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New to this, want good lens

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  • 27-06-2012 4:16pm
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    CUPimus
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    I have a Nikon D40 with standard 18-55mm lens, I take photographs mainly of the children in my family and I want to get clearer images. Any lens suggestions on which would be good without paying more than £400 (more than the camera) ????
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    Professey Chin
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    This or this would be top of my list.


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    CUPimus
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    The Great Chinholio wrote: »
    This or this would be top of my list.

    the 35mm will give good crisp shots... cool! thanks for your help mate! :)


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    magicbastarder
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    yep, the 35mm would be a better all rounder.


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    af_thefragile
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    Primes are always the way to go for clarity and sharpness!

    You can't go wrong with a 50mm lens but on a cropped sensor it'll be more like a 80mm lens.

    35mm will give coverage equal to a 50mm on the cropped sensor, its still a good one to have.

    You won't go wrong with either but I'll agree the 35mm will be a better all around.
    On a cropped sensor, I often find the 50mm to have a bit too narrow field of view.


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    CUPimus
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    Thanks for your help!


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