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<blockquote data-quote="hkaborn2" data-source="post: 511284" data-attributes="member: 38772"><p>I've been enjoying my D5500 for a few months now, playing, experimenting and IMHO taking a few decent shots for a relative newbie (I had a film SLR but am new to the DSLR). Anyway, I just returned from a vacation, was reviewing and editing my pix which spanned the entire gamut: party/portrait shots, street pix, landscape, shots taken while hiking in the mountains--you name it. </p><p></p><p>I am considering picking up a new lens. I currently have the kit lens (Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6GII DX) and the AF-S nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6GII DX. My original thought was to get a better telephoto, maybe 18-250mm or 18-300mm, primarily because it was somewhat inconvenient having to change lenses on the fly while walking around. Also thought about getting one with a f/2.8 or f/1.8 aperture to improve low light performance since I enjoy shooting performing musicians in clubs or smaller venues when I can get the camera in. However I then started reading, looking at prices and the like and am now rethinking the whole thing. Maybe I would be better off getting a prime lens, perhaps a 35mm or 50mm with an f/1.4, f/1.8 or f/2.8 aperture.</p><p></p><p>My budget is around $200-300 but I'd be willing to go up to around $500 if necessary to get quality stuff. So what do you think? Should I go with an improved telephoto or a prime lens? If a prime, 35mm, 50mm or something else? Any specific lens suggestions would be appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hkaborn2, post: 511284, member: 38772"] I've been enjoying my D5500 for a few months now, playing, experimenting and IMHO taking a few decent shots for a relative newbie (I had a film SLR but am new to the DSLR). Anyway, I just returned from a vacation, was reviewing and editing my pix which spanned the entire gamut: party/portrait shots, street pix, landscape, shots taken while hiking in the mountains--you name it. I am considering picking up a new lens. I currently have the kit lens (Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6GII DX) and the AF-S nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6GII DX. My original thought was to get a better telephoto, maybe 18-250mm or 18-300mm, primarily because it was somewhat inconvenient having to change lenses on the fly while walking around. Also thought about getting one with a f/2.8 or f/1.8 aperture to improve low light performance since I enjoy shooting performing musicians in clubs or smaller venues when I can get the camera in. However I then started reading, looking at prices and the like and am now rethinking the whole thing. Maybe I would be better off getting a prime lens, perhaps a 35mm or 50mm with an f/1.4, f/1.8 or f/2.8 aperture. My budget is around $200-300 but I'd be willing to go up to around $500 if necessary to get quality stuff. So what do you think? Should I go with an improved telephoto or a prime lens? If a prime, 35mm, 50mm or something else? Any specific lens suggestions would be appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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