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<p>Dont worry I've definately done the noise test on my monitor screen :P Sorry that wasn't clear. Just wanted to note I have backlighting so I see a lot of detail compared to normal monitors.<br>

Even though on the D700 it crops DX lenses to about 5mp, the noise quality is still so good. I tried it on my 18-55 vr 3.5 (which I miss!) and my 55-200 vr 4-5.6 (which is rubbish) and like I said, even though I get 10mp on my D60, it still looks better on my D700 even at 200% :)<br>

I do use a tripod mostly, but I am a bit of a pune and my tripod is rather heavy.... I should probably invest in a good portable one. And work out.<br>

"Zoom with your feet" I like that, I know portraiture is definately my main focus (no pun intended) I was just hoping for a zoom lens I guess, something a bit more versatile.</p>

<p>To the people who are suggesting I go back to DX- I have a D60, getting a D7000 seems to be a pointless upgrade if I can afford a D700. If I got a D7000, that is £1000. My D700 cost me £1300 and it is practically new with 5 year warantee. Ok, so fantastic lenses are out of the question at the moment - but I dont see the point in getting all kitted out with DX stuff when I<em> can</em> afford full frame and one good lens.<br>

Its not just printing - (I do have to do A1 prints on my course, especially for my end of year exhibition) - but its the extra detail. With my LED screen, I can see all the noise in blacks- but with any FX photos I take, no matter the lens, the quality is far better. Also, I can up the ISO to compensate for my shaky hand. I know everyone says lenses are important, but to be honest I personally think it should all start with the camera and build up from there. I'm sorry if you don't agree.<br>

For the moment, I just want a nice portrait one for the time being - I can borrow others from my uni.<br>

Thank you for your input Vineet - it sounds like you're more in my boat :P To be honest, portraits will be all sorts. So a fixed focal won't be best...<br>

And thank you all for the advice. I would definately prefer a lens with AF... are there any Sigma equivelents to your suggestions I should look at? And here's a (probably) really stupid question - how do I know which sigma lenses are for full frame? (</p>

<p>I only have a 55mm micro and a 28-80mm 3.3-5.6 and I get awful vignetting on that.<br>

Sorry for not being very specific, I'm just so confused by reviews and Ken Rockwell has ruined my opinion. I'd prefer to not have a fixed focal length tho. Also, I've got quite a shakey hold, I cant afford VR though... :(</p>

<p>Hi, sorry for another post, but my head is feeling scrambled after 5+ hours researching lenses and I really appreciated the advice I got last time.</p>

<p>Basically I have a D700 and I'm looking for a pretty much default lens, mostly used for portraits. My budget is only really £400, at a stretch.<br>

I dont mind buying third party lenses either, tho I would much appreciate what the difference between them and nikkor is in your opinion!</p>

<p>Thank you :)</p>

<p>Peter - I still have my DX kit - wouldn't get rid of my trusty D60. But I would never even consider getting rid of my D700. I know it sounds silly, but as a female <em>student</em> photgrapher, its hard to be taken seriously. I am surrounded by students with their consumer cameras who have no idea what they are doing and I dont want to be seen as that. I am extremely serious about photography and I need a serious camera. I know lenses are just as important (some argue more so, I think its down to personal opinion) but I will save up for a decent one, these cheap lenses are just to keep me going :)<br>

Thank you all for your input, it sounds like I should keep my micro...</p>

<p>Any advice on an affordable lens for portrait? When I say affordable, I really mean below £300.</p>

<p>I've recently bought a D700, I have a 28-80mm f3.3-5.6 and a 55mm micro f2.8 - these are all I can afford right now, the camera upgrade has left me very skint! - but I was considering selling my micro for the 50mm f1.8. I do love doing macro, but portraits are more what I'm leaning towards on my course, so I was just wondering whether the 50mm would be just as good (or close) for macro?</p>

<p>I'd love to be able to have them both to compare but I just can't afford that at the moment. Any advice on which one I should go for would be appreciated :)</p>

<p>(p.s. sorry if I come across a bit of a newbie, its only because I am!)</p>

<p>~Saoirse</p>