b_neal Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I just started a college photo class. I have a Nikon FM10 with the 35-70mm lens that came with the kit - but I'm looking for a little bit better lens that isn't going to break the bank. Any suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfophotos Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 You might want to try the Nikkor 50mm 2.0 AI lens. Ought be be pretty cheap from a place like KEH. You'll have an outsandingly sharp "normal" lens that's pretty fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason j Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 My first Nikon is an FM10. First, ask your teacher. Second, what do you want to do? If you want to shoot in low light, Nikon makes excellent fast 50mm lenses (with maximum apertures of 2.8 or wider). If you want a telephoto zoom. The manual focus 70-210mm 1:4 has served me well and is cheap. Finally, read the Nikon Compendium for reviews of almost all Nikon lenses, especially the manual focus lens that work best with the FM10. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnabdas Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 The obligatory 50/1.8 AIS (or AF) is a must have for anyone attending photography classes (IMHO). Next candidates are 35/2 and 105/2.5. With these 3 lenses, amazing pictures can be obtained in the vast majority of situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan_brenizer Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I was going to say the same thing as Mark. They're going for less than $40 on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john schroeder Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 You can't go wrong with a 50mm f1.8! I wouldn't go to class without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_harris15 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Agree with the comments on the 50mm. Great optical quality & fast. Maybe look at both the 135mm F2.8 & the 200mm F4 Nikkors, which can be picked up quite cheaply. Reviews that I have read rate them well for performance, & I have certainly been happy with what my two have produced. The 105mm F2.5 still commands a good price used. The other two aren't so fashionable any more, hence I was able to get both of them for less than cost of the 105mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawz Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 50mm f1.8 Series E. Just as good as the AI-S, half the (already low) price. Then add Sigma SuperWide II 24/2.8 (Runs much less than the AI-S, as good or better if you don't need CRC) and a 135mm f3.5 (cheaper than the 2.8) and you've got an excellent kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuyeah Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Nikkor 50mm AiS 1.4, Mint on fleaBay is $150usd Nikkor 135 AiS 2.8 LN on fleaBay is $100usd For 50mm AiS, although 1.8 is well known work horse, but i will go 1.4 all the way especially they are not that expansive. Faster is still faster. If you wanna put a bit more. 45mm 2.8P is actually a sexy beast to work with too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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