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<blockquote data-quote="§am" data-source="post: 49363" data-attributes="member: 9187"><p>Decided to go the Nikon route (much deliberation between Nikon & Canon), and finally the D5100 (over the D7000).</p><p></p><p>I'm looking to get the standard 'kit' (body & 18-55mm lens), but also wanted opinions on a couple of other extras;</p><p></p><p>1) Nikon 50mm 1.8G AF-S or the Nikon 35mm 1.8G AF-S</p><p>Going to be primarily used for portrait type pictures of family (2 young kids)</p><p>I'm currently edging to the 50mm as it looks a better lens (I can't afford the 85mm) but I've heard the 35mm is a good choice too.</p><p>Problem is, the 50mm is out of stock everywhere, so do I wait, or bite the bullet and go for the 35mm? Thoughts please <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>2) Flash</p><p>I've used a D3100 before and didn't enjoy the built-in flash, and also used the same with SB-400, but found when you go portrait, the flash goes portrait too (no pivot). With that in mind, I see similar issues with the built-in flash on the D5100....</p><p>I can't see myself using a SB-700 (price is a factor), as is the size and portability.</p><p>So my choices are (unless someone can suggest otherwise)</p><p>Sigma EF610 DG ST</p><p>Bower SFD926N</p><p>Metz 44 AF-1</p><p></p><p>3) Decent 52mm & 58mm lens filters for the above</p><p>Someone suggested the Hoya UV(0) S-HMC Haze filters (reasonably priced) but I don't want to be spending too much on them <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>All and any help will be much appreciated :-D</p><p>(I'm going stateside soon, so looking to save some money by getting the stuff there instead of here in the UK <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> )</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="§am, post: 49363, member: 9187"] Decided to go the Nikon route (much deliberation between Nikon & Canon), and finally the D5100 (over the D7000). I'm looking to get the standard 'kit' (body & 18-55mm lens), but also wanted opinions on a couple of other extras; 1) Nikon 50mm 1.8G AF-S or the Nikon 35mm 1.8G AF-S Going to be primarily used for portrait type pictures of family (2 young kids) I'm currently edging to the 50mm as it looks a better lens (I can't afford the 85mm) but I've heard the 35mm is a good choice too. Problem is, the 50mm is out of stock everywhere, so do I wait, or bite the bullet and go for the 35mm? Thoughts please :) 2) Flash I've used a D3100 before and didn't enjoy the built-in flash, and also used the same with SB-400, but found when you go portrait, the flash goes portrait too (no pivot). With that in mind, I see similar issues with the built-in flash on the D5100.... I can't see myself using a SB-700 (price is a factor), as is the size and portability. So my choices are (unless someone can suggest otherwise) Sigma EF610 DG ST Bower SFD926N Metz 44 AF-1 3) Decent 52mm & 58mm lens filters for the above Someone suggested the Hoya UV(0) S-HMC Haze filters (reasonably priced) but I don't want to be spending too much on them :) All and any help will be much appreciated :-D (I'm going stateside soon, so looking to save some money by getting the stuff there instead of here in the UK :) ) [/QUOTE]
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