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Old 24-07-11, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by silversnapper1 View Post
Ok Shaun,
Wide Angle - Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 around £400
Telephoto - Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 APO around £180
Macro - Nikon have just released a 40mm macro at around £250 but I don't know a lot about that. I have the 60mm at around £350 but would prefer a longer focal length of around 105mm for a lot more.
Low light prime - Nikon 35mm f2.8 around £190
These are good recommendations.

Be careful that the Sigma 70-300 is the APO version, and also make sure that it has the built-in motor. It's not designated HSM, which makes identifying it a bit tricky.

The 35mm to look out for is the f1.8 G AF-S DX; I don't think the f2.8 (if there was one?) will AF on the D3000.

You might want to make do with the 1:2 magnification of the Sigma 70-300 rather than get a dedicated Macro lens for the moment.

Hope this helps
Chris
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