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recomendations lenses for a D80

  • 23-05-2009 5:05pm
    #1
    stylie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 689 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I would like some peoples opinions on to what my next lens should be. I have the original kit lens, 18-135mm, I then bought a 70-300m and now Im looking for a sub 50mm wide angle and after that perhaps a fish eye lens. But there are a lot of choices out their so what would people recommend ? any personal experiences ?


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  • #2
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    What do you want to shoot?

    What is your budget?

    How fast do you want the lens?

    What aspects of the lenses are important to you?


  • #3
    stylie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 689 ✭✭✭stylie


    Ideally I want a lens that will make create landscapes but can also take pics in poorly lit environments. My budget would be in and under the 500e mark and i would like a lens thats pretty fast :) as for aspects I cant think of any :(


  • #4
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    Well for that budget I don't think you will get something too fast.

    The Sigma 10-20 is very popular & good value for the the money. I have one & am quite pleased with it.


  • #5
    mehfesto2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭mehfesto2


    The Sigma 24-70 f2.8 can be picked up on eBay for e450. Fine camera from what Ive experienced with it - and Im sure some people 'round here will agree. Nice and fast too. Great all round lens. I've one on order now, I can let you know how I get on with the seller if you want?

    I know you said you want a sub 50, but I'd consider the 50mm 1.8. You really can't go wrong. EVERYBODY loves it - such a handy lens - and nice and cheap too!

    Both the 50mm and the 24-70 will allow you to take pics in low light conditions. The 50mm is as sharp as a knife, too.

    Personally, if I was you, I'd go with the 50mm for low light situations (you can't get better than it) and then spend the rest on filters for your kit lens. Filters can really make a bog-standard lens give great results! They're invaluable for landscapes, as Im coming to learn. You can always put the rest of the money aside for something else further down the line. Or get a flash now too!

    Just my two cents, anyway!


  • #6
    stylie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 689 ✭✭✭stylie


    Thanks for the advice lads, keep it coming :)
    I have a flash, SB 600, its pretty cool
    Whats the 50mm like for taking a pictures of insects ?


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  • #7
    GhostInTheRuins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,966 ✭✭✭GhostInTheRuins


    stylie wrote: »
    Whats the 50mm like for taking a pictures of insects ?

    Not great on it's own.


  • #8
    Nforce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    stylie wrote: »
    Whats the 50mm like for taking a pictures of insects ?

    Might give fairly decent results in connection with some extension tubes or a lens reversal filter.


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