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NewlyMrs
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SLR camera owners, lens question.
what lens do you recommend is sufficient to get for everyday pictures.
I can worry about getting even better ones down the road, for now I want to get the camera first.
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Posted 12/19/08 8:02 AM  |
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nbc188
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
The basic one my camera came with is the 18-55...that's the basic, everyday use one. I also got the 55-200 one which I LOVE for closeups.
HTH!
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| Posted 12/19/08 8:06 AM |
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smdl
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
What camera do you have?
I just got a 18-135mm lens. Down the road I want the 18-200mm VR lens.
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| Posted 12/19/08 8:06 AM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
I want to get the Nikon d80. FINALLY!!!!
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| Posted 12/19/08 8:13 AM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
Posted by nbc188
The basic one my camera came with is the 18-55...that's the basic, everyday use one. I also got the 55-200 one which I LOVE for closeups.
HTH!
same here except I have not gotten the 55-200 yet...Dh and I are going to buy it as a gift for each other this year 
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| Posted 12/19/08 8:18 AM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
I use the 18-135mm everyday. Works great for me now.
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| Posted 12/19/08 8:21 AM |
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smdl
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
Posted by NewlyMrs
I want to get the Nikon d80. FINALLY!!!!
I have the D40x (bought it last year)and got it with the 18-55mm lens kit. I did not want 2 lenses (18-55 and 55-200) because I did not want to keep switching lenses.
Just after a few months I regretted not getting a better lens when I purchased it. I wished I had got the 18-135mm when I bought my camera. It's not as expensive as the 18-200mm VR and it's a great everyday lens.
I did get the 18-135mm for Christmas this year.
I woudl recommend the 18-135mm.
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| Posted 12/19/08 9:32 AM |
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lorimarie
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
I would absolutely recommend the 18-135 - I use it for everything from maternity, newborns to toddler. Its an extremely versatile lens and much more affordable than the 18-200.
Portraits I love my 50mm - I get my clearest and best shots off that lens b/c the f-stop goes down so low (down to 1.4). It doesn't allow you to zoom so it takes some getting used to but its a classic lens worth investing in at some point.
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| Posted 12/19/08 9:46 AM |
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J9-13
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
Posted by nbc188
The basic one my camera came with is the 18-55...that's the basic, everyday use one. I also got the 55-200 one which I LOVE for closeups.
HTH!
This is exactly what I have for my Nikon D80
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| Posted 12/19/08 9:56 AM |
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
I just got the 18-200 mm VR for Christmas  I haven't used it yet, but everyone tells me I won't be disappointed
For cost, the best value is the 18-135, hands down.
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| Posted 12/19/08 10:04 AM |
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smdl
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
Posted by chmlengr
I just got the 18-200 mm VR for Christmas I haven't used it yet, but everyone tells me I won't be disappointed
For cost, the best value is the 18-135, hands down.
 I thought you were getting the 18-135mm.
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| Posted 12/19/08 10:22 AM |
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
Posted by smdl
Posted by chmlengr
I just got the 18-200 mm VR for Christmas I haven't used it yet, but everyone tells me I won't be disappointed
For cost, the best value is the 18-135, hands down.
I thought you were getting the 18-135mm.
Yeah, me too. Long story, I'll FM you 
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| Posted 12/19/08 10:23 AM |
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LaurenExp
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Re: SLR camera owners, lens question.
If you can just buy the body without a lens, I would definitely get the 18-200mm.
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