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Folks. Hope you don't mind a newbie popping in here and asking a couple of
questions.

I've used a digital camera for several years now, and I've decided to now
dip my toe in the ocean that is DSLRs. A guy I work with has suggested that
the Nikon D5000 is a good camera for me to start with, given my knowledge of
digital cameras and my experience in photography. However, where I'm
falling down is the minefield that is lenses.

I know that the suggestion of which lens to use is a personal thing, but as
a newbie I'd appreciate any help you can give. So, here goes...

I'm looking for two lenses. One lens will be used for normal, everyday
common or garden photography, i.e. 'snaps', local / close-up shots etc. The
other will be used to shoot objects at a distance, I'm guessing a telephoto.
The reason for this is, I like taking panoramic, wildlife, outdoor shots and
I'm going on a safari in November...hence the desire to upgrade my camera.

So, lens wise, I have the following 4 suggestions / options, which I would
appreciate your comments on as to their suitability for my needs.

For my primary lens, I'm looking at either of these two:

Nikon 18-55mm
Nikon 18-105mm

For the secondary, it's a choice between:

Sigma 70-300mm
Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm
Tamron 70-300mm

So, as you'll see, I have a few to choose from and I'm a bit confused as to
which to go with. As a beginner in the world of DSLR, what would you
suggest?

Many thanks for your help.

Duncs

In message <2010022815122419336-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom>, Savageduck
<savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> writes
>On 2010-02-28 14:56:26 -0800, "Paul" <(E-Mail Removed)> said:
>
>> Folks. Hope you don't mind a newbie popping in here and asking a
>>couple of questions.
>> I've used a digital camera for several years now, and I've decided
>>to now dip my toe in the ocean that is DSLRs. A guy I work with has
>>suggested that the Nikon D5000 is a good camera for me to start with,
>>given my knowledge of digital cameras and my experience in
>>photography. However, where I'm falling down is the minefield that
>>is lenses.
>> I know that the suggestion of which lens to use is a personal thing,
>>but as a newbie I'd appreciate any help you can give. So, here
>>goes...
>> I'm looking for two lenses. One lens will be used for normal,
>>everyday common or garden photography, i.e. 'snaps', local / close-up
>>shots etc. The other will be used to shoot objects at a distance,
>>I'm guessing a telephoto. The reason for this is, I like taking
>>panoramic, wildlife, outdoor shots and I'm going on a safari in
>>November...hence the desire to upgrade my camera.
>> So, lens wise, I have the following 4 suggestions / options, which I
>>would appreciate your comments on as to their suitability for my
>>needs.
>> For my primary lens, I'm looking at either of these two:
>> Nikon 18-55mm
>> Nikon 18-105mm
>> For the secondary, it's a choice between:
>> Sigma 70-300mm
>> Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm
>> Tamron 70-300mm
>> So, as you'll see, I have a few to choose from and I'm a bit
>>confused as to which to go with. As a beginner in the world of DSLR,
>>what would you suggest?
>> Many thanks for your help.
>> Duncs
>
>If you are going with the D5000, both the Nikkor 18-55mm & the 18-105mm
>are not bad as kit lenses. The 18-105mm seems to be the more versatile
>as a walk around lens. Both are good value.
>
>For a longer lens the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm is a surprisingly sharp
>lens and a good value.

I would agree... both are good versatile lenses to work with until you
find you need something specific for a specific task.

>Having entered this newsgroup, you will find a host of opinions
>bordering on the religious, regarding manufacturers, pros & cons of
>various models, and those in favor of P&S, or Super Zooms, Bridge
>cameras, or DSLRs, and at times the discussion can get ugly.
>My suggestion is go with whatever you feel comfortable with. The D5000
>is just fine.

Couldn't agree more. There are Better cameras than the D5000 it's true,
the D3x for example (you will have to sell the wife, kids and house for
that one :-) but the D5000 is a good camera.

Canon and Nikon have about 90% of the market between them and large
*systems*. It's not just the camera but the lenses and flashes and
other bits. Also both Nikon and Canon have vast 3rd party support. Nikon
or Canon are more likely to have what you need than any other makes.

You won't go wrong with either Nikon or Canon. Despite what the nutters
say there is nothing much to choose between Nikon and Canon so if you
like the D5000 it is a good choice.

Note other makes are technically good but as they only hold 10% of the
market between them they have MUCH smaller ranges of lenses etc. The
could disappear at any time in the next take over or market shift.

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try this 'test results' page with ISO 12233 chart comparisons.

Sorry, no Nikon here, but a lot of Canon and some Tamron and Smegma - oops, sorry! Sigma! lenses tested for sharpness.

"Charles E Hardwidge" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:E0Din.45951$(E-Mail Removed) om...
> "Savageduck" <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote in message
> news:2010022815122419336-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom...
>
>> Having entered this newsgroup, you will find a host of opinions bordering
>> on the religious, regarding manufacturers, pros & cons of various models,
>> and those in favor of P&S, or Super Zooms, Bridge cameras, or DSLRs, and
>> at times the discussion can get ugly. My suggestion is go with whatever
>> you feel comfortable with. The D5000 is just fine.
>
> I've no idea of the merits of either the camera or lens but I'll get
> behind
> this comment. Bottom line: what do you want to do, when do you need it,
> and
> how much money have you got?
>
I suggest that you go to a camera store and actually hold a few Nikon and
Canon DSLRs to see which ones feel most comfortable in your hands. Some
favor one brand or model over another, but both make good cameras. Buy the
one that best fits your hand, needs and bank account.

Ron

In message <4b8c9512$0$31981$(E-Mail Removed)>, Ron Recer
<(E-Mail Removed)> writes
<snip>
> Buy the
>one that best fits your hand, needs and bank account.

I brought the one that fitted my hand and it was an Olympus E510. It
can take great photos - the main handicap is the finger on the shutter.

--
Surfer!

"Savageduck" <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote in message
news:2010022815122419336-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom...
> On 2010-02-28 14:56:26 -0800, "Paul" <(E-Mail Removed)> said:
>
>> Folks. Hope you don't mind a newbie popping in here and asking a couple
>> of questions.
>>
>> I've used a digital camera for several years now, and I've decided to now
>> dip my toe in the ocean that is DSLRs. A guy I work with has suggested
>> that the Nikon D5000 is a good camera for me to start with, given my
>> knowledge of digital cameras and my experience in photography. However,
>> where I'm falling down is the minefield that is lenses.
>>
>> I know that the suggestion of which lens to use is a personal thing, but
>> as a newbie I'd appreciate any help you can give. So, here goes...
>>
>> I'm looking for two lenses. One lens will be used for normal, everyday
>> common or garden photography, i.e. 'snaps', local / close-up shots etc.
>> The other will be used to shoot objects at a distance, I'm guessing a
>> telephoto. The reason for this is, I like taking panoramic, wildlife,
>> outdoor shots and I'm going on a safari in November...hence the desire to
>> upgrade my camera.
>>
>> So, lens wise, I have the following 4 suggestions / options, which I
>> would appreciate your comments on as to their suitability for my needs.
>>
>> For my primary lens, I'm looking at either of these two:
>>
>> Nikon 18-55mm
>> Nikon 18-105mm
>>
>> For the secondary, it's a choice between:
>>
>> Sigma 70-300mm
>> Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm
>> Tamron 70-300mm
>>
>> So, as you'll see, I have a few to choose from and I'm a bit confused as
>> to which to go with. As a beginner in the world of DSLR, what would you
>> suggest?
>>
>> Many thanks for your help.
>>
>> Duncs
>
> If you are going with the D5000, both the Nikkor 18-55mm & the 18-105mm
> are not bad as kit lenses. The 18-105mm seems to be the more versatile as
> a walk around lens. Both are good value.
>
> For a longer lens the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm is a surprisingly sharp lens
> and a good value.
>
> Having entered this newsgroup, you will find a host of opinions bordering
> on the religious, regarding manufacturers, pros & cons of various models,
> and those in favor of P&S, or Super Zooms, Bridge cameras, or DSLRs, and
> at times the discussion can get ugly.
> My suggestion is go with whatever you feel comfortable with. The D5000 is
> just fine.


The Duck as given good advice. Don't drive yourself nuts, or let others do
it to you. If you just want a decent basic camera the 5000 is fine. If you
find you want more than the 5000 offers, it will serve as a good backup. As
for the lenses, that decision should be totally driven by the type of
photography you like. The 18-105 is a good lens. I would get just that one
and then, depending on your photographic needs, get either a longer or wider
lens.

I hope you enjoy the photos you take.

--
Peter

And what are you talking about? I never seen the original and any
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