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Old 06-16-2006, 03:57 PM   #7
sameerrao
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Default Re: What do you think of this? (Nikon D50)

Originally Posted by 996GT2
Nikon D50 (house)
Nikon AF-S 18-70
Nikon AF 50/1,8D
Sigma AF 70-300/4-5,6 (APO)
SanDisk Ultra II Plus SD 2GB
Hoya Pol cirk 67mm HMC Super
Hama Stepring 58-67mm
Hoya UV 67mm HMC Super


What should i replace/take away/add?

This is suppose to be my first DSLR, is it a good choise with these lenses?

Best regards,
996GT2
If you are new to photography then this is a good starter set. You can always upgrade the lenses later once you get the hang of it.

IMO, the Nikkor AF 50 - 1.8D would be good for portaits and low light stuff - indoor shooting, car pictures, etc. It is also very light and will be a decent lens to travel with. The only de-merit is that it has a slow autofocus.

The Nikkor AF-S 18-70 is a great lens with decent wide angle and reasonable zoom. Compared to the AF50, this has a fast autofocus and would be an excellent lens when shooting outdoors in bright light.

The Sigma 70-300 has decent range but is relatively slow lens. I think it will do pretty well unless you are trying to take it to a racetrack. This is possibly the "weakest link" in the package and there are better lenses depending on what you would use the zoom for...
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