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<p>I love my 17-55mm DX lens on my D200. However, I just bough a Nikon D4....I am vacillating between buying the 24mm f/1.4G and the 24-70mm zoom! My son owns the 24mm f/1.4G, so I have used it....and love the results.</p>

<p>I still own and use both my D100 and D200. I gave up on Nikon giving us a D400, so I took delivery today of a Nikon D4. I will continue to use the D200, since I own some DX lenses that I love.</p>

<p>My camera bag also includes a Nikkormat EL and a Nikon F2....yes, FILM cameras! Occasionally, I like to purchase some film and go retro.</p>

<p>The important thing with cameras you put away for awhile...maybe years...is to remove the battery. Battery leakage = death for a camera.</p>

<p>Like Shun, I own a number of Nikon macro lenses:</p>

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<li>200mm f/4 AF-D</li>

<li>105mm f/2.8 AF</li>

<li>105mm f/2.8 AF-S VR</li>

<li>40mm f/2.8 AF-S DX</li>

<li>55mm f/3.5 (AI'ed)</li>

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<p>Each lens has its own use for me, but I shoot mainly macro. I would suggest that you consider a gently-used 105mm f/2.8 (the previous generation to the current VR model). If not that, I would go with the Nikkor 60mm macro....they are always in demand, since they are still being made, should you decide later to sell it. Which one do I use the most? The 105mm f/2.8 AF-S VR....and, always with a tripod. If you plan to shoot macro, a tripod is a MUST!</p>

<p>Roxanne, as a woman who enjoys hiking and photography, I can say that LowePro makes some of the best packs for this purpose! If you haven't already, consider investing in one that fits you and is comfortable and make sure to get one of those that is also water-proof (I think they call it AW = All Weather). As someone else experienced with shooting in the tropics mentioned....plastic bags are a necessity! They take up not space and weigh nothing, but they are invaluable. I believe the D300 is waterproof....but, I know of no Nikon lenses that make this claim. I would cover the camera as well....no reason to tempt fate!</p>

<p>I had to laugh at the above re: Shun's CF card purchase price. I bought my D100 in November 2003, and I bought myself a Christmas present that year of a Lexar 512MB 80x WA CF card....for $160.00! By the way, my son is still using both the D100 AND the 512MB card as we speak.<br>

Now, I am looking for advice re: Lexar CF cards for my D200. It seems that everyone concurs that 8GB cards are compatible with the Nikon D200. But, what about the speed? Is there a write speed above which I am wasting my $$? I thought that there used to be a chart on the Lexar web site that addressed this, but I was unable to find it, so I came to the experts!<br>

Thanks in advance...</p>

<p>Forget about the lens, Josh....that's $pent money! Just get out and take some photos close to home, and be thankful that you have a hot shower to look forward to when you get home. The more $$$ I spend on lenses, the more I realize that what's really important is getting out and using the ones I have.... Oh, and take your wife with you!</p>

D200/Nikon 17-55mm DX

I searched at one point for a replacement case for my Nikkormat EL (first iteration)...I found one, and it has since fallen apart, as well. Now, I am using a leather case made for the Nikkormat. It is slightly bigger on both sides, but it works! I don't know if a leather case was ever made for the Nikkormat EL's, but you should snag one of those if you manage to locate one.

 

Cheers

Not only are the D200 batteries relatively inexpensive, but they last through quite a bit of shooting!

Congrats, duncan! I second BW's comment. You will enjoy your D200 experience much more if you bite the bullet and go with the SB800 (or, SB600). Trying to make something work that just isn't made to work with the D200 might just be a lesson in frustration.

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I have found the 24-120 VR to be quite sharp, and I use it as my "normal" lens. I do not have experience with the 28-105, but I do have the 35-105; it is not quite as sharp, but a good lens, nonetheless. I would choose the 24-120, if you are looking at the VR version.

Ian, I own both the 105mm AF-S and its replacement, the 105mm AF-S VR. I really didn't think Nikon could improve on the 105mm non-VR...but, they did! The VR version is the sharpest Nikon lens I own, and it has beautiful bokeh. It IS, however, a very heavy lens. You should have no problem finding a good used 105mm non-VR, if you don't want to buy new. I have used a friend's 60mm, which is also very good optically, but I prefer the 105mm for shooting both plants (and critters), since you don't feel like you are climbing inside the flower to take the picture.

 

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photo girl, you bought good glass....go ahead and protect your investment with a good filter (Nikon or B+W)! There is no worry about scratching your lens when cleaning, and I know more than one person whose filter saved their lens from damage when an accident occurred. If you ever suspect the filter degrades your picture, take it off, and shoot without it, then replace it! I have filters on all my Nikon lenses and on my Leica spotting scope.

 

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