Best start lens
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50 mm 1.8
then figure out if you like to take two steps back or forward
then can decide to buy a wide or tele lens later
makes good sense, you'll want to keep this whichever way u go as well
As many have said 50/1.8 is a good startup Lens. But my Nikon (switched from Minolta) startup Lens is AFS 18-200VR. If you are new to DSLR then 50/1.8 is your best startup Lens but if you have past experience on photography then 18-200 is better.
I feel a 'starter' lens should be something cheap but yet versatile. I would have chosen the 18-55mm as a starter lens but based on what's stated in your list, I'd choose the 18-70mm.
I believe beginners in photography should start out in modest equipment as the hobby may be a passing fad which does not justify purchasing pro-grade equipment.
I believe beginners in photography should start out in modest equipment as the hobby may be a passing fad which does not justify purchasing pro-grade equipment.
2nd the 18-200vr. It gives an all round lens for most ocassions. From there, you may then decide on specialised lens.
For starting out in Digital SLR, I would not start with the primes mentioned unless you want to specialise in portraits. A 50mm on DSLR will give you a very tight shot as it is. If you really want a prime to start out with, go for a 24, 28 or 35mm. Good for walkabouts.
Otherwise, the kit lens that comes with whichever DSLR you get would suffice. If you have the cash, then sure, get the 18-200mm VR.
Otherwise, the kit lens that comes with whichever DSLR you get would suffice. If you have the cash, then sure, get the 18-200mm VR.
A zoom lens is more suitable for starter lens be it 18-70mm 18-135mm or 18-200mm. Just get a used one from B&S to try out and find out which focal length is the most used in your photography before u proceed to buy better lens for upgrade like 70-200mm f2.8. You will not suffer much losses for buying a used lens to try out. A prime like 50mm will take more than 2 steps forward or backward to frame your pic. And you will also fail see what you can captured at 18mm or 200mm range.
thats becos none of the 3rd party lens can match the performance/cost against nikkor kit lens 18-55/18-70/18-135...
One of the few occasions where 3rd party lenses can do someting close to that seems to be the 70-300 (often the next step after getting the 18-70). The Sigma lens is a worthy contender!
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