d40x and my next lense

[ytbryan]

Hi all,

update: title should be d40x and the next lenses

I am helping a friend to ask a question regarding his next buy.
He has a d40x with a kit lenses 18 -55mm.

He's considering to get a second lenses 50 - 200mm tamron or just go for a 18 - 200mm( which is alot more expensive).


I guess the question is a matter of the price vs the trouble of switching lense?

or is there more insights that somebody can share?

thank you!

[wildsoyabean]

u got the question right... ans urself ba...got money get it...dun have...do with 2 lens

[Octarine]

Trouble of switching? Then DSLR is wrong camera. It's also a matter of shooting preferences. The kit lens covers the most useful range for beginners. If you friend needs longer lenses only occasionally then the 50-200 is more suitable.

[ytbryan]

thanks guys for the advices

[narofx]

i would say AF-S 35mm f1.8 DX!!!

[ijnek]

u can consider the nikon afs 55-200 vr len or the newer 18-200vr2 len...

there r other options like the tamron 18-270 len....

[daredevil123]

For the price of N 18-200VR, I would rather get the both 17-50/2.8 (non-VC) tamron and the 55-200VR. Around the same price. But then again, this is me not him. Everyone has different preferences.

If he needs longer reach, get the Nikon 55-200 VR. Cheap and good.

If want to upgrade the lens on the current focal length, get the 17-50mm f/2.8 Tamron (VC or non-VC up to his budget).

[aspenx]

I agree with the 55-200 VR.