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 )
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 )