 Robert F. Walker |
Older Camera and a New Lens? I was considering purchasing a used #8-9 graded Nikon D80 with a NEW Lens, maybe a Nikon 18-200 lens. Would that be a wise purchase, considering I want to keep my total photo-equipment purchase at $1000.00 or below? Please include any lens you may suggest I consider purchasing.
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
I can't give you any Nikon lens suggestions (I am a Canon guy) but I agree with buying an older camera and getting better glass. It is the lens that makes the sharpness, clarity and color of a captured image. Cameras are being released all the time and whenever a new one comes out, the last model drops in price and can be bought at a much lower price - whereas quality lenses will retain their value and out-live many cameras over the years. I have some lenses that have now been on 4 different cameras since I bought them in 2005 and will be around for the next few cameras as well :) I know the 70-200mm f/2.8 Nikon lens is a fantastic lens but it's a lot more than $1000, so read a lot of reviews and get the best lens you can. I think you are making a smart decision. Cheers,
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