What Lense(s) should I get

[tjw_78]

I inhited a Nikon D70 with a Nikon AF Nikkor 35-80mm lense from my Dad (when he upgraded to a D300) - lucky me. I've pretty much got to grips with things, and am starting to think about getting another lense or two. Any advice on what I should go for that would complement what I already have?

[PaulMontgomery]

What kind of photography are you into and how much do you want to spend?
If its low light stuff, a fixed 50mm f/1.8 would be a good choice.
For landscape work you need to go a bit wider - the sigma 10-20mm might fit the bill.
If you want to go longer a 70-300mm would fit the bill too.

For general day to day use, see if you kind find a 18-70 at a reasonable price, they have a good reputation and will give you a bit of extra wide angle coverage.

[chris-p]

Good advice from Paul.

Only thing I would add is, as well as the 50mm prime, also consider the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 which is a bargain and a corker of a lens.

[flake]

With a 35 - 80mm on a crop frame you have an equivalent field of view of 52.5mm, so I would suggest something with a much wider angle - the 18 - 70mm suggested or the Sigma 10 - 20mm Nikon 14 - 24mm, but that would mean that you have a gap between the 20/24mm and the 35mm

[OldBoy]

Originally Posted by flake

With a 35 - 80mm on a crop frame you have an equivalent field of view of 52.5mm, so I would suggest something with a much wider angle - the 18 - 70mm suggested or the Sigma 10 - 20mm Nikon 14 - 24mm, but that would mean that you have a gap between the 20/24mm and the 35mm

With a crop sensor would be better off getting the Nikon 12-24mm F4 instead of the 14-24mm F2.8, and only half the price, but even then might be too dear at about £800.

[flake]

OOPS! thats the one I was thinking of when I posted! Of course if you can run to the f/2.8 one it's a fantastic lens!

[tjw_78]

Many thanks for all the tips.

I think I'm going for a 70-300mm in the first instance. I enjoy motorsport photography (and have a fair bit of experience using borrowed kit). I'd like a 400mm lense, but that looks outside my price range.

I've seen Nikon Nikkor AF 70-300mm on sale for £80. Is that right?! It seems awfully cheep.

Then maybe a 10-20mm next

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[OldBoy]

Originally Posted by tjw_78

Many thanks for all the tips.

I think I'm going for a 70-300mm in the first instance. I enjoy motorsport photography (and have a fair bit of experience using borrowed kit). I'd like a 400mm lense, but that looks outside my price range.

I've seen Nikon Nikkor AF 70-300mm on sale for £80. Is that right?! It seems awfully cheep.

Then maybe a 10-20mm next

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That's the old Nikon 70-300mm which didn't rate very highly in reviews. If you can stretch to the new one with VR, it's a cracking lens and worth every penny. Microglobe have it for £397 including postage. See below:
http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/...oomnikkor-lens

[tjw_78]

Thanks Oldboy. I guess its the old question isn't it. What am I prepared to pay for? I can afford to save up for the new lense at £400, or I can afford to shell out now for the cheap one. Do I want it now or can I be patient. Decisions, decisions!

[OldBoy]

Originally Posted by tjw_78

Thanks Oldboy. I guess its the old question isn't it. What am I prepared to pay for? I can afford to save up for the new lense at £400, or I can afford to shell out now for the cheap one. Do I want it now or can I be patient. Decisions, decisions!

Well if you can afford the cheaper one now, but not the dearer then go for it, as you can always sell it later for not much less than you paid. I have that lens and I don't think it's that bad and have had some great shots with it.