I will be taking mostly still pictures (I.E. wedding and sittings), but I would like it to be good for some wildlife and panoramic photos.
2007-02-21 21:01:17 · 5 answers · asked by BigJ 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
If you're getting a D200, I won't advise budget options. I use a D200 myself and so do a few other regulars here and we all have one thing in common: we don't buy cheap lenses.
For weddings, the standard kit is the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 ($1200) for 80% of the shots and the 70-200 f/2.8 ($1600) for the rest. The Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 ($450) and the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 ($900) are cheaper alternatives. Also add an SB-800 flash gun.
For the formals and for sittings, consider a Nikon 85mm f/1.4, or save a small fortune and get the f/1.8 version.
For wildlife, add a teleconverter to the 70-200 (1.4x for the best image quality and light sensitivity, or 1.7x, or even 2x for more reach).
For panoramic shots, you could use the 17-55 and stitching software. If you want the very best in image quality, the Nikon 17-35mm ($1500) outperforms the 17-55 when stopped down. Or the Nikon 12-24mm ($900) might get you the super wide angle coverage you need to do without stitching software.
Just pick your priorities and shop according to your budget.
2007-02-21 21:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're getting a D200, I won't advise budget options. I use a D200 myself and so do a few other regulars here and we all have one thing in common: we don't buy cheap lenses.
Oh wait!!! OMG already wrote exactly what I was going to say. I agree 110% with his recommendations, although (if you can find one) you might consider the Nikon 18-200 VR as your "utility" walking around lens. Okay, it's not the world's PERFECT lens, but it is not too shabby. I use this for general shooting and the 17-55 for times when I feel a little bit more like a serious photographer.
2007-02-21 23:07:13 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
45-500 for the wild life and the portraits.
2007-02-21 21:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by Robots 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's a link on ebay where you can read reviews of them by ebay members
2007-02-22 02:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by mike m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you went to yahoo shopping
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I am sure it could help you
2007-02-22 00:45:31 · answer #5 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋