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<p>Thanx David but I have no idea what that means. Or what I do with that info. Like I said Im new to this. Also my kid is only 7 so at the tournys they just put a bunch of mats together and tape off sections. I dont know the exact distance they are away from me, I was just guessing they are no more than 30ft.</p>

<p>Thanx for the help guys. I was already checking into the 50/1.8 but I will now check the 35/1.8. I think the autofocus on the 35 would be worth the extra money and yeas Im litteraly right next to the mat, Im acually kneeling on the mat, doesnt get much better that that.<br>

With this lens do I still need to crank up my ISO? What other uses would these lens be good for? I dont have alot of money to spend on lens, so I kinda want something I can use for other stuff too.<br>

Thanx for the help and sorry if these questions sound dumb, Im new to this.</p>

<p>I think this was the lens my friend was talking about<br>

<a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/247091-USA/Nikon_2137_Normal_AF_Nikkor_50mm.html#specifications">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/247091-USA/Nikon_2137_Normal_AF_Nikkor_50mm.html#specifications</a></p>

<p>I dont know if I should post here or the beginners section, because I am a beginner, but I would like to know what is a good lens for wreslting. I just want some nice pictures of my son. I can get right next to the mat so Im anywhere from 1-30ft away. I have a Nikon D40 with the kit lens 18-55 and the 55-200 lens as well. I was told to get a prime lens, maybe f/2.8 cant remember. Also any tips on shutter speeds and ISO's. I did some research on it but it seems a little outdated so I thought Id refresh it. Thank you in advance</p>

<p>Ok so could I get some examples of when to use 200,400,800,1600, and 3200 ISO<br>

I know they give examples in the manual but I wanted to hear your take on it.</p>

<p>Thank you everyone. I looked in the book again to see how he wrote it but couldnt find it. You guys gave me some good help, thanx again. Im sure there will be more questions later</p>

<p>What would be a good setup for a Nikon D40. I have the kit lens 18-55 and the 55-200. Might get a 1.8 lens but not sure. I can get right up next to the mat, and Im not buying any extra lights. So apeture,shutterspeed and ISO setups would be appreciated. Im new to this, so forgive me</p>

<p>I was reading Brian Petersons "Understanding Exposure" and he states in there somewhere to just get familiar with one setting of ISo (example200) and stick with it. Granted this was written a few years back, but would any of you recomend setting your camera with 1 ISO setting or take advantage of all your settings? Im using a Nikon D40 by the way</p>

<p>I have a clear glass (UV?) filter on my camera, should I just leave that on for most shots? I dont have a polorizer.</p>

<p>Well thanx alot guys. Im going to look for Petersons Understanding exposure book as soon as I can. I know how to change settings on my camera but just dont know what I need to change them to. Thanx for all the help and Im sure you will hear more from me</p>

<p>Well I found a guide to the D40 written my Ken Rockwell and did pickup a few things there. I think I will get a book about photgraphy. I need to learn more about f-stops too. I seem to see that everywhere. Thanx for the help</p>

<p>Hello everyone Im new to photography, and bought a Nikon D40 with kit lens and 55-200 lens. I keep reading to get a good book to start learning more. So my question is who makes the best book for the D40. Or should I just get a general photography book? I have a lot to learn, so dont use big words with me lol. </p>