fanofdmb84
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... (not sure if this would be better off posted in Lenses - feel free to move, if so) ...
My head is spinning. I've finally decided to buy a DSLR. I have an old Nikon N65 35mm SLR and about 4 years ago I purchased a high-end point-and-shoot (Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1). I was almost immediately disappointed with that camera. It just never took the pictures I wanted. After doing some research I realized (duh) that was because I needed different lenses than I had. I should have just spent the money on a DSLR. Live and learn.
Fast forward to now, and I'm pretty well sold on a camera body (Nikon D7000), however the lens situation has me running in circles. I have two lenses from my N65 that I *should* be able to use with the new camera, which is one of the reasons I chose the body that I did. However, since many of them overlap, I'm completely confused and everything I read is just turning in algebra (letters + numbers = wtf?)
What I'd like to know is this... with the two lenses I have already, where would I get the most bang for my buck with the different package deals I have available?
I have: AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4-5.6G & 28-80mm 1:3.3-5.6 (these are not super quality but I can always upgrade later when $$ allows)
The package deals I can get include:
body + 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR II Lens ($350 off)
body + 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX Micro ED VR-II Telephoto Nikkor Lens ($200 off)
body + 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Lens ($300 off)
body + 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Lens ($250 off)
body + 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DXVR Lens ($200 off)
body + 18-105mm DX VR Lens & Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens ($500 off)
body + 18-105mm DX VR Lens, & Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR II Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor ($550 off)
body + 18-105mm DX VR Lens, & Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX Micro ED (VR-II) Telephoto Nikko ($400 off)
body + 18-105mm DX VR Lens, & Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Autofocus Zoom ($450 off)
body + 18-105mm DX VR Lens, U.S.A. & Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR ($400 off)
body + 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S VR Nikkor Lens ($200 off)
body + 18-200mm DX VR Lens & Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX Micro ED (VR-II) Nikkor Lens ($450 off)
... there's more but frankly I'm overwhelmed with the choices I've got already. The rest can be seen here if anyone cares to slog through - http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/de...&category=1088
I'm leaning towards the 2-lens bundles but then again, I'm not sure if the 2nd would be overkill if I've already got one similar. It's more money upfront but with some of these I'm saving 50% or better on some pretty nice lenses. I'm only vaguely aware of what all the letters mean; the aperture numbers I "get" but I have never really had a chance to put it into practice so it's not really helpful to my decision making process.
What I do know:
I want wider aperture given the choice. Most of what I want to do will fit with that.
I would love a wide-angle lens - not totally necessary but I would have a lot of fun with it.
Who doesn't love a telephoto? My 70-300mm should have me covered. Right??
I love the idea of a macro lens ... but is it worth it? I think this would be considered a "splurge" lens like the wide angle, but I would probably use the macro more than the wide angle.
This is a hobby for me - I take a lot of pictures of my dogs (and kids, someday?), action shots in my martial arts class, nature shots, and I enjoy macro pretty much anywhere.
How would my 28-80mm compare to the standard 18-105mm? Should I pass on the 18-105 completely? Or is my 80mm so outdated that I'll hate it and wish I had the 105mm? *sigh*
And finally, would it be wiser to skip the Nikon lenses completely go with Sigma or another off label?
Thanks for any advice
~ Ana
My head is spinning. I've finally decided to buy a DSLR. I have an old Nikon N65 35mm SLR and about 4 years ago I purchased a high-end point-and-shoot (Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1). I was almost immediately disappointed with that camera. It just never took the pictures I wanted. After doing some research I realized (duh) that was because I needed different lenses than I had. I should have just spent the money on a DSLR. Live and learn.
Fast forward to now, and I'm pretty well sold on a camera body (Nikon D7000), however the lens situation has me running in circles. I have two lenses from my N65 that I *should* be able to use with the new camera, which is one of the reasons I chose the body that I did. However, since many of them overlap, I'm completely confused and everything I read is just turning in algebra (letters + numbers = wtf?)
What I'd like to know is this... with the two lenses I have already, where would I get the most bang for my buck with the different package deals I have available?
I have: AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4-5.6G & 28-80mm 1:3.3-5.6 (these are not super quality but I can always upgrade later when $$ allows)
The package deals I can get include:
body + 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR II Lens ($350 off)
body + 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX Micro ED VR-II Telephoto Nikkor Lens ($200 off)
body + 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Lens ($300 off)
body + 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Lens ($250 off)
body + 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DXVR Lens ($200 off)
body + 18-105mm DX VR Lens & Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens ($500 off)
body + 18-105mm DX VR Lens, & Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR II Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor ($550 off)
body + 18-105mm DX VR Lens, & Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX Micro ED (VR-II) Telephoto Nikko ($400 off)
body + 18-105mm DX VR Lens, & Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Autofocus Zoom ($450 off)
body + 18-105mm DX VR Lens, U.S.A. & Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR ($400 off)
body + 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S VR Nikkor Lens ($200 off)
body + 18-200mm DX VR Lens & Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX Micro ED (VR-II) Nikkor Lens ($450 off)
... there's more but frankly I'm overwhelmed with the choices I've got already. The rest can be seen here if anyone cares to slog through - http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/de...&category=1088
I'm leaning towards the 2-lens bundles but then again, I'm not sure if the 2nd would be overkill if I've already got one similar. It's more money upfront but with some of these I'm saving 50% or better on some pretty nice lenses. I'm only vaguely aware of what all the letters mean; the aperture numbers I "get" but I have never really had a chance to put it into practice so it's not really helpful to my decision making process.
What I do know:
I want wider aperture given the choice. Most of what I want to do will fit with that.
I would love a wide-angle lens - not totally necessary but I would have a lot of fun with it.
Who doesn't love a telephoto? My 70-300mm should have me covered. Right??
I love the idea of a macro lens ... but is it worth it? I think this would be considered a "splurge" lens like the wide angle, but I would probably use the macro more than the wide angle.
This is a hobby for me - I take a lot of pictures of my dogs (and kids, someday?), action shots in my martial arts class, nature shots, and I enjoy macro pretty much anywhere.
How would my 28-80mm compare to the standard 18-105mm? Should I pass on the 18-105 completely? Or is my 80mm so outdated that I'll hate it and wish I had the 105mm? *sigh*
And finally, would it be wiser to skip the Nikon lenses completely go with Sigma or another off label?
Thanks for any advice
~ Ana