mitch_singer Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I have decided to purchase the 50mm 1,8 lense for indoor use(gym). I am going on a cruise this summer, any reccomendations for a good all around lense other than the 50,1.8. ThanksMitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric friedemann Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 For which Nikon camera(s)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_brown4 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 When in doubt, half or double the focal length to build a lens kit. So, look at a 24mm and/or a 105mm lens to complement your 50. Guessing you have a digital camera, I'd definately add the 24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujwal Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I am guessing that you are using a Film camera ..in that case...a 24-85 AFS lens or the bigger AFD lens will be a very useful walkaround lens. If you are using digital, they would still be very useful 36-128mm range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.a. Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Hi Mitch, For indoor pictures I would use fix focals like 24 or 35 mm opened at 1,8 or 2,8 f, there is some serious option in Nikkor line up. For indoor portraits, you have the 85 mm f/1,8. Another option, fast zooms like 20-35 mm f/2,8 or less faster 24- 50 mm f/3,3-4,5 and eventually a TTL AF independent flash unit. For pratical reasons, you can carry only a single zoom lens, the well regarded Nikkor 28-105 mm f/3,5-4,5. Best regards J.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klix Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Assuming you have a camera body that is fully compatible with *AFS* and *G* then I would also recommend the 24-85mm AFS G lens as an everyday, all around lens. It's inexpensive in the used market and a good all around performer. For a cruise, IMO, this lens would be wide enough on a film body, but if you are using a DSLR, you'd probably want something wider to supplement it. KL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 The 18-35mm AF-D is a superb lens for digital or film... especially for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan park Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Thats funny. I'm selling my 24-85 ED-IF lens if your interested. It's in good shape. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo5 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I had a Nikon 28-105 ED IF zoom that I loved but later sold it. Now I'm more interested in shooting wide so the 17-35mm AF-S would be my first choice for an all around lens, probably more likely to get the Nikon 18-35mm though as funds for the former aren't likely to appear anytime soon... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_ql Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 You might consider the 35mm f/2 AF-D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_nelson1 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Of course, by "all around lens" he <B>might</B> mean a fish-eye lens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_c._turner Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Nikon 24-120 AF-S VR if your camera supports this lens features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gib Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 35mm f2 lens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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