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Dec 6, 2017 06:31:24   #
drmike99 Loc: Fairfield Connecticut
 
Another vote for the 35mm f/1.8. It is a fabulous lens, very sharp, very LIGHT, and fast. it is the equivalent on a Nikon DX body of the 50mm you had on your film SLR. But you said you liked wide angle and mentioned the 18-140. I have that also and it is my every day "walk around" lens. Fast enough, it is a roughly 28mm-210mm full frame equivalent which gives you reasonable wide angle coverage and a good telephoto reach. Both lenses are very reasonably priced and amazingly good lenses for the money. If you plan to stay with Nikon DX bodies, they are two good choices.

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Dec 6, 2017 06:55:03   #
repleo Loc: Boston
 
If you want to progress as a photographer you need to add a good fast prime lens to your kit to explore depth of field as a composition tool. If you rely solely on zooms you may as well have stayed with your compact cameras. The 35mm f1.8 mentioned above would be great addition to your zoom lens.

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Dec 6, 2017 07:27:10   #
Don W-37 Loc: Bangkok, Thailand
 
First, let me admit that I'm not pixel peeper, and second, that I'm leary of changing lens any more than necessary. And then only in a controlled environment - never in the field. (Inside my car with everything off and doors closed is OK for me.)

So I have a Tamron 16 - 300 on my D7100. I've very happy with it. It gives me a range 24 - 450 which covers most of my needs.

It would give you the wide coverage you while providing a long reach whenever needed. I also have a Sigma 10 - 20, which is a nice lens. But I use the telephoto a lot more than the super-wide angle.

JMHO - Good luck with your new camera. 😊
Don

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Dec 6, 2017 08:13:25   #
sjb3
 
jerryc41 wrote:
You say you like time lapse. Consider a Brinno. Adjust the settings, push the button, and you have a ready-made video - no processing.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=nikon+18-200mm&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC0.A0.H0.Xbrinno+tlc200.TRS0&_nkw=brinno+tlc200&_sacat=0


Timelapse for me is pretty well covered with my GoPro Hero 5 Black.

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Dec 6, 2017 08:15:55   #
sjb3
 


Once again, jerryc41 comes through above and beyond! Thanks a thousand times over for these links; you can be certain I'll check out each one.

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Dec 6, 2017 08:16:59   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
sjb3 wrote:
Actually, none of my film cameras back in the day had zoom lenses and I never was much interested in them (I just moved closer to whatever I was shooting). One of my early digital cameras had the first zoom I ever used (Nikon P-80 p/s). Zoom is okay but not essential for me. I'll be taking a close look at the aforementioned 35mm f/1.8, especially since you're the third person to recommend it. Thanks much!


The 35mm f/1.8 DX is one of Nikon's great bargains! By all means buy it. If you're not into zooms, then the next best is the 85mm f/1.8.

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Dec 6, 2017 08:20:01   #
fourlocks Loc: Londonderry, NH
 
Good move deciding against the kit lenses. I purchased a D5500 with the 18 - 55mm and 55 - 300mm lenses and got tired of constantly changing them so I spent a little extra money and went with the Nikon 18 - 200mm f/3.5 lens. You didn't say whether you're looking for a zoom lens or not but as you sound like an "enthusiast" I'm guessing you'd prefer a zoom lens to cover a wide variety of situations as I do. My best friend researched lenses quite a bit and settled on the Nikon 16 - 85mm f/3.5 lens as his all-around lens. Both our lenses are popular "work horses" for good reason. You can ask the UHH forum to confirm but I understand there are compromises in zoom lenses offering a wide range (18 - 300 mm or greater) resulting in a decline in picture quality so be aware of this if you want a lens that can run from wide angle, all the way up to a long telephoto.

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Dec 6, 2017 08:27:28   #
DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA
 
sjb3 wrote:
In my relatively short time as a member of this fine community, I've been both educated and entertained. Photography is (for me) an enjoyable hobby, but for many here it's a serious avocation, to say nothing of those members who are professionals (which is where the education comes in). Anyway, I'm proud to say that, thanks in large part to UHH, I'll be moving up to my first DSLR, after doing my (apprenticeship?) on various point/shoot & bridge cameras over the past 8 years.

I'm limited budget-wise, but after a lot of research I've ordered (from B&H) a Nikon D5300 body. I realize it's vintage 2013, but it's a fine instrument just the same. I like to make timelapse; it's got a built-in intervalometer. I've come to truly depend on an articulated LCD; it's got one of those, too, and it's not touch-screen (can't explain why, but I just don't like them). It shoots 60 fps video. 24 megapixels. Plenty of horsepower for my skill level and budget.

Now, here's where I appeal to the UHH members for expert advice. As stated, I've got a DX Body on order; I decided against kit lenses. The 18-140 mm Nikkor is interesting and not outrageously expensive; has a modest wide-angle capacity despite the 1.5x crop factor, and a bit more telephoto reach (which I don't need a lot of anyway, wide-angle being more suited to my style than telephoto). What do you think of it? Any suggested alternatives?

The best film camera I ever owned, and that I made some very nice pictures with, was a Ricoh Singlex with 50mm f 1.4 normal lens ('way back in 1970!). Given that 1.5x crop factor, what lens today (Nikon or other suitable brand) would be comparable? Thanks much!
In my relatively short time as a member of this fi... (show quote)


I have the D5300 and still love it! I bought mine with the 18-140 kit lens and then later sold it - a mistake. I should have kept it. I also had both the 50mm and 35mm f1.8 lenses. Buy the 35mm 1.8 if you can add that as well.

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Dec 6, 2017 08:28:54   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
phlash46 wrote:
The 35mm f/1.8 DX is one of Nikon's great bargains! By all means buy it. If you're not into zooms, then the next best is the 85mm f/1.8.


I'll add the 18-105 as another great bargain; don't worry about the plastic lens mount.

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Dec 6, 2017 08:53:15   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
Shooting digital today we have come to appreciate the word vintage. The D5300 is only 4 years old and we already call it "vintage." The camera has the features you need and sports a sensor with 24 Mp. for huge files with lots of resolution. I wish all of my "vintage" cameras were like that and I have said this before, I could be very happy with a D200 if I did not have my D7000.
I have never used the 18-140 lens but the images I have seen from it are very good. At 18mm. it has a digital factor of 28mm for full frame and I am sure that could be enough wide angle for many shooters. If you are not a tele man I would consider something like the 16-85 that depending on budget could be bought refurb or used.
Your "vintage" camera is all you need for now.

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Dec 6, 2017 08:55:12   #
Hbuk66 Loc: Oswego, NY
 
I just acquired a 24-85 f1.8G for my D700 and D90, it came highly recommended by a friend...

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Dec 6, 2017 09:22:49   #
Walkabout08
 
Also for consideration i recommend the 17-55 zoom, the only "professional" quality Dx lens in the Nikon world. I have it and use it for wide angle landscape as well as general photography. I purchased mine used from B&H.

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Dec 6, 2017 09:34:01   #
RKL349 Loc: Connecticut
 
sjb3 wrote:
In my relatively short time as a member of this fine community, I've been both educated and entertained. Photography is (for me) an enjoyable hobby, but for many here it's a serious avocation, to say nothing of those members who are professionals (which is where the education comes in). Anyway, I'm proud to say that, thanks in large part to UHH, I'll be moving up to my first DSLR, after doing my (apprenticeship?) on various point/shoot & bridge cameras over the past 8 years.

I'm limited budget-wise, but after a lot of research I've ordered (from B&H) a Nikon D5300 body. I realize it's vintage 2013, but it's a fine instrument just the same. I like to make timelapse; it's got a built-in intervalometer. I've come to truly depend on an articulated LCD; it's got one of those, too, and it's not touch-screen (can't explain why, but I just don't like them). It shoots 60 fps video. 24 megapixels. Plenty of horsepower for my skill level and budget.

Now, here's where I appeal to the UHH members for expert advice. As stated, I've got a DX Body on order; I decided against kit lenses. The 18-140 mm Nikkor is interesting and not outrageously expensive; has a modest wide-angle capacity despite the 1.5x crop factor, and a bit more telephoto reach (which I don't need a lot of anyway, wide-angle being more suited to my style than telephoto). What do you think of it? Any suggested alternatives?

The best film camera I ever owned, and that I made some very nice pictures with, was a Ricoh Singlex with 50mm f 1.4 normal lens ('way back in 1970!). Given that 1.5x crop factor, what lens today (Nikon or other suitable brand) would be comparable? Thanks much!
In my relatively short time as a member of this fi... (show quote)


Many professionals consider the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX a great lens at a bargain price.

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Dec 6, 2017 09:38:30   #
orrie smith Loc: Kansas
 
sjb3 wrote:
In my relatively short time as a member of this fine community, I've been both educated and entertained. Photography is (for me) an enjoyable hobby, but for many here it's a serious avocation, to say nothing of those members who are professionals (which is where the education comes in). Anyway, I'm proud to say that, thanks in large part to UHH, I'll be moving up to my first DSLR, after doing my (apprenticeship?) on various point/shoot & bridge cameras over the past 8 years.

I'm limited budget-wise, but after a lot of research I've ordered (from B&H) a Nikon D5300 body. I realize it's vintage 2013, but it's a fine instrument just the same. I like to make timelapse; it's got a built-in intervalometer. I've come to truly depend on an articulated LCD; it's got one of those, too, and it's not touch-screen (can't explain why, but I just don't like them). It shoots 60 fps video. 24 megapixels. Plenty of horsepower for my skill level and budget.

Now, here's where I appeal to the UHH members for expert advice. As stated, I've got a DX Body on order; I decided against kit lenses. The 18-140 mm Nikkor is interesting and not outrageously expensive; has a modest wide-angle capacity despite the 1.5x crop factor, and a bit more telephoto reach (which I don't need a lot of anyway, wide-angle being more suited to my style than telephoto). What do you think of it? Any suggested alternatives?

The best film camera I ever owned, and that I made some very nice pictures with, was a Ricoh Singlex with 50mm f 1.4 normal lens ('way back in 1970!). Given that 1.5x crop factor, what lens today (Nikon or other suitable brand) would be comparable? Thanks much!
In my relatively short time as a member of this fi... (show quote)


The 18-140mm lens is a fine lens, but I would suggest that any future lenses be FX. That way, if you ever decide to upgrade to a full frame camera, you will not have a wasted investment in lenses. FX lenses will work fine on a DX camera, but a DX lens will not work so well on a full frame camera. A 35mm lens or a 50mm lens would be a great investment, and the 50mm fx lens is inexpensive.

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Dec 6, 2017 09:39:09   #
sjb3
 
phlash46 wrote:
I'll add the 18-105 as another great bargain; don't worry about the plastic lens mount.


Duly noted; will check it out. Thanks much!

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