jakegagne

For DX: 50mm f/1.8

Sigma 10-20mm

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Matt,

 

Thanks for making me aware of that! I hadn't even thought of whether it would swivel or not. That complicates things a bit. I guess I'll look at the 600, since I would probably use it in portrait orientation quite a bit.

I've been looking for an inexpensive flash for general indoor use, and the

occasional family picture, and the SB-400 looked perfect for my needs. I also

looked at the SB-600, but I'd really like something small and I honestly don't

see myself using the flash enough to spend nearly $200, as I'm more of a

landscape/abstract guy. Anyway, it looks nice, just wondering if anyone had any

experience with it before I pick one up off Amazon. Any thoughts? Complaints?

 

Thanks,

Jake

Hartford from across the Connecticut River might look nice. Haven't done it myself, but I've seen some nice shots.

I'm just curious as to what your usual focal length range is when you shoot

landscapes. I've been a bit rather addicted to my 10-20mm lately, and I'm

probably going to experiment with my telephoto next time I'm out shooting.

I live in Simsbury, and it's a very beautiful valley town, so perhaps wandering about the Farmington Valley area (Avon, Farmington, Simsbury) might produce some nice images.

I haven't any example shots, but I just compared 10mm to 18mm, and the difference is phenomenal. I love my 10-20mm, and while it certainly has its flaws, it's a great lens nonetheless. It changed the way I look at photography. Highly recommended.

@Peter: I certainly think you made a good point about learning what you want to use as you grow. One major reason I suggested a prime is because, I think, using one makes you a better photographer. Personally I feel like my compositions have been much stronger since obtaining the two primes I own. Also, rather than just guessing what sort of lenses you need, using a prime helps determine that. For example, if you're to shoot wildlife with a 50mm, you'll quickly realize you need a telephoto, and get one. Or if you try to shoot landscapes, you'll probably find out that a wider angle is necessary. Just my thoughts.

 

-Jake

I have a D50 and love it to death. So I'd recommend that, simply because: 1. It's cheaper, and 2. It autofocuses with all AF lenses. And skip the kit lenses. I made the mistake of getting two kit lenses, both of which I rarely use. Start with either a 50mm f/1.8 or a 35mm f/2 (I just got it and I love it so far).

Honestly I wouldn't get the D60, D40, or D40x because of the lens incompatibility. Perhaps a D80 would be a good choice. If I had had more money when I bought my DSLR, I'd have bought a D80. The body is pretty irrelevant without good glass anyway.

I, like many other DSLR users, purchased a 50mm f/1.8, thinking it would be a

perfect normal lens. However, the crop factor proved to be a bit irritating, and

so I'll keep it simply because it's so cheap and sharp, but I'd like an actual

normal-length lens. After some research, the 35mm f/2 seemed the perfect choice

(53mm) at a great price. I'd just like to hear anyone's experiences with this

lens; problems, pros, cons, etc. And a few people have mentioned the AI-S

version, but that's really not an option, as my D50 won't meter with it, and I'm

lazy ;)

 

Thanks,

 

Jake

Hey everyone, first-time poster here. I'm going on a little 2-day trip to New

York City in a few weeks, and can't decide which lenses to bring. I've a Nikon

D50 body, a Sigma 10-20mm, a Nikon 28-80mm, a Nikon 50mm f1.8, and a Nikon

70-300mm. Which lens(es?) should I bring and why?