Hi Shawna - I think you made a great decision too! I purchased the D80 with the 18-135mm kit lens and now I hardly use it. If I were to do it again, I would probably start with the Nikon 18-200 VR. It's a great all-around lens. (I went from a P&S to my D80) I also agree with the other suggestions on getting the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 itﾒs only about $100 and well worth it. Itﾒs one of my favourite lenses. Itﾒs really fast in low light and will give you excellent focus detail and DoF. I have love experimenting with the DoF.
For everyday and travel I tend to grab my Nikon 18-200mm VR (and my Sigma 10-20mm if I will be shooting landscapes or interiors ﾖ ie. used it while on a cruise). I have been quite pleased with the 18-200mm VR. Itﾒs not nearly as sharp as the 50mm f/1.8 but great if you donﾒt want to lug around a lot of different lenses.
Best of luck on your decision and please let us know what you select.
Beginner buys a d80 with no kit lens. My Bad?
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Hi Shawna - I think you made a great decision too! I purchased the D80 with the 18-135mm kit lens and now I hardly use it. If I were to do it again, I would probably start with the Nikon 18-200 VR. It's a great all-around lens. (I went from a P&S to my D80) I also agree with the other suggestions on getting the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 itﾒs only about $100 and well worth it. Itﾒs one of my favourite lenses. Itﾒs really fast in low light and will give you excellent focus detail and DoF. I have love experimenting with the DoF.
For everyday and travel I tend to grab my Nikon 18-200mm VR (and my Sigma 10-20mm if I will be shooting landscapes or interiors ﾖ ie. used it while on a cruise). I have been quite pleased with the 18-200mm VR. Itﾒs not nearly as sharp as the 50mm f/1.8 but great if you donﾒt want to lug around a lot of different lenses.
Best of luck on your decision and please let us know what you select.
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