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<blockquote data-quote="RockyNH_RIP" data-source="post: 101646" data-attributes="member: 10784">I am assuming that you are using the 18-55 kit lens?&nbsp;&nbsp; and you have only had your camera for 3 weeks??&nbsp; You are absolutely correct on the matter of taste but it goes further, what do you prefer to shoot and what tools best suit that goal.&nbsp;&nbsp; My suggestion, (and you are probably not going to like it) is spend more time with your kits lens shooting.&nbsp;&nbsp; See what you shoot and what focal length you end up using the most and that will tell you a lot about what direction you should head.&nbsp; I had the kits lens and the 55-200 zoom...&nbsp; &nbsp; I was shooting wildlife...&nbsp; &nbsp; I needed more reach, so I went with a 300.I was shooting some portraits and my Industrial stuff..&nbsp;&nbsp; I needed a faster lens in the 50mm range so I added the 50mm F/1.8 G&nbsp; I am basically saying that you should play and work with the stuff you have for a while till YOU determine what you are primarily shooting and what tools (lens) will enhance that.&nbsp; &nbsp; Save your money (&amp; add to it) so when you decide what lens type/focal length you need, you will be better prepared to buy it.Best I can offer now...&nbsp; I am sure others will be along soon with more ideas..Pat in NH</blockquote>

[QUOTE="RockyNH_RIP, post: 101646, member: 10784"] I am assuming that you are using the 18-55 kit lens? and you have only had your camera for 3 weeks?? You are absolutely correct on the matter of taste but it goes further, what do you prefer to shoot and what tools best suit that goal. My suggestion, (and you are probably not going to like it) is spend more time with your kits lens shooting. See what you shoot and what focal length you end up using the most and that will tell you a lot about what direction you should head. I had the kits lens and the 55-200 zoom... I was shooting wildlife... I needed more reach, so I went with a 300. I was shooting some portraits and my Industrial stuff.. I needed a faster lens in the 50mm range so I added the 50mm F/1.8 G I am basically saying that you should play and work with the stuff you have for a while till YOU determine what you are primarily shooting and what tools (lens) will enhance that. Save your money (& add to it) so when you decide what lens type/focal length you need, you will be better prepared to buy it. Best I can offer now... I am sure others will be along soon with more ideas.. Pat in NH [/QUOTE]

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