what next?

[kiley9806]

ok, so i have my new nikon d80 and the AF-S nikkor 18-200mm vr lens. now i want to look into my next lens.

an idea of what i like to shoot... mainly people, animals, nature, wildlife, close-ups. not too many landscapes or buildings. im getting more into engagement/wedding/family photography.

my budget is limited right now, but i need something more - so im looking for something that will do minor damage to the credit card. but by this spring i should be able to afford another lens, one thats bigger 'n better...

any suggestions?

[Travis]

ok, so i have my new nikon d80 and the AF-S nikkor 18-200mm vr lens. now i want to look into my next lens.

an idea of what i like to shoot... mainly people, animals, nature, wildlife, close-ups. not too many landscapes or buildings. im getting more into engagement/wedding/family photography.

my budget is limited right now, but i need something more - so im looking for something that will do minor damage to the credit card. but by this spring i should be able to afford another lens, one thats bigger 'n better...

any suggestions?

Nikon 50mm f1.8 .... cheap .... sharp.....fast....

[Marko]

Travis's suggestion is a good one. Your lens is very versatile but slowish. When the light is really low - a fast F1.8 lens is awesome!

You might also consider a macro lens if you really like close up work - this one - Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro Lens for Nikon

gets good reviews and is about 500. new.


hope that helps

marko

[tirediron]

Ehhh... I'd recommend the 1.4 vice the 1.8. Still not terribly expensive, and it does have a metal mount!

[Travis]

Ehhh... I'd recommend the 1.4 vice the 1.8. Still not terribly expensive, and it does have a metal mount!

I would have normally suggested the 1.4 but her budget is tight and this lens costs more than twice the amount of the 1.8.


EDIT: BTW Kiley the baby portraiture I have posted in the September assignments was taken with the 5omm 1.8. The aperture was set to 1.8 and is still quite sharp. The don`t call this lens ``plastic fantastic`` for nothing.

[kiley9806]

ok great! these are some good suggestions... i will have to go to the store & take a look at the 1.4 & 1.8 and see where to go from there.

what do you guys think of buying 2nd hand? i found the following ad on kijiji.com, and am interested in having a second body & more lenses, at the great price of $750... any tips when buying 2nd hand? both these lenses will be compatible with my d80, right?

Includes:
-Nikon D70s body w/ Nikon strap and lcd protector
-Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f4.5-5.5 lens w/ lens hood
-Nikkor AF 70-300 mm f4-5.6 G lens
-Nikon battery and charger
-USB Data transfer cable
-Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Infrared remote
-Lowerpro Camera Case
-SanDisk Ultra II 2 GB Compact Flash Memory card

[JoeMezz]

ok, so i have my new nikon d80 and the AF-S nikkor 18-200mm vr lens. now i want to look into my next lens.

an idea of what i like to shoot... mainly people, animals, nature, wildlife, close-ups. not too many landscapes or buildings. im getting more into engagement/wedding/family photography.

my budget is limited right now, but i need something more - so im looking for something that will do minor damage to the credit card. but by this spring i should be able to afford another lens, one thats bigger 'n better...

any suggestions?

I agree on the 50mm and the 1.4
You will be very impressed.

It gathers light like you would not believe and it is VERY sharp.

GET THE 1.4 !!!!!!




http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/images1/50mm-f14-d/KEN_0004-600.jpg

[JoeMezz]

Forgot to mention.. the DOF at 1.4 50mm is GREAT GREAT FUN