I am just starting out with DSLR and I would like to get started with both landscape and 'family shots'. Will these two lenses give me great shots? I will save up for a 70 - 300 VR down the track but need both close and zoom lenses now.
2007-05-21 01:09:35 · 5 answers · asked by Lady Bug's Garden 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I think you will be very pleased with that combo. The 18-55 is not a bad lens. You might consider the 18-135, I have this one and it is fairly sharp. It does have a bit of distortion at the widest end, particularly, but no more than other super-zooms I have seen.
I have a version of the 70-300. It is fine outdoors in bright light, but too slow for some applications. The 300 will be a 450 on the crop frame sensor. So plan on a tripod.
Some people complain about the D80's metering. I haven't had a problem, especially when shooting on spot or center weight, and I keep the exposure comp at -1/3 for all settings. Some folks are going -2/3, so just see what seems to work for you.
Enjoy your new camera!
2007-05-21 15:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 18-55mm lens made me very very happy. I am just the same as you, just recently starting out with a DSLR and am taking a variety of shots. I find it adequate with just 18-55 for landscape or family shots. Only thing is that I cant zoom to get the pic of the birds on top of the roof or faces of animals at the zoo, or candid shots of people down the road, etc (which is still fine with me).
I might get the new 55-200 VR soon for my zoom shots.
2007-05-21 05:32:33 · answer #2 · answered by N L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here`s the strategy: buy the 18-135mm and buy the 70-300 VR down the road.
2007-05-21 02:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by Rando 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that sounds like a good beginners package, it will allow for both close and zoom shots. the next thing you should buy should be a flash. it really improves your lighting options, especially if you can use it remotely. make sure you have a good tri-pod and know how to use the timer so you can include yourself in the pictures. and two really cool (but expensive) lenes to have are the macro (extreme close-up), and the fish-eye. good luck! enjoy!
2007-05-21 01:14:25 · answer #4 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. Just does not work that way. On some zoom lenses you can use a teleconverter which will increase the apparent focal length but you cannot screw one lens onto another. @Edwin: Well I stand corrected. And reading the blurb I see the point, sort of.
2016-05-18 21:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋