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Jan 5, 2018 14:14:40 #
wanderingbear
Loc: San Diego
I looked through the other Posts and they pretty much cover all you need to know. My suggestion would be to go with the kit lens's that come with the camera. In most cases I have seen they will allow you to shoot most of what a beginning photographer will shoot. Then as you narrow your interest you may want to look into a specific lens for that type of photography such as Macro, etc. The other is used lens. Many of the camera shops have a used department and you can sometimes get a really good deal especially If they have a sale. I have been successful in buying from individuals that are unloading gear. FYI a Nikon 70mm to 300mm for a little over $100.00.
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Jan 5, 2018 14:17:07 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Screamin Scott wrote:
Then why do we see so many damaged mount, plastic mount lenses on eBay?
I have bought only metal mount Nikon lenses on eBay. I would not consider plastic.
Jan 5, 2018 14:17:10 #
Nikon made several 70-300mm lenses. some are better than others. If it was the $100 model, it was likely the "G" without VR...
wanderingbear wrote:
I looked through the other Posts and they pretty m... (show quote)
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Jan 5, 2018 14:21:44 #
I've only had one & gave it away...
billnikon wrote:
I have bought only metal mount Nikon lenses on eBay. I would not consider plastic.
Jan 5, 2018 14:29:12 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
Screamin Scott wrote:
Then why do we see so many damaged mount, plastic mount lenses on eBay?
Never seen one
Jan 5, 2018 14:33:14 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
Screamin Scott wrote:
I've only had one & gave it away...
Hey Scotty if you have a plasticc f2.8 lens could you give it to me?
Jan 5, 2018 14:34:23 #
I bought a lens off of eBay and returned it because of a broken mount
davyboy wrote:
Never seen one
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Jan 5, 2018 14:35:17 #
All F2.8's will have metal mounts AFAIK.
davyboy wrote:
Hey Scotty if you have a plasticc f2.8 lens could you give it to me?
Jan 5, 2018 14:36:28 #
Nary a plastic mount in the lot....And this was taken about seven years ago. I still have most of them. Sold or gave away some, bought others...
Jan 5, 2018 14:39:15 #
I find that buying used equipment maybe the better way to go. There are some great listing here on uhh and you may find the body you want at a lesser price. With the saving you may be able to step up a better lens. Again what type of work do you plan to do. the body does nothing but hold the lens (plus a few other things). I would suggest buying the best mid range lens (24-70 or 24-105) and go from there. Have fun and enjoy
Jan 5, 2018 14:46:42 #
paul j svetlik
Loc: Colorado
For just one lens - or for your start in building your own lens system, a zoom from about 24 mm to 105 or 150 mm might be a right step.
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Jan 5, 2018 14:47:30 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
philo wrote:
I find that buying used equipment maybe the better way to go. There are some great listing here on uhh and you may find the body you want at a lesser price. With the saving you may be able to step up a better lens. Again what type of work do you plan to do. the body does nothing but hold the lens (plus a few other things). I would suggest buying the best mid range lens (24-70 or 24-105) and go from there. Have fun and enjoy
The body just holds the lens plus a few other things, really?? I agree that the lens is an important part for delivering good IQ but without my body that does 12 frames a second I would not get the shots I do. Please do not minimize the value of a top of the line body.
Jan 5, 2018 14:49:32 #
billnikon wrote:
The body just holds the lens plus a few other things, really?? I agree that the lens is an important part for delivering good IQ but without my body that does 12 frames a second I would not get the shots I do. Please do not minimize the value of a top of the line body.
I have a top of the line body and would never minimize the value.
Jan 5, 2018 15:14:05 #
jackpi
Loc: Southwest Ohio
BlueMoon525 wrote:
Hello! I’m a newbie here...this is my first post!... (show quote)
When you take up photography, especially with an interchangeable lens camera, you should think about the "system" you are going to build to take photos: Camera, lenses, tripod, camera bag, post-processing and photo management software, flash, etc. What do you need for the type of photography you plan to do: camera resolution, maximum frames per second, camera/image stabilization, high ISO performance, and software.
If a D500 "stretches" your budget and you are looking for the most inexpensive way to get "a" lens, you haven't given this enough thought. You sound like someone who buys a nice house but can't afford furniture or maintenance. The D500 is a pro-level camera that has been optimized for wildlife and sports photography. Since you are not buying it for that purpose, you are probably wasting money that could be allocated on a "system" that will better satisfy your needs--a system that uses a lower cost camera but with one or more better lenses.
Jan 5, 2018 15:15:32 #
jackpi
Loc: Southwest Ohio
Screamin Scott wrote:
Nary a plastic mount in the lot....And this was taken about seven years ago. I still have most of them. Sold or gave away some, bought others...
It is clear that you are a collector.
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