afterdark said:hi all,
finally gotten my maiden dslr this evening as after months of thinking. had fiddled with my friend d70s and was almost tempted into getting it but pulled back to the d50 due to budget constraints. now my next consideration as with others is whether to get the 55-200 or try to sell the d50 kit lens and get the sigma 18-200. i've did some homework and looking into my pockets i think i'll be getting the 55-200 for the added range. if you guys has any opinions or advice for me please let me know!
my walkabout lens is the D50 kit lens 18 -55mm lens. When I need the close-up, I usually walk closer to shoot. I also have a 70-300mm lens currently, but most times I use the 18-55mm lens. What I would need now is a wide angle lens.
If you have a budget, get the 55-200mm lens. It would also certainly depend on what you usually shoot. Consider your needs first before buying.