Nikon D users - need advice - Page 2

CoasterMatt · 04-04-2009, 11:18 AM

well, my personal kit (at the moment) consists of an 18-55mm that came with the camera, and the 55-200mm VR lens.

I get to use a 70-300mm VR lens when I go to the lake sometimes, and I'm trying to get a Nikon 50mm 1.8 AF lens for taking pics with available light (i.e. inside dark rides) - that lens is usually about $150, and is a great traveler (small size) and great lens for portraits.

CoasterMatt · 04-04-2009, 11:19 AM

VR on Nikon cameras is handled by the lens- some other manufacturers move the sensor inside the camera around instead.

Not Afraid · 04-04-2009, 12:24 PM

OK, take a look at this package.

http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4918

It appears to be the same as Costco only $250 cheaper.

But, are those lenses VR?

Ghoulish Delight · 04-04-2009, 12:25 PM

The Costco one is with the VR versions of both lenses. That is not the VR lenses. They are still excellent lenses, even without VR.

Not Afraid · 04-04-2009, 12:29 PM

Is VR worth the extra $250?

Ghoulish Delight · 04-04-2009, 12:42 PM

Personally I don't think so. And definitely not worth it for the smaller lens. You can get the 55-200mm VR for less than that $250 difference.

LSPoorEeyorick · 04-04-2009, 01:49 PM

The Nikon D is amazing. You will love it. So many of us have them now - you're right, we should do a collaborative digital photography effort!

Not Afraid · 04-04-2009, 02:27 PM

I decided on the D80 deal. It seemed to good to pass up. (Tax write-off too!)

CoasterMatt · 04-04-2009, 03:02 PM

YAY!!

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04-04-2009, 12:24 PM	#13
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	OK, take a look at this package. http://soniccameras.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4918 It appears to be the same as Costco only $250 cheaper. But, are those lenses VR?
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04-04-2009, 12:25 PM	#14
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	The Costco one is with the VR versions of both lenses. That is not the VR lenses. They are still excellent lenses, even without VR. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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04-04-2009, 12:29 PM	#15
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Is VR worth the extra $250?
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04-04-2009, 12:42 PM	#16
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Personally I don't think so. And definitely not worth it for the smaller lens. You can get the 55-200mm VR for less than that $250 difference. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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04-04-2009, 01:49 PM	#17
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	The Nikon D is amazing. You will love it. So many of us have them now - you're right, we should do a collaborative digital photography effort!
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04-04-2009, 02:27 PM	#18
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I decided on the D80 deal. It seemed to good to pass up. (Tax write-off too!)
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04-04-2009, 03:02 PM	#19
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