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    Buying used lenses from eBay

    Just a thought. Wondering whether this is something that others do too. I totally understand the risks. But if the prices are right and you can find what you are looking for, probably one of the easiest way to get what you want at a good price. Please let me know if this is advisable.
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    Using P, M, A and S Modes

    What are the most appropriate situations to use following exposure M P S A for example, i'd like to hear things like A - Good for portrait S - Action photography etc.. I have always being using Auto mode. But trying to move to specific modes. But bit confused which one is "usually" best...
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    Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G or Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

    Similar question but more specific. I hear a lot about 85mm being very sharp and excellent for Bokeh. my use is primarily to take pictures of the babies and family. Also wish to use general purpose when visiting places. Which one is best for me ?
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    Creating white background when taking pictures of my babies

    I'm take regular pictures at home with my newborn baby and i realize that the background is actually ruining the picture most of the time. At my home there are nice places where if i place that to be the BG which will make the picture look nice, but its not practical to do all the time...
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    Plastic Lenses Vs. Others

    Perhaps this too is a basic question. I have already posted many questions about lenses. And i have been reading a lot about lenses on Youtube etc. I always find reviewers talk a lot about the fact that some lenses are "plastic" and being cheap... What the issue with plastic ? is it the...
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    Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D Vs. Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

    Previously I posted a thread on two 50mm prime lenses... I'm still doing the home work on prime lenses and want to know your expert opinion again on selecting between Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D Vs. Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G. Objective is to take stunning pictures... i do understand that the "D" model...
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    Best lens to shoot at lets say at Central Park NY during an Autumn day

    What would be a very good lens to shoot at a autumn day at Central park NY on a autumn day... just looking to get really nice pictures general pictures at any park ... thats all...
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    Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Vs. Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D

    Please help me understand the difference between the two lenses. I see that Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G is more expensive. Can someone explain what made it a better lens compared to the Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D ?
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    Best Manual Prime Lenses for Bokeh and Portraits (probably used lenses)

    I have been doing some research on prime lenses and it seems that best ones are completely out of my budget.. I'm very interested in Bokeh and portrait pictures... I was wondering that best that could fit me is to find a old manual nikon lens that fits my budget (i do understand the risk of...
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    What not to have in the dry box

    I got my Nikon only 2 weeks back. I also got a 'free' dry box (not the sophisticated one, simple one). I was just wondering what and what should and should not be kept in the dry box with the camera and lenses. At the moment, I have the charger, Nikon remote controller and extra battery also in...
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    How would I know its a Micro lens from title

    I'm quite new to lenses, can someone please let me know if there is an indication on the "Lens Name" that states whether its a Micro lens or not ? Will the name always say that its "Micro" ? (I always look at Prime lenses and wonder whether its micro or not) also how would i determine how much...
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    Difference in Lenses

    May be this too is a question asked before. I'm trying to figureout the difference in the following 2 telephoto lenses 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G If I'm interested in wild life photography i realize that 1 has great zoom capability while the other has about 4.2x. Please help...
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    "VR" button on kit lens

    Hi, I'm new to photography. Can someone please tell me the real use of "VR" option on the 18-55mm lens ? and what are the best situations that i will have to use it ?
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    Just bought my first DSLR D5200.. Need some info

    Hi Nikon world :) I just bought my very first DSLR camera and its a D5200 with 18-55mm lens. (Thats what i can afford for the time being) I have always been faschinated with Bokeh photography and i have been reading a lot about it lately. I saw this picture from the web. I just need to ask a...
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