whats a good starter lens for an nikon n80? it needs to be manual focus also, since its for a photography class. thanks!
2007-07-21 23:57:11 · 3 answers · asked by lurklurklurk 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Depends on what you wish to cover. I have a 24-85mm that I love. A 28-80mm covers a nice middle range. Just avoid any "D" lenses as they are only for the smaller sensor coverage of the digital Nikons. Any AF lens can be used as a manual by just switching off the AF on the camera body and lens.
For distance, I like the older 75-300mm as it's solid metal and sharper than most anything else out there.
Here's a good source to read.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikkor.htm#film
2007-07-22 00:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by George Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd start with the 50mm f/1.8 lens. The N80 is an autofocus camera, so I would get the AF lens. You can always focus it manually if you want.
You can find this lens new for around $100 usd. Try www.bhphoto.com.
Have fun in your photography class!
2007-07-22 02:54:59 · answer #2 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nikon have great F1.4 and F1.8 50mm manual ones
that and a wide and a telephoto, or a zoom like above
2007-07-22 01:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by Antoni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋