Nikon lens recommendation
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Dave,
Amazon is having a great deal on the 18-200 VR right now http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BY52NU?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=dealt4725-20&linkCode=asn.
Dave,
I’d also vote for the Nikon 18-200VR. Great lens that can handle a lot of situations.
KEH.com has a used one in excellent condition on their website for $525. I’ve only heard good things about dealing with KEH.
Steve
Glass cost is certainly a difficult thing to swallow when getting started. Keep in mind, lens is (I think) actually a variable 3.5-4.5 . That said, it’s probably great to start with and will work for you for quite some time. shannon
If I could have only one lens for family and general use, I would get the 18-200 without a second thought.
I have a 28-70, a 70-300 and a nice 50. I would trade the two zooms in a minute for the 18-200, and could do without the 50.
If I had the 18-200 from the start, my next purchases would be a 50, a nice flash, a good tripod (maybe carbon) and maybe a remote. I can’t remember its exact features, but if the 18-200 does not do macro, I would also consider a macro lens.
Neal’s 105 (?) is also an exceptionally sweet lens. I would love to have that for candid photos and natural light. It is outside the price point, and I know we should not covet our neighbor’s goods, but I must admit that I have a hard time not coveting that lens.
One thought on glass always leads to another. Price point will dictate your choices won’t it? Sooner or later someone will kick in their .02 on prehistoric manual lenses. shannon
If I could have only one lens for family and general use, I would get the 18-200 without a second thought.
Yip, I bought a 55-200 due to costs, and regret it to the extent that I will be buying a 18-200 before my next fishing trip…
Good luck with the purchase Dave. One last comment in reference to Mike’s above; many people buy average glass for cost and then later regret the purchase, especially with Nikon since the 18-200 is such a good workhorse lens. If you have “any” doubt I recommend saving an additional scrap of cash and going for the better lens – you will not regret it. It is hard I realize but too many people end up with buyer’s remorse and pictures are so important to our families and the memories last forever.
For example, I went to a local new startup fly shop the other day and the owner was trying to take pictures of the shop to post on her webpage.
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