Draconian Guppy Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 yea, what would be a good starter lens for the nikon? I've seen some cheaper kits come with the 28-80mm lens, but I'm guessing a standard lens would be 18-55mm? Yep the cheapest bundle on ebay is with the 28-88mm, is the lens that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailyplanet Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 The 28-88 won't allow for wide angle shots. The 18-55 would be better. However, the 18-70 would be ideal, since it's the lens that comes with the D70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 The 28-88 won't allow for wide angle shots. The 18-55 would be better. However, the 18-70 would be ideal, since it's the lens that comes with the D70. what do you mean by "its the lens that comes with D70" ? what are the pros of the 28-88? i've read several reviews on the lenses, but what better reviews that people who've used it ! ( most sites are biased on X Brand..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailyplanet Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 The 18-70 are standard lenses that come with the more expensive model, the Nikon D70. See here: http://www.phototakers.com/forum/ftopic43893.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 The 18-70mm is one of Nikon's best deals. It is a leap above all the other kit lenses, including the ones you mentioned. Check out fredmiranda.com or nikonians.org for what people think. Remember that Nikon DSLRs have a magnification factor of 1.5, so the 28-80mm becomes a 42-120mm lens on a D50. Not a very useful range for general purpose shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 The 18-70mm is one of Nikon's best deals. It is a leap above all the other kit lenses, including the ones you mentioned. Check out fredmiranda.com or nikonians.org for what people think. Remember that Nikon DSLRs have a magnification factor of 1.5, so the 28-80mm becomes a 42-120mm lens on a D50. Not a very useful range for general purpose shots. Interesting fact about the magnification factor, very useful!!! Only thing is on ebay, the bundles with the 18-70 are 700+ which goes above my budget, so I guess it's going to be the 18-55 unless I find a good site with cheap deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 If you're not that nit-picky about image quality or construction, the 18-55mm will do just fine. A used 18-70mm can be bought for ~$200, FYI. I wouldn't recommend buying from ebay, since the morons there love to drive the prices of items way beyond what they're worth. Don't waste your time. Since you don't live in the states, you might also want to factor in any duties + local sales tax + shipping + possible brokerage fees (try to ship with a service that absorbs the brokerage fee into their standard rate) as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted April 11, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 11, 2006 it's a personnal preference. the 28-88 will zoom more then the 18-55 or 18-70 but it's lacking of wide angle. Unless you project to buy a wide angle zoom (around 12-24mm) which I don't think you will (very expensive), then I'd buy the 18-55mm from nikkor. If and only if you have the money, I'd buy a 18-200 as the standard lens. Could be from Tamron Tamron 2nd link or Sigma I own the tamron and darn I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) If you're not that nit-picky about image quality or construction, the 18-55mm will do just fine. A used 18-70mm can be bought for ~$200, FYI. I wouldn't recommend buying from ebay, since the morons there love to drive the prices of items way beyond what they're worth. Don't waste your time. Since you don't live in the states, you might also want to factor in any duties + local sales tax + shipping + possible brokerage fees (try to ship with a service that absorbs the brokerage fee into their standard rate) as well. Still even considering those factors, buyin from the states and shipping it in, is a lot cheaper than buy it where I live, Just so you get an idea, The cheapest price for the Rebel XT here is no LESS than $1261.829 including only lens kit :| :no: and well ebay has nice prices for the nikon d50. I tried froogling a but the stores with good cheap bundles have very low merchants rating ( 2/5), or most over price the accesories. www.bhphotovideo.com had almost my budget bundle, but when adding memory it went up to $790 So know of any other trustworthy/good merchant rating store, suggestions welcome! I did find a nice bundle at for around $650 lens and memory http://www.onecall.com/ but they say "in order" aka "out of stock" :no: it's a personnal preference. the 28-88 will zoom more then the 18-55 or 18-70 but it's lacking of wide angle. Unless you project to buy a wide angle zoom (around 12-24mm) which I don't think you will (very expensive), then I'd buy the 18-55mm from nikkor. If and only if you have the money, I'd buy a 18-200 as the standard lens. Could be from Tamron Tamron 2nd link or Sigma I own the tamron and darn I love it! Well then it's the 18-55, I would like a nice macro lens, but those seem more expensive. Oh well, down the road I guess. Edit: http://www.butterflyphoto.com/ seems to have reasonable price on body and accesories ! Edited April 11, 2006 by maudit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted April 11, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 11, 2006 http://www.butterflyphoto.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=D50KIT with the 18-55mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Is butterflyphoto a reliable vendor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyClaw Veteran Posted April 11, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 11, 2006 Man, I am so close to buying that from butterfly, such a great deal considering at the local Staples its 900 dollars for the same package... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 yea, it is a great price. i've only seen the same combo for 700 at ritz/circuit city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 Is butterflyphoto a reliable vendor? Yeah it has awesome merchant ratings!!! Man, I am so close to buying that from butterfly, such a great deal considering at the local Staples its 900 dollars for the same package... yeah, I on the other side have to wait a month or so/till I get payed :no: But I think ebay is now off the list :D ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted April 12, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 12, 2006 (edited) you guys seem to be near NY in usa, you should have a look at B&H and Adorama Edit: here are some links for you guys B&H D50+18-55mm B&W D50 body only Adorama D50 body only Adorama D50+18-55mm Edited April 12, 2006 by Pink Floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 B&H and Adora? Stores or websites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 B&H and Adorama. B&H has a brick and mortar store, I don't know about Adorama though. I do know that they're two of the best places to buy photo equipment from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted April 12, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 12, 2006 I edited my post. Have a look before your post and like Monkeh said, yes they are one of the best sites to buy photo stock in usa from what I've heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyClaw Veteran Posted April 12, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 12, 2006 yeah, I on the other side have to wait a month or so/till I get payed :no: But I think ebay is now off the list :D ! No don't worry, I have to wait too, I have no money what so ever, i think my last balance was just around 50 dollars, lol. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for graduation, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ride365 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Don't buy Pentax they have lens problems. My gf had her Pentax open in the purse and the lens got jammed and wouldn't extend and said lens error. She had to send it away to get fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 B&H and Adorama. B&H has a brick and mortar store, I don't know about Adorama though. I do know that they're two of the best places to buy photo equipment from. I edited my post. Have a look before your post and like Monkeh said, yes they are one of the best sites to buy photo stock in usa from what I've heard The only thing I don't like about those two stores is the price :pinch: :no: Don't buy Pentax they have lens problems. My gf had her Pentax open in the purse and the lens got jammed and wouldn't extend and said lens error. She had to send it away to get fixed. Pentax dSLR ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 If you wanted the d50, Dell has a sale going on right now for it. http://www.slickdeals.net/#p7345 Cheaper than butterflyphoto too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted April 12, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 12, 2006 If you wanted the d50, Dell has a sale going on right now for it. http://www.slickdeals.net/#p7345 Cheaper than butterflyphoto too. now that is cheap! hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 heh yea, I'm tempted to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 If you wanted the d50, Dell has a sale going on right now for it. http://www.slickdeals.net/#p7345 Cheaper than butterflyphoto too. heh yea, I'm tempted to buy it. Damn :no: will that deal last till end of month!!! ? and what is "Use your DPA account " ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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