kevin_khuu1

Hello everyone.. I know I have several questions posted on the forum. I have decided to get teh D40x but can you

tell me with option would you pick.

 

option A: D40X body only (demo) for $300.00. I will have to put the lens separately. OR

 

option B:

1 Nikon D40x Camera Body

1 55-200 Nikkor 55-200MM VR lens

1 28-70mm Sigma Lens

1x UV 52mm Filter

5 Color 52mm Filter

3 Micro 52mm Filter

Sigma DSLR Camera Bag that will fit everything I mention

Sd Card Belt Clip

Lowepro Transporter Camera Strap replace default nikon strap

 

Total will be $580.00.

 

I like option B but one problem with option B is that the sigma lens is Manual, not AF. And I really prefer

having all my lens to be Nikon.

 

Which option would you advice me on choosing?

So if I choose to buy the D40x, then that means that i can only use Nikon AF-S lens right? Are AF-S lense generally alot more expensive than regular AF lenses that doesn't have a motor?

I have considered the D40x but I have read that the D40x does not have a built in AF motor, which will require that I buy lens with AF motor, which I am guessing would cost more. Also, the price difference between the D40x and D80 is about $100.00. As for the lens I guess I will have to play around with it at a local camera shop to see what it is that I want.

Oh wow! Thank you for the info Travis. Good thing I posted this on the forum. I guess I should just buy a new D80 body at bhphoto.com and then go buy my lens separate.. But for being a newbie, it's difficult to know which lens is right for me.

- Nikon D80 body (perfect condition, took only about 4k pictures with)

- nikkor (nikon) 70-300

- Sigma 28-70

- 3 year warranty (two years left - camera one year old)

- small camera backpack

- 4 GB Memory card

- battery & charger

- cables to attach to computer.

 

A private seller is selling this package for $850. Since I am new to DSLR, do you thik this is a good price?

I am sure it would cost me more if I were to buy them separately.

You can get a new Nikon D80 body for $570 at BHphoto.com.

Hello everyone.... I found some used D80 bodies offered on Adorama.com website that was selling for a really good

price of $519 for excellent condition rating and $544 for a Demo condition rating. Is Adorama.com a reliable site to

purchase the used camera body? and is this a good price?

I went on Adorama.com to check out the SD card recommended by Diane. I found some used D80 bodies offered on the website that was selling for a really good price of $519 for excellent condition rating and $544 for a Demo condition rating. Is Adorama.com a reliable site to purchase the used camera body?

Thank you everyone for the wonderful advice. Nolan, I checked out BHphoto on the D80 for $569 but unfortunately they are not taking any more orders.

I have decided to enter the digital SLR world and would like to get some feedbacks from Nikon users. After doing

some researching and reading articles, blogs and forums I have decided to purchase a used D80 because I can get

better deals from ppl wanting to upgrade their D80 to the new D90. My question is to you is. If you had a choice

would you buy a used D80 outfit that already comes with a lens OR would you buy separately a used D80 body and

a brand new lens of your choice? And my 2nd question, what new lens would you recommend for a newbee?

 

My budget for both body and lens will be $800 or less. Please give me your input so I can make a better decision.