So, I still haven't bought the camera, and just thought I'd throw something else in here. I can get the D5000 with the 18-55 VR kit lens AND the 55-200 VR lens both refurb from adorama for the same price as the refurb body only D90.
Knowing this, and the limitations of my current glass, what would you do?
I just figured I had to ask because everyone always says the lenses are most important.
I do really like the features of the D90, although I won't use them at least at first its nice to know they are there, but if the kit lenses are much better than mine I don't mind the 5000 either..
I hate being poor, if I had my way I'd just get the D90 with the 18-105 and call it a day :)
Another D90 vs D5000 comparison.. with existing low end lenses.
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ur current lenses won't work with the D5k, so you are essentially losing your existing range. Vote is still for the D90 - even with a replacement on the horizon, at current prices, it's a no-brainer. . .
It's like what the D3s will be (used) in a few years - a classic gem of features at a reasonable price.
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Thank you again for the reassurance. I was worried that I wouldn't be getting my money's worth out of the d90 because after I get a wide angle, it will be around $250 more than the d5000.
As far as which lens to get first... here's my list:
18-55 VR (I think this one will be the first as I will basically need it so I can get wide angles, its dirt cheap, and it has VR)
55-200 VR (would replace the 70-300, but would lose some of the range. besides, I have to see how the pictures look with the 70-300 first, I am only used to 4x6's and the occasional 8x10)
35mm 1.8 OR 50mm 1.8 Which one would you get? 50mm is nearly half the price, and it might be nice to have something that long, but on the other hand, the reviews on the 35mm are just as good and most seem to think it has a better FOV than a 50 on DX.
After I have the recommended models above, I am thinking of the Samyang 8mm fisheye. I think that would be a great way to get some really cool pictures, and the price for anything other than a consumer lens is really hard to beat, but I still don't know if I want to spend that on a "fun" lens unless someone wants to comment about it. I was looking at a fisheye thread today though, and while it would probably not get used much, perhaps just a few photos like that would be worth it.
Instead of this, I could go for something in the 11-16 or 12-20, 12-24, etc.. range.. depending of course on what setting I find most of my photos to be taken at! (I don't know now, no EXIF on film hehehe)but I am looking to spend the least amount possible while getting decent(not pro) quality.Posted 2 years ago # -
The nice thing is you don't have to make all those decisions now, Kyledoo, although it is good to have a map for the future. I think in your case the D90's AF screw will pay you back for the difference in price.
I'd get the 18-55 VR and maybe the 55-200 VR if you can afford it and see if you feel limited on the wide end. You could also walk around for a day with the 18-55 at 50mm and again at 35mm and see which you like better to decide about the cheap primes. They're both great lenses.
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Hi again Kyledoo, I want to highlight something for you. You have mentioned the 35mm DX and the 50mmFX. Both have the "normal" FOV for their respective formats. thats why they are so popular. Its the most flexible FOV for all kinds of pictures. But You already have that and more! (28-80) You really don't NEED the 18-55 or the 55-200 or the 35 or the 50 right now. Get that D90 body. Have a play with your current lenses on that body and then and only then decide what lenses you need.
After using that combination a while, if you really need wider then decide if you are going for a specialist wide lens(10-20mm) or a general "normal" zoom like the 18-55mm.
Again "the lens is the most important part" but think what that means.. To me it doest mean "get the whole range from 10mm to 500mm". To me it means to get the best specialist lenses for the functions/types of photography you want/interested in. So the first step is to find out what you are interested in. and to do that you need to be shooting and to be shooting you need a camera and a lens and really any camera and any lens will do! You already have a lovely little lens in the 28-80 you just need a body to go with it. If you get a D90 or even a humble D70 that will keep you busy for at least a year. You will need to get a SB600/800/900 flash as well and that is a whole lot of fun(months worth). I have had my SB800 for 5 years now and I still have things I want to try with it that I have not gotten around to.
Finally don't sell yourself short by not getting "pro" quality glass. I have a 50mm F1.4 AIS lens that is Pro quality IQ but manual focus. Pro quality IQ need not be expensive. I have also mentioned that I have the 35-70AFD another pro quality lens that will work fine with your D90/D80/D70. Boths lenses were bought second hand and the total cost was 250 in total. ( yes I was lucky with the price, but if you shop around and keep an eye out you can be lucky too! ) A friendly local forum helps!
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