Preffered lenses

**Taylor** · #1 (**permalink**) 04-20-2007, 04:51 PM

Hey, what type of lenses do you particulary like? Ive never used one, so I couldnt say! But I just want to know the good ones before I buy!

**Will** · #2 (**permalink**) 04-20-2007, 05:40 PM

Nikkor

i have a 18-55mm which is a decent all around lens!

**Taylor** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-20-2007, 05:59 PM

What would be the top end lense, and what is the bottom of the barrel lense? also, how much should you pay for a decent lense?And, is there any lense youd recommend as "beginner?"

**jointhetrain** · #4 (**permalink**) 04-21-2007, 09:30 PM

I would have to say that I am in love with 50mm prime lenses no zooms no nothing. But hey thats just me... It is a pretty standard lens and even better if you are looking from something affordable. I would assume your wants and needs would be better with pro. a 18-55mm like will said because of the range you can achieve while still keeping it simple.

**Taylor** · #5 (**permalink**) 04-21-2007, 11:58 PM

Ok thanks for the suggestions! As always I appreciate you taking the time to inform me. It makes ebay much more enjoyable when its not a crap shoot as to if the lense is good or not when you buy it!

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- Taylor

**Bob** · #6 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 03:54 AM

I recently picked up the new Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 for my D80. At a street price of $450, it's about 1/3rd the cost of the one by Nikon. I couldn't see the difference in 8X10's between the two, so it was a no-brainer. The build quality of the Tamron isn't as high as the Nikon, but I don't beat the crap out of my gear...

Likewise, I bought the Tokina 12-24 rather than the Nikon 12-24. The Tokina was 1/2 the price and, IMO, is a BETTER lens than the Nikon (never thought I'd say that about a 3rd party lens). My 80-200 f/2.8 is also a Tokina...

**Taylor** · #7 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 01:36 PM

Are there any good lenses near the $150 range..?

**jointhetrain** · #8 (**permalink**) 04-22-2007, 04:56 PM

50mm prime lens,... next question. lol i just feel the need to show my love for it its so basic and so great. Im sure alot of you would feel differently though

**Bob** · #9 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vistasucks

Are there any good lenses near the $150 range..?

You bet, the 18-55 kit lens that comes with the D50 and D40 is in that price range and is EXCELLENT! The only downside of the lens is it's max f/stop is a tad slow for available light work, which is why I bought the Tamron. When I bought my D80, I opted for that 18-55 rather than the 18-135 that Nikon introduced for the D80 as the 18-55 has much less distortion at the wide end.

**Taylor** · #10 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 02:27 PM

wow.. so there are such things as bargains even in the camera world.. cool, that helps alot!

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