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 03/07/2011 11:11:18 PM · #1
After many, many years of using a Olympus C740, I've decided to finally enter the DSLR world, Currently I'm in the process of pricing out a D90 w/ 18-200 VR II and a SB 600 to compliment the package. Any thoughts on this pkg would be appreciated.
 03/07/2011 11:52:55 PM · #2
I think that's a good setup. I would love a speed flash, it would be better than my cheap Sunpak flash : ( Have you looked at the D7000's? One of my friends traded his D90 in towards the 7000 and likes the new one more.
 03/08/2011 12:16:40 AM · #3
looks like a great setup. you should be able to get a good price on a D90 these days.
 03/08/2011 01:10:18 AM · #4
You'll find it to be a very capable setup overall. The 18-200 is super versatile, but you'll find it isn't always the sharpest. It does everything satisfactorily and nothing superbly, being the jack of all trades lens. You may consider the new SB700 in place of the 600 though. It has more sync options and can function as a commander whereas the 600 cannot. Overall, it provides more potential for future expansion and is more versatile and has a nicer control interface. It is more expensive though, so obviously that's a negative aspect, and you aren't all that likely to find a used one since they were just introduced.
 03/08/2011 01:46:09 AM · #5
i have a SB600 and i agree that the interface is pretty terrible, its more than capable once you figure it out though (reset will be your best friend when you mess up the settings).
 03/08/2011 10:12:36 AM · #6
This is the max for my budget. It was suggested to me to go with this lens by a friend. His thinking is the more you change your lens, the more chance of dust entering the camera body. My first thought was to go with a 18-105 and a 70-300. The D7000 adds another $500 and the new SB 700 would add an extra $100, which I can't afford.

Thanks for the input
 03/08/2011 10:24:45 AM · #7
Originally posted by Norotso:
...It was suggested to me to go with this lens by a friend. His thinking is the more you change your lens, the more chance of dust entering the camera body...


Two words... "dust happens."

Whatever lens you use, and however much you change it, dust will get on your sensor. Cleaning is really a non-issue - once you do it a few times you will wonder why you ever dreaded it. Don't let fear of cleaning dictate lens choice.
Whether a "super zoom" is the right lens for you depends on how critical you are on optical quality. You may be just fine with a moderately good lens... or not.
One thing i recommend is to get a cheap 50mm f/1.8 lens. This will give you a fast, sharp, inexpensive prime lens to play with. Cost is typically less than $100. It will really show you what the camera body is capable of, and provide low-light shooting opportunities that a slow zoom will not.
03/08/2011 10:41:38 AM · #8
Originally posted by Norotso:
This is the max for my budget. It was suggested to me to go with this lens by a friend. His thinking is the more you change your lens, the more chance of dust entering the camera body. My first thought was to go with a 18-105 and a 70-300. The D7000 adds another $500 and the new SB 700 would add an extra $100, which I can't afford.

Thanks for the input


Yeah I wanted the D90 but money was sort of an issue at the time. And I kept reading that the D5000 was basically the same camera just without all the extra dials and buttons. You will love the D90, its a good choice.

You might look at a D5000 and see if it may be something of interest and save yourself a little money.

Message edited by author 2011-03-08 10:43:18.
 03/08/2011 11:16:24 AM · #9
I adore my D90. Just recently upgraded to D700, but will keep my D90 as a back-up. FABULOUS for street shooting - very light and versatile.
 03/08/2011 11:23:12 AM · #10
I recently went from a point and shoot to a Nikon d80 with 18-200mm and I'm loving it! Sooo much more is possible with an SLR and I'm so glad I upgraded.
One thing you do need to think about is a good camera bag, tripod and perhaps other accessories so remember to think about your budget with them in.
 03/08/2011 11:24:41 AM · #11
Canon!! :P
 03/08/2011 12:36:55 PM · #12
What about a:
D90 18-105 VR
NIKON AF-S DX 55-300MM VRII 4.5-5.6G ED
NIKON 50MM/1.8 AF D

Thoughts
03/08/2011 01:27:34 PM · #13

I have the first and third lens, along with the 18-200 lens, but I tend not to use the 18-105 as much, preferring to use my 10-20 mm wide angles instead.

I find I use the 18-200 quite a bit but there are times when it may not be sharp enough to my liking. However, it's an excellent lens to take when travelling.

The 18-105 may be good for portraiture, I'm sure others can comment on that.

One complaint I have about the 18-200 lens is that it has this annoying habit of zooming on it's own when you are walking around, so it's sticking out bumping around.
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