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mccabec · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:56 pm Post subject: dslr help.

I am getting into photography now and am fed up with my little digi camera so i have decided to get a decent dslr.
after reading so many good things about it i have decided to get a nikon D80 as i want a dslr which will last me quite a long time. I am going to get the body only and then get a decent lens. but the question is which one? im looking for an everyday usage lens and then i will probably get a macro in a few months. can anyone help?

Stuart · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 2:11 pm Post subject:

Whats your budget?
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slippery42 · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 2:13 pm Post subject: Nikon

the d80 is a great choice!!!

try and get a decent basic zoom to start along then get a good MACRO.

Try e-bay or AP.
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Stuart · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject:

mccabec · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:26 pm Post subject:

Stuart · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:30 pm Post subject:

okey dokey...well the Tamron 28-75 is a cracking lens and within your budget or you could go for nikons 18-70mm again within budget and a sharp optic..Sigma also do a few in this price range including the 18-50mm 2.8 and the 24-70mm 2.8 which is also labelled as a macro but isn't really it just lets you focus a little closer than most others in that range.
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Stuart · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject:

Also worth looking on here at the various lenses. Just have a browse round some great info and examples taken with a mutitude of lenses..
http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/forumdisplay.php?f=108
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goldenburm · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:56 pm Post subject:

I have the D80 on Stu's recommendation and its superb! still getting the hang of it and I have the tamron 28-75mm and also the tamron 90mm macro I also purchased the Nikkor 70-300mm VR

all great lenses!!
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Stuart · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:58 pm Post subject:

They certainly are Pete and will pretty much cover you for any occasion..all you need is a super wide angle now..lol..also worth mentioning is the 50mm and 85mm primes..these are very affordable and produce razor sharp pics!..the 50mm 1.8 can be had for £100 and the 85mm about £200.
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mccabec · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 6:12 pm Post subject:

cheers for the help guys.
i have been looking at the tamron 28-75mm and its looks really good.
probably gonna go with that on your recommendation Stuart as you know what your talking about, I've seen your pictures Very Happy

thanks everyone.
now i need help with a camera bag, any recommendations anyone?
looking for it to hold the nikon and the capacity for 2-3 more lenses, eventually.