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I have a Nikon D50 with Nikkor lens 16-85mm. I'm going to take a group photo and I will be in the photo--should I set

my camera for Auto focus or manual focus and just focus before I get into the photo?

I have been asked to take a photo of a very large group of people 50 or more and I want to make sure everyone is

focused. My first question is what focus setting should I be in on my camera ( I have a Nikon D50) should it be in

single-area ---dynamic area or other? Another question is I'm going to be in the photo, so I'm using a remote to

trigger the shutter--should I have the camera set in Autofocus or manual focus and just focus it before I get into the

photo? Question number three-- should I use a wide angle lens and what mm should I use? thanks for all your

responses. D

I am new to digital SLR and have the Nikon D50 kit with 18-55mm lens--I am

wanting to expand to a bigger better lens without paying "big" prices. Would

like info on off brand (not Nikon) lenses such as Tamron. Would like up to a

300mm lens with zoom and image stabilization feature to go with D50 camera.

Would this lens be good for nature, wildlife photos? What is usual price for

this lens?