Just got the nikon d5000 kit with the 18-55mm vr lense....i am into moto-trailriding stuff...its like the european redbull endurocross challenge...only we do it on weekends... its evrything about our bikes and nature...
what lense should i get? its for landscapes and bike action...which lense model is good for these stuff?...tnx tnx...
need advice from the masters here in NR....newbie!!!
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Posted 2 years ago #
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I think what you have is a good start.. Its all out doors and in day light right? Get a good tripod and you should be set for most eventualities.
You don't really want to be too far from the riders as trees and brush will get in the way. If you have the budget the nikkor 70-200 F2.8 is best but its heavy and expensive, consider something like the sigma 50-150 F2.8. thats a great range for DX and its doesn't change size when zooming or focusing so it wont suck in air or dirt.
If you are on a tight budget switching to a kit lens with longer range (18-105) will provide a bit more flexibility and give you one lens without the need to be swapping lenses in the "dirt".
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The 70-200mm 2.8 is indeed nice but at around $1650 it's likely beyond the budget of an admitted newbie with a D5000. The 2.8 aperture will let you shoot in low light situations and get a shallow depth of field. Since the events your interested in shooting are outdoors I'd think you'd get a lot more use from a the 70-300mm f4.5 which be be found for around $500. In addition to being much less expensive than the 70-200mm 2.8 it is considerably lighter. Like most zooms it looses some sharpness at the long end of the range but stays very sharp to over 200mm. That being said I have seen (and taken) some very nice shots with it at 300mm.
Another option that is between these two cost-wise is the 80-200mm 2.8. It does not offer vibration reduction which allows you an extra stop or two, but that shouldn't be a huge issue with a lens this fast in daylight. It's a very sharp lens all the way to 200mm and is not too heavy or bulky. I think this lens is really in the sweet spot for most non-professionals.... and another thing. If you are serious about a new lens but have concerns about spending significant money on something you don't have experience with, you can try renting. It's a great way to get your hands on the entire range of glass if you're interested in buying or if you'll only need it for a special event.
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ok ok...tnx for the advice guys..
one other thing...im thingking of gettin a prime lens for indoor use.,,,wat do guys think of the 50mm/1.8?
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Welcome to the forum, d5k. The 80-200 2.8 and the 50 1.8 won't autofocus on the D5000. If that's not an issue, the 50 1.8 is an awesome lens. If you want autofocus, consider the 35mm 1.8 instead.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Yeah what jonny (goldilocks) said.
and ... I wonder if it takes another month ... :-)
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You are kind of limited with the D5K.
I was in the same boat when I bought my D60.
I also recommend the 35mm f/1.8. Very good lens and closer to a true 50mm on DX.
Even though the 50mm f/1.8D is cheap I'd skip it and look into getting the 55-200 VR f/4-5.6. It won't be as fast as the 70-200 f/2.8 but its pretty cheap and in good light can be used effectively.
If you do need the fast glass you could try the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 (700$) but my history with Sigma has been not so stellar.
A tripod will go a long way too and don't forget to look into maybe getting a Speedlight.
Also if you want something a bit faster than the 18-55 you could try and snag a 18-70. It doesn't have VR but if you have good hand holding technique or use a tripod that shouldn't matter.
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krevlingoodspeed said:
Even though the 50mm f/1.8D is cheap I'd skip it and look into getting the 55-200 VR f/4-5.6. It won't be as fast as the 70-200 f/2.8 but its pretty cheap and in good light can be used effectively.
I'd agree, the 55-200 will be good provided you're shooting in reasonable daylight. I use one on my D90, although I've not tried it in poor light yet.
Don't rush into getting a lens for landscapes just yet. You might find your kit lens is OK, but if not you'll have a better idea of what to get from the shortcomings of the kit lens.
Posted 2 years ago # -
get 200-400/f4 :) but seriously, I would look at 70-300vr or 70-200/2.8 vr + TC or sigma 100-300/f4 - all reasonable priced (maybe apart from the 2.8 glass )
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