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What lens for beginner/intermediate?

  • 01-07-2009 3:49pm
    #1
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    My sister has recently started to get into photography. She bought a Nikon (D40 ?) with the standard 18-55 lens. I was quite impressed with the lens actually but she wants something better with longer range.

    She wants an all-in-one lens and does not really want to be changing lenses all the time. She will mostly be taking portraits, maybe the odd close up / macro, and some scenery photography (she lives in Dubai). Obviously the best depth of field possible would be desired but I know getting this at an affordable price is nearly impossible.

    I was thinking something like the Sigma 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 would be a good bet. I know 28mm is not that wide, but that's not an issue. f3.5 is pretty good for such a long range, and I'd say it would cater for most of her needs.

    What do you think? What other alternatives should I consider?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    melekalikimaka
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,686 Mod ✭✭✭✭melekalikimaka


    Zascar wrote: »
    My sister has recently started to get into photography. She bought a Nikon (D40 ?) with the standard 18-55 lens. I was quite impressed with the lens actually but she wants something better with longer range.

    She wants an all-in-one lens and does not really want to be changing lenses all the time. She will mostly be taking portraits, maybe the odd close up / macro, and some scenery photography (she lives in Dubai). Obviously the best depth of field possible would be desired but I know getting this at an affordable price is nearly impossible.

    I was thinking something like the Sigma 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 would be a good bet. I know 28mm is not that wide, but that's not an issue. f3.5 is pretty good for such a long range, and I'd say it would cater for most of her needs.

    What do you think? What other alternatives should I consider?
    Thanks

    that will only be 3.5 at the 28mm, any zooming reduces it... tbh you get what ya pay for, best all round nikon len
    s imo is the 24-70mm 2.8, thats 2.8 throughout the zoom range... but its 4 times maybe 3 times the cameras price...

    a cheap 80-300 and a 50mm 1.8 might be a better option


  • #3
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    I would suggest the Nikon 18-200 VR as a good all round lens. It does a lot of things well. Now it's not particulary fast (f3.5-5.6) but for landscapes & portraits that is not going to be a big issue. It's not a Macro either, but it does tick a lot of boxes.


  • #4
    Nforce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    Cheapest option would be the 55-200mm VR to go with her kit lens.


    Another choice would be the Sigma 28-70mm f2.8......not a huge zoom though. I bought one off ebay recently for €100 delivered.


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