Bro, I think you should skip the 18-200VR. In terms of optics, it's only a minor improvement, and the premium you're paying is, IMHO, not worth it. You're getting 65mm in focal length, VR, and a very minor improvement in optics.
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Bro, I think you should skip the 18-200VR. In terms of optics, it's only a minor improvement, and the premium you're paying is, IMHO, not worth it. You're getting 65mm in focal length, VR, and a very minor improvement in optics.
I don't know if you would consider this an upgrade, but since you already have a tele to cover you up to 300mm, you could consider getting the 18-70mm DX. Although there's less reach, it's one of Nikon's best kit lenses. You can still keep the 18-135 for travel.
Truez but I'm kinda prefer travelling light =) Less lens, less stuff the better =)
But thanx for your comments!
Btw.. I'm using D80 now with the following:
Tamron 17-50
Nikon 50mm 1.8f
Nikon 18-135
Nikon 70-300VR
The tamrom always find itself fixed on my camera instead of my 18-135 now =P
Your set up is pretty good. With that set up I would stick to it quite a fair bit. Maybe just get a flash if you shoot indoor events a lot.
Hey Prataz, I am using the D80 and its Kit Lens too. Thinking of getting the 70-300VR like you, how much did it cost you?
Hihi! I have a SB600 =)
For the 70-300VR, I got it expensive... Bought it at a dodgey shops at lucky plaza, stating it's going to close down.. then give me a good price but end up i paid more coz of GST, Filter and other adhoc charges... #@%^#@!%#@!%#@%
So the morale of the story.. don't buy from dodugey shops! Always buy from the reputable ones like:
CP, AP, MS Color, TCW, John's, Lords etc.
Email them for a quote so that its' black and white if possible =)
I see, thank you for your valuable advice.
I am looking into SpeedLight SB800 and more cool lenses.
But 1st, let me get my skills right.
Thanks again.
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Right. Thanks again!
So the 50mm 1.8f is a Manual lens huh?
MF on the D40, but you can AF using the D80 or other DSLRs...
Once I got it, I have been putting the 18-55mm lens aside. So far, I have sold only 1 lens that I regretted buying, my previous 85mm f/1.4. I am using 17-55 f2.8, 105 2.8 and 50mm f1.8 pretty frequent...
Once I got it, I have been putting the 18-55mm lens aside. So far, I have sold only 1 lens that I regretted buying, my previous 85mm f/1.4. I am using 17-55 f2.8, 105 2.8 and 50mm f1.8 pretty frequent...
i noe wat you mean... With my Tamrom 17-50 2.8f I had being neglecting my 18-135 =)
The only time I use the 18-135 is when I go and shoot events and need the extra zoom.. esle it's 17-50 and my 50mm for most of my shots nowadays
Yes. There are many zooms which has some limited 'macro' capabilities but this one below is a bonafide macro zoom.
http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem.php?pid=122-add61c927a
Here's a writeup..
http://www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/portfolio/about/history/nikkor/n18_e.htm
D40 can only use the following type of lenses.
Nikon AFS lens
Sigma HSM lens
Other lens will be full manual focusing, which is a pain in the ass especially during events etc.
Even the most patience of models or ppl will go #@%@#% at you when you try to focus the lens properly =/
So your only options for auto-focusing lenses are
Prime lens: Sigma 30mm 1.4f (Almost similar to 50mm on film) @$725 - $750
2.8f 17-55 lens: Nikon 17-55 2.8f AFS $2150
and the list goes on =)
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You can still use the other AF lenses, but you'd have to manually focus them, that's the only difference.
manually focus very tedious!!! and if i zoom further rather... kinda hard to get the results.
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