 Raymond M. Veran |
Lens... hey guys, i'm just curious. I am new in dslr photography and I recently bought a nikon d70s (kit) and the nikon 70-300mm G (for practice). what is/are the lens/lenses that is a must have? I'm interested in shooting concerts (indoor/outdoor), urban setting, etc. not much of a studio person tho! thanks in advance!!!
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Deb James |
Raymond, If you bought the kit, I'm assuming you have the 18-70mm also? If so, you have a very good start. The only thing I've added to those two lenses is a 60mm macro lens. If you're interested in close-ups, I'd recommend a macro lens.
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John P. Sandstedt |
You don't need anything. If the kit was 18-55mm or 18-70, you've got 28 - 640 mm of focal length covered. Unless you want to getinto macro, I'd hold on buying one - I've been shooting 35 years with SLRS and the only macro I've ever needed I was able to achieve using the macro settings on my zooms. As always, learn to use what you have before you consider adding to your system. Any recommendation anyone gives you, before you know how your camera works and what you must do to get the results you want, is premature.
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Jessica A. Eiss |
Hello Raymond, I have the same kit and G- lens. from experience, I can tell you, you won't be very happy with the quality of pictures at the outer range of the 70-300. anything past the 200mm mark appears soft, even on a tripod, which is how you really need to shoot with this lens. On the lower end, it's pretty good. If you just keep this in mind when shooting, and don't max it out, then you won't be disappointed. When hand holding, you need to have really good light, or else you are gong to get a lot of camera shake! You asked what else you need...depending on what you are shooting, do you have a tripod yet? Good luck shooting, and enjoy the camera! Jess
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Raymond M. Veran |
Hey guys, thanks for all your help! yes Deb and John, got the 18-70 kit lens and yes Jessica I do have a tripod.:D Well, when it comes to macro photos i'm interested in taking them but I read in some forum or write up that a good point and shoot (i.e. powershot A series) would do just fine...is that true? What can you say about the VR 18-200? It's expensive tho for my budget.hehe. Thanks again guys!!!
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Andy |
The first one was taken with a Canon PowerShot S60 in macro mode at about 3 inches away, the closest minimum distance. The other was taken with a 100mm macro lens at about 6 inches away.
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