Nikon D50 vs D70

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  • Mar 1, 2006 at 1:57 pm #7031
    Avatar photoSteve K.
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    Zach et al….

    I really enjoy the photography forum…learning a lot here. I’m ready to take the plunge into DSLR and wanted some imput from you guys. I can get the D50 kit (28mm-80mm lens) from Wolf Camera for $599. The D70 is double the amount.

    Can anyone convince me that I should pay double the amount when I intend to use this camera for fishing/wildlife photography….no professional work for me but I do enjoy quality photography.

    Basic differences between the two – in layman’s terms. I’m sure this topic has been discussed ad nauseum…..if so….can you link me to the thread?

    Thanks guys!

    Drifter

    Mar 1, 2006 at 2:10 pm #60388
    Zach Matthews
    The Itinerant Angler

    I’m not familiar with the 28-80 lens but the main difference in the two is the lense that comes with the kit.

    The D50’s 18-55mm is not a particularly nice lens.

    Mar 1, 2006 at 11:58 pm #60389
    Avatar photoSteve K.
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    Zach,

    Thanks for the info. I agree…I need wide angle as well.

    The ad does indicate that the kit cimes with a Nikkor lens. Thanks again…..Drifter


    Nikon D50 Digital SLR w/Nikkor 28-80mm F/3.3-5.6 G Lens
    Nikon Digital Sale – Was $699.99 – Save $100
    The D50 inherits the high image quality, responsiveness and speed consumers have come to expect of Nikon’s digital SLR cameras, while also embodying a simple, intuitive and compact design, so anyone in the family can use it without hesitation.
    Mfr # SLR1133

    Mar 2, 2006 at 12:06 am #60390
    Zach Matthews
    The Itinerant Angler

    Drifter –

    That lens is older film-camera stock.

    Mar 2, 2006 at 12:10 am #60391
    Zach Matthews
    The Itinerant Angler

    This is a good deal if you act quickly:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-Nikkor-18-70mm-AFS-DX-Lens-for-Nikon-D70-D200_W0QQitemZ7595733814QQcategoryZ106863QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    That one will set you back $215 with shipping, and it is like new.

    Mar 2, 2006 at 3:10 am #60392
    whit
    Member

    Zach,

    After your response to my post on Sunday, I ran across the same ad at Wolf and noted the 28-70 lens.

    Mar 11, 2006 at 6:33 pm #60393
    Avatar photoSteve K.
    Member

    Zach,

    Sorry to beat the deceased equine, but

    Mar 11, 2006 at 7:06 pm #60394
    Zach Matthews
    The Itinerant Angler

    Drifter –

    Sounds fishy to me.

    Mar 11, 2006 at 7:49 pm #60395
    whit
    Member

    Drifter,

    I did get the 70-300 (last Monday)… I’ve been using it almost exclusively since then.. I’m still in the experimentation mode altogether, so very few of my pictures are turning out very well (I did get a good shot of the moon, during daylight the other day…

    I’ll 2nd what Zach said on the deal… During my research, I came across some feedback on certain mail order houses, which talked about the serial numbers not matching between the camera and the box it was in.

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