Wht lens can replace my current standred lens ?

[Nicona]

Hello , i m using a kit lens 18-55 VR f:/ 3.5-5.6
im wondering if i should change to another lens ? or jus stay wit it ?

[hisokaka]

is the 18-55 limiting u?

[Octarine]

Which feature or function (of any other lens) are you missing or is required for your shooting?

[catchlights]

Have you consider the Nikon 17~55 f2.8?

[Nicona]

Actully I don't know .
i hv another lens which is 55-200 f:/4-5.6
im thinking if i should get a 16-85 f:/3.5-4.5 ?
or should i get 24-70 f:/2.8 ...
im quite new to this DSLR thingy so pls guide me along , thx !

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by Nicona Actully I don't know . i hv another lens which is 55-200 f:/4-5.6 im thinking if i should get a 16-85 f:/3.5-4.5 ? or should i get 24-70 f:/2.8 ... im quite new to this DSLR thingy so pls guide me along , thx !

if it ain't broke, don't fix/change it.
if you don't know what you want, don't change anything now.

[Nicona]

Cool , thx
then any idea when i should expend my lens collection ?

[lamergod]

when you feel you need to

[Nicona]

Hmm , thn any suggestion of wht i should go for nxt ? im thinkin of a 70-200 f:/2.8 or a speedlight and mayb a prime lens ?

[kilkenny]

I am a newbie to DSLR also.

Am using the 18-105mm till i got the 50mmF1.8 prime lens.

After tt the 18-105mm never got out of my dry cabinet liaoz as i seem to be getting better pictures from my 50mmF1.8 all the time. Of course the composition and range of the prime lens is definitely losing out to the original kit lens. But either i was not able to maximize or master the kit lens, hence i have stuck with my 50mm prime. The 18-105mm is supposedly a good lens but somehow not my cup of tea.

Hence now my quest for a sharper zoom lens. This is my reason, what's your?

If there is no reason, then don't change i guess hahaha. One mountain got one mountain taller than the other, operate within your means and you will know when to scale the next mountain.

Just my 2cts worth.

cheers,
kilkenny

[catchlights]

ok, since you are using Nikon, consider getting 14~24 f2.8, 24~70 f2.8, and the 70~200 f2.8, plus a SB900, probably you will not need anything else for the next few years.

if you still have extra cash, consider the 16mm f2.8, 85mm f1.4 for your next purchase.

[Nicona]

haha ok guess i will stick with my 2 lens for now at least , thx everyone ^^

[Nicona]

oh i c ... i think im a person who prefer more zoom-ing space ...

[mangboso]

Originally Posted by catchlights ok, since you are using Nikon, consider getting 14~24 f2.8, 24~70 f2.8, and the 70~200 f2.8, plus a SB900, probably you will not need anything else for the next few years. if you still have extra cash, consider the 16mm f2.8, 85mm f1.4 for your next purchase.

everybody's dreams

[Lomographer]

if you want zoom, and are on a budget, get the 55-200 with or without VR.

the 70-300 will do too, VR or the basic 70-300, which will come into matter depending on your camera. (D40 & D60 has no af-motor built in so it can't af the basic 70-300 G)

the 18-55 is a great lens for the price.

absolutely love it.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by Nicona Actully I don't know . i hv another lens which is 55-200 f:/4-5.6 im thinking if i should get a 16-85 f:/3.5-4.5 ? or should i get 24-70 f:/2.8 ... im quite new to this DSLR thingy so pls guide me along , thx !

Then it's best that you shoot with what you have first, then see what's limiting your shoot. Then you'll know what lenses you should go for. IMO, the 18-55 is quite a capable lens. I use it sometimes for reverse macro as well.

[fatdoi]

imo.... my ideal dx setup will bt this
18-200 VR (all range zoom)
tokina 11-16 2.8 (landscape)
50 1.4 (portraits)
sb600
maybe a 1.7x or 2.0x converter if you want to boost the zoom range....

[Nicona]

Haha , finally after days of research i decided to stay wit my 18-55 f:/ 3.5-5.6 and 55-200 f:/ 4-5.6

but ... i hv another question which is should i get a 50mm f:/ 1.4 prime lens or should i get a speedlight ? which one would u guys prefer ? explanation would b better (:
Thx .

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by Nicona Haha , finally after days of research i decided to stay wit my 18-55 f:/ 3.5-5.6 and 55-200 f:/ 4-5.6 but ... i hv another question which is should i get a 50mm f:/ 1.4 prime lens or should i get a speedlight ? which one would u guys prefer ? explanation would b better (: Thx .

Might be useful for us to know which body you're using at the moment.

[Fotophilic]

Originally Posted by Nicona Haha , finally after days of research i decided to stay wit my 18-55 f:/ 3.5-5.6 and 55-200 f:/ 4-5.6 but ... i hv another question which is should i get a 50mm f:/ 1.4 prime lens or should i get a speedlight ? which one would u guys prefer ? explanation would b better (: Thx .

what do u want to shoot? every lens has its purpose.

u seem very indecisive when it comes to lenses, if that is the case, i suggest u just go get a SB600. Good usage of flash will greatly improve ur experience in dSLR systems, as well as ur pictures. Sb600 is not very expensive, has good re-sale value and is very handy in many situations.