tomas_garcia_moreno Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 What do you think about a combination like this: Nikon D40, lens 18-200 mm VR or do you recommend something different on the similar price/quality range... The idea is getting a camara and 1 multipurpose lens Thank you for suggesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afs760bf Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I have the Sigma 18-200 and I might go with that if I could only have one lens. Trouble is, I always think I need something just a little faster, a little wider, or a little longer. It's not a bad choice, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles_Webster Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Your choice of lens should be based on the things you shoot. If you shoot birds and wildlife, that 18-200 will be very lacking. If you shoot nightclub acts, it's going to be too slow, etc. Think first about what you shoot/want to shoot, then make you lens choice. There is no single do-everything lens. <Chas> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_w. Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 You may need a relatively fast (<= 2.0) in the 35-90 range for low light situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_brody Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I agree with Charles. Depending on your answer to his question, you might just discover that an upper level "point & shoot" meets your needs at a lower price, lighter weight and greater convenience. In the early film SLR days, I remember advising numerous friends who wanted to "get into photography" about which SLR to get only to find the camera left at home on hikes and trips because of size and weight considerations. Give it some careful thought and be realistic. Are you really going to post-process, spend lots of money on software, a good printer, paper and ink, and make large images? Are you a documentary photographer, translation trips and family events, or are you seriously considering "fine art?" Good luck and have fun. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgalyon Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Tomas, Look at reviews for the Nikon D40 vs. the D50. I bought my wife the 50 last summer and she loves it. For the difference in price I think you'll find that even if you have to wait a while to save some additional cash...it will be worth it. When you read the reviews you'll find you're getting a lot more, feature wise, for just a little more cash.........do yourself a favor, do the research! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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