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<blockquote data-quote="bluenoser" data-source="post: 26204" data-attributes="member: 6351"><p>Hello and welcome.</p><p></p><p>Since you say you're not going to consider an upgrade for 7 years (interesting number - why not 6 or 8? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />) then the D7000 - while having a reasonabley steep learning curve - would be the one I'd recommend. Although keep in mind that once you enter the world of DSLRs, that 7 years can quickly be whittled down to 2 years or less! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The D7000 is a wonderful camera and would make a very good choice for most people. </p><p></p><p>There is not even a small issue let alone a "major problem" with the 18-105 or any other lens with a plastic mount. Frankly I don't blame Nikon for not repairing it for free as any damage to it would almost certainly be due to owner abuse or neglect. Unless you treat your lenses/gear with great harshness, then you will not have a problem. Period.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Again, there is no issue with that lens. On the contrary, it is an excellent lens so do not be mislead by it being a "kit" lens. It is very sharp and provides a highly desirable focal range making it an ideal walking around lens.</p><p></p><p>The purchase of another zoom lens down the road like the 70-300 would not preclude the purchase of the 18-105. In fact it would make an ideal combination.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>As noted above, I believe you meant to refer to the 18-200. I'm not a big fan of this lens but it's certainly tough to beat it for convenience. You point our quite correctly that getting a DSLR is all about having various lenses at your disposal and not just having a jack-of-all trades lens like the 18-200. Having said that, it would make for an attractive travel lens when you don't really have the time or inclination to swap out lenses. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This isn't a bad option but instead of the 18-55VR I'd get the 18-105VR along with the 70-300VR and the D7000. Just add the 35mm 1.8 and you'll have a camera and a set of lenses that will address the vast majority of a person's shooting needs.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Usually 2 general schools of thought on vacation photography: </p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The travel light folks who don't want to lug around a bag full of lenses and prefer a one (perhaps 2) lens solution like the 18-200 and say the 35 1.8.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The "once in a lifetime" folks who want to capture the best possible pictures with their highest quality gear. No sacrifice is too great to get those breathtaking landscapes or architectural wonders.</li> </ul><p>So you see it would be difficult to advise you as to which lens to get for your vacation unless you provide further information on how you view photography<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"> vis-à-vis</span></span> a vacation.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck with your decision.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bluenoser, post: 26204, member: 6351"] Hello and welcome. Since you say you're not going to consider an upgrade for 7 years (interesting number - why not 6 or 8? ;)) then the D7000 - while having a reasonabley steep learning curve - would be the one I'd recommend. Although keep in mind that once you enter the world of DSLRs, that 7 years can quickly be whittled down to 2 years or less! :D The D7000 is a wonderful camera and would make a very good choice for most people. There is not even a small issue let alone a "major problem" with the 18-105 or any other lens with a plastic mount. Frankly I don't blame Nikon for not repairing it for free as any damage to it would almost certainly be due to owner abuse or neglect. Unless you treat your lenses/gear with great harshness, then you will not have a problem. Period. Again, there is no issue with that lens. On the contrary, it is an excellent lens so do not be mislead by it being a "kit" lens. It is very sharp and provides a highly desirable focal range making it an ideal walking around lens. The purchase of another zoom lens down the road like the 70-300 would not preclude the purchase of the 18-105. In fact it would make an ideal combination. As noted above, I believe you meant to refer to the 18-200. I'm not a big fan of this lens but it's certainly tough to beat it for convenience. You point our quite correctly that getting a DSLR is all about having various lenses at your disposal and not just having a jack-of-all trades lens like the 18-200. Having said that, it would make for an attractive travel lens when you don't really have the time or inclination to swap out lenses. This isn't a bad option but instead of the 18-55VR I'd get the 18-105VR along with the 70-300VR and the D7000. Just add the 35mm 1.8 and you'll have a camera and a set of lenses that will address the vast majority of a person's shooting needs. Usually 2 general schools of thought on vacation photography: [LIST] [*]The travel light folks who don't want to lug around a bag full of lenses and prefer a one (perhaps 2) lens solution like the 18-200 and say the 35 1.8. [*]The "once in a lifetime" folks who want to capture the best possible pictures with their highest quality gear. No sacrifice is too great to get those breathtaking landscapes or architectural wonders. [/LIST] So you see it would be difficult to advise you as to which lens to get for your vacation unless you provide further information on how you view photography[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] vis-à-vis[/SIZE][/FONT] a vacation. Best of luck with your decision. [/QUOTE]
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