Recommendations for a starter lens

YZang · 6th January 2008

Hi all clubsnap forum-ers!

I recently purchased a 2nd hand D70s body... can't wait to go out and shoot haha...

But before i do that, i need some recommendations on which lens would be suitable for the pictures that i'm taking...

I usually like to take candid pictures of people and street scenes...

So...any lenses to recommend for starters?

I'm thinking of 18-70mm...

Thanks in advance for all the replies!

jmmtn4aj · 6th January 2008

Yeah, 18-70. It's pretty much the best out of all the kit lenses.

kyo86sg · 6th January 2008

18-135mm also do able cause u got a 7.5X zoom.

zac08 · 6th January 2008

The 18-70 is a good choice for your camera.

giantcanopy · 6th January 2008

starter lens

Ryan

fergo · 6th January 2008

18-200 VR!!!

can last u a long time.. good walkaround

widest at 18, furthest at 200. further reach compared to 18-70 and aperture range should be the same i think. only cons are the weight and price. moreover you got VR.. many 2nd hand ones floating around in B&S.

thats my opinion..

madmacs · 6th January 2008

the 18-70 is a very good lens...affordable too

hacknet · 6th January 2008

man, have you guys forgot nikon's gift to the world of photography!

get the 50 1.8, cheap, sharp as hell, light... the list goes on!

zac08 · 6th January 2008

Originally Posted by hacknet

man, have you guys forgot nikon's gift to the world of photography!

get the 50 1.8, cheap, sharp as hell, light... the list goes on!

Good as a second piece. But a starter should be a all-rounder.

madmacs · 6th January 2008

Originally Posted by hacknet

man, have you guys forgot nikon's gift to the world of photography!

get the 50 1.8, cheap, sharp as hell, light... the list goes on!

50 1.8 is a very good and cheap lens too but for starters 18-70 is more suitable.

calebk · 7th January 2008

Originally Posted by fergo

18-200 VR!!!
can last u a long time.. good walkaround

widest at 18, furthest at 200. further reach compared to 18-70 and aperture range should be the same i think. only cons are the weight and price. moreover you got VR.. many 2nd hand ones floating around in B&S.

thats my opinion..

Hi you might want to get your specifications right.

The 18-70 is a f/3.5-4.5 lens
The 18-200 is a f/3.5-5.6 lens.

chantyeroop · 7th January 2008

Get the 18-200mm VR once and for all !!! If money is no objection.

Else stick to 18-70mm or 18-135mm, they are both competent enough for your type of shots.

erictan8888 · 7th January 2008

18-70mm is a good lens, has the wide...
but for street shooting, 70mm might be a bit short... just to let you know...
but all in, this is a good lens for its price...

BlueBull · 7th January 2008

Consider the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 lens, not bad, won awards, not too expensive too.

conquer500 · 7th January 2008

Originally Posted by chantyeroop

Get the 18-200mm VR once and for all !!! If money is no objection.

Else stick to 18-70mm or 18-135mm, they are both competent enough for your type of shots.

actually the 17-55 will be a better choice, the uncle at the shop keep insist i get this lens, i was thinking what the heck he asking me get such a expensive lens, then he show me picture taken by it and by the kit lens. Got the 17-55 right away with my D40x. nv turn back.

YZang · 7th January 2008

actually i 4got to mention that im a student haha... so have a tight budget...
so im considering between the 18-70mm and 18-135mm haha...

So which one would you guys recommend? I've heard that the 18-70mm produces sharper images, but the 18-135mm has a longer range...

zac08 · 8th January 2008

Originally Posted by YZang

actually i 4got to mention that im a student haha... so have a tight budget...
so im considering between the 18-70mm and 18-135mm haha...

So which one would you guys recommend? I've heard that the 18-70mm produces sharper images, but the 18-135mm has a longer range...

If you're concerned about the budget, then the 18-70 would be the best bet for you.

lsisaxon · 9th January 2008

Originally Posted by zac08

If you're concerned about the budget, then the 18-70 would be the best bet for you.

I think the 18-135 isn't much more expensive, is it?

edmax · 9th January 2008

18 200VR...once and for all...

zac08 · 9th January 2008

Originally Posted by lsisaxon

I think the 18-135 isn't much more expensive, is it?

But I'm not exactly bowled over by the performance on that one though.

6th January 2008	#1
YZang New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 43	Recommendations for a starter lens Hi all clubsnap forum-ers! I recently purchased a 2nd hand D70s body... can't wait to go out and shoot haha... But before i do that, i need some recommendations on which lens would be suitable for the pictures that i'm taking... I usually like to take candid pictures of people and street scenes... So...any lenses to recommend for starters? I'm thinking of 18-70mm... Thanks in advance for all the replies!

6th January 2008	#2
jmmtn4aj Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 996	Re: Recommendations for a starter lens Yeah, 18-70. It's pretty much the best out of all the kit lenses. __________________ Zenfolio

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kyo86sg Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 696	Re: Recommendations for a starter lens 18-135mm also do able cause u got a 7.5X zoom. __________________ D70\|17-50mm f/2.8 \|50-135mm f/2.8 \|80-200mm f/2.8\|100mm Macro f/2.8\|SB800

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zac08 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Posts: 10,953	Re: Recommendations for a starter lens The 18-70 is a good choice for your camera. __________________ Michael Lim My Flickr Site APAD 2009

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giantcanopy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northerner Posts: 3,958	Re: Recommendations for a starter lens starter lens Ryan __________________ Kaleidoscopy & Singapore Shave! Shaving Jedi

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fergo Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 137	Re: Recommendations for a starter lens 18-200 VR!!! can last u a long time.. good walkaround widest at 18, furthest at 200. further reach compared to 18-70 and aperture range should be the same i think. only cons are the weight and price. moreover you got VR.. many 2nd hand ones floating around in B&S. thats my opinion.. __________________ \|Nikon D80\|18-200mm VR\|18-135mm\|24-70mm f/2.8\|50mm f/1.8\|SB-600\|MB-D80\|Manfrotto\|

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madmacs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,421	Re: Recommendations for a starter lens the 18-70 is a very good lens...affordable too __________________ My Photos On Multiply

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hacknet Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,090	Re: Recommendations for a starter lens man, have you guys forgot nikon's gift to the world of photography! get the 50 1.8, cheap, sharp as hell, light... the list goes on!

7th January 2008	#12
chantyeroop Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Eastern Zone Posts: 849	Re: Recommendations for a starter lens Get the 18-200mm VR once and for all !!! If money is no objection. Else stick to 18-70mm or 18-135mm, they are both competent enough for your type of shots.

7th January 2008	#13
erictan8888 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,220	Re: Recommendations for a starter lens 18-70mm is a good lens, has the wide... but for street shooting, 70mm might be a bit short... just to let you know... but all in, this is a good lens for its price...

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BlueBull Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Punggol Posts: 837	Re: Recommendations for a starter lens Consider the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 lens, not bad, won awards, not too expensive too. __________________ Nikon D3FXMarkIIIDS-1H with 5000mm f/1.0 & 17-5000mm f/0.5 & 900mm Macro f/0.4 & 70-2000mm f/0.8

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edmax Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 132	Re: Recommendations for a starter lens 18 200VR...once and for all...