You say you have 1600 AUD budget for the lens, but how much are you wiling to spend on the camera? I will assume that you have around 2000$ for the set, so here is my recommendation:
D90 + 18-105VR + 70-300VR kit is around 2000$ and you will need two NC and one CPL filter to go. If you have some money left go for monopod, an irreplaceable photography aid. More? Go for SB-600.
EDIT: do not forget a nice LowePro bag
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Posted 3 years ago #
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I do not agree with most of the posts on this topic but hey in the end you will do what you want. The 50 and 35mm primes are cheap, great quality and superior so therefore a safe purchase you won't regret however, I don't see a large enough difference between the 16-85 and the 18-200 to warrant getting the 16-85 and losing out on the extra 100-200mm. I have used both in addition to the 18-105, 18-55, 55-200, 70-300, 24-120, and the 18-120 VR. I simply try them for months then trade them in the camera district where I live. Lets keep in mind these zoom lenses are not intended for serious work just a simple do everything lens perfect for someone just getting into photography or returning after years away. Each and every lens here is a jack of all trades and not great at one thing.
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As a new D90 owner, as of this past Christmas, I have been eagerly following this thread on lenses for the D90. Since Bella indicated that the main interest is portraits, there has been really no discussion about longer range lenses/telezooms. With my D90 and the 18-105 kit lens, it took only ONE trip to the San Diego Zoo for me to realize that I needed and WANTED a much longer lens. I did spend only $165 and got a very inexpensive Tamron zoom from 70-300mm. It has worked fine, for what I paid for it.
However, another trip to the Zoo and I learned that I WANTED MORE range, so have since tried the Sigma "Bigma" 50-500mm (I was disappointed with the weight and lack of OS), a Tokina 80-400 (disappointed with the lack of sharpness), and am now waiting for delivery of a Nikon 70-300 VR 2.8. I know, lots of money--$2,350 USD. I hope that gives me what I want as with my D90/DX body, it should be about 450mm on the long end, given the crop factor. I really appreciate the companies willingness to sell a lens on a "tryout" basis. I feel much more comfortable buying a lens, knowing that I can send it back if I don't like it.
Luv my D90,
NickVPosted 3 years ago # -
nickv - as for long lenses, You will realize sooner than later, that even OS will not make Your photos better or Your life easier, 500mm is 500mm = at some point You really need additional support. You wrote that Bigma disappointed You because of it's weight and lack of OS - in reality it's one of the most compact lenses with 500mm tag on them (apart from reflex lenses);
as for 70-300 can't wait to see pictures of Your new lens, didn't even know that there is one like that in the nikon lineup :D - I guess You got the 70-300vr f4.5-5.6Posted 3 years ago # -
There are several 70-700 nikkors. The Vr version is the only version to get. the others are .... not good.
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Although the best all rounder is probably the Nikon 18-200mm the Nikkor 135mm f/2d is a beautiful lens and you couldn't get a better one for night shooting
Posted 3 years ago # -
Did any aussies know where the best priced D90 here is?I really want to get one here with good warranty etc. Was kinda hoping someone could direct me to a good price (fingers crossed)
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http://www.cameras.net.au is probably the best one with full Australian warranty. However, I would seriously consider DWI a grey importer,www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au you would save 30%
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nikyvee said: and am now waiting for delivery of a Nikon 70-300 VR 2.8. I know, lots of money--$2,350 USD.
Uh, Nikon doesn't make an f/2.8 zoom that reaches 300mm, and if they did it would cost at least twice that (see the 300mm f/2.8 prime lens). I'm guessing you bought the 70-200 f/2.8 zoom. I hope they reimburse shipping as well when you return it!
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So I think I have decided on what lenses to get... this is what my shopping basket looks like :)-
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
All you experts out there, is there any of these you don't think I would use? thanks
Posted 3 years ago # -
I'd drop the 18-55 from your list, as it doesn't really add anything over the 18-105.
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