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<blockquote data-quote="lostnomore" data-source="post: 528714" data-attributes="member: 40922">I've learned the hard way over the years to be patient to get the glass you really want instead of compromising.&nbsp; So if you really want something with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, for example, but you settle for the f/4 lens, you could have used the money you spent on the f/4 toward the f/2.8 if only you saved up for longer, even if it's many months or even a couple of years.&nbsp; And when you sell the f/4 to finally upgrade to the f/2.8, you're getting a lot less than what you initially spent for it, so therefore less money towards the f/2.8.&nbsp; I say this all based on experience.Also, if a Nikon lens is looking too expensive, say the 70-200 f/2.8 VR II, then consider something like the Tamron equivalent that I've read many rave reviews about for basically half the price.&nbsp; Or, search around for somebody selling a good, used Nikon lens that you're interested in.Anyhow, a quality lens can last you many, many years whereas a body has much better technology after only a few years.&nbsp; I have no idea about the capabilities and features of your D7000, I'm still very new to Nikon with a D750, but I DO know that better lenses will probably make you feel in some situations as though you have a brand new camera!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="lostnomore, post: 528714, member: 40922"] I've learned the hard way over the years to be patient to get the glass you really want instead of compromising. So if you really want something with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, for example, but you settle for the f/4 lens, you could have used the money you spent on the f/4 toward the f/2.8 if only you saved up for longer, even if it's many months or even a couple of years. And when you sell the f/4 to finally upgrade to the f/2.8, you're getting a lot less than what you initially spent for it, so therefore less money towards the f/2.8. I say this all based on experience. Also, if a Nikon lens is looking too expensive, say the 70-200 f/2.8 VR II, then consider something like the Tamron equivalent that I've read many rave reviews about for basically half the price. Or, search around for somebody selling a good, used Nikon lens that you're interested in. Anyhow, a quality lens can last you many, many years whereas a body has much better technology after only a few years. I have no idea about the capabilities and features of your D7000, I'm still very new to Nikon with a D750, but I DO know that better lenses will probably make you feel in some situations as though you have a brand new camera! [/QUOTE]

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