:06 PM · #20 |
| Im in the process of tricking my girlfriend into going on a "picnic" tomorrow so I can get her somewhere scenic for a little photo session. SHE DOESNT EVNE SEE IT COMING! |
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07/06/2007 06:42:21 PM · #21 |
Not the best shot, but it really shows (in my eyes) compared to my old lens which I took a similar shot with:
New Lens
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Old lens
AGAIN - NOT MY BEST WORK...JUST SHOWING FOR A COMPARISON! |
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