| Wylie's Mom | 10-23-2009 04:56 AM |
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Originally Posted by bonbon
(Post 2849894)
I've been reading, reading, reading and talking with Browniesmom trying to learn more about lenses. I just think I'm getting it when something pops up & I get confused again.
Is there a big difference between the 55-200mm lens Breny bought and the 70-300mm lens? Which would be better for my needs?
Ann, what lens did you use to get that shot of Wylie?
I'm so sorry for all the questions. I have really learned so much, though!
Thank you!
| Lenses are confusing...I find them very confusing and only know a little about them - you wouldn't believe the details some people know about them, whew. I think BrowniesMom's lens is a Macro...isn't it?
The lens I used for Wylie and for those shallow-depth-of-field shots were all on my cheapo, fab 50mm 1.8 Nikon lens. The D90 actually comes w/ an awesome kit lens - the 18-105mm VR - that's a nice zoom range (close up and far) and has Vibration Reduction. It's not a honker, huge zoom lens either - which is nice. I also have a 60mm Sigma Macro (prime, not zoom) lens 1.4 (can open up to 1.4). You can use Macros not just for flowers/close ups but also for portraits and things like that.
Seriously, Bon - I'd realllly think about the lens limitations of the D5000 - my concern is you'd be disappointed later, just like I was in the D40 with not being able to buy/use the lenses I wanted to. You won't be able to use the Nikon 1.8 etc on that camera. But, if all that isn't a big deal to you... Quote:
Originally Posted by YorkieLovin79
(Post 2850279)
| The Rebel is a nice camera! I'd just say be cautious when buying from the NY camera houses bc a LOT of those are gray market, so the parts are not as good quality as they should be. :)
{BRENY - GREAT pics! Such rich color, do you notice that? And the mid air pic??? LOL!!!} | 