What do you think of this D80 combo?


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sgguy022

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Hi,

Am buying into Nikon since my dad has some old Nikkor prime lenses at home. What do you think of this combination:

1) D80 Kit (w 18-135mm F3.5=5.6)
2) SB800 Flash
3) 50mmf1.8 prime lens (for indoor/low-light)
Total around $2744

Or should I bit the bullet, take the discount on the kit lens and go for
1) D80 Body only
2) SB800 Flash
3) 50mmf1.8 prime lens (for indoor/low-light)
4) 18-200mm DX VR
Total around $3794

Of course, the other critical question is where to get the best deal for this combo!
 

neither...get pentax K10d for $1350 + tamron 18-200 for 500
$1850 = what u have with nikon
 

This is a question of can u afford to buy pakage 2? What do you shoot normally? If say u shooting events in which flash photography is allowed and the 18-135mm range is enough, you may not need the 18-200vr. The 18-200vr is a gd travel lens though, and for non professional usage, it will be considered good enough.(though some full time photographers use it for its flexibility).
 

This is a question of can u afford to buy pakage 2? What do you shoot normally? If say u shooting events in which flash photography is allowed and the 18-135mm range is enough, you may not need the 18-200vr. The 18-200vr is a gd travel lens though, and for non professional usage, it will be considered good enough.(though some full time photographers use it for its flexibility).

That's the key reason I am considering the 18-200VR - I travel frequently and see myself roaming Asian cities at night taking street scenes. Hence the choice of a super zoom + low light.
Obviously I would not want to pay for 'too much camera', hence I rejected all the far more expensive 3-lens options.
 

If ur taking night street scenes, i have to say get a good lightweight tripod or monopod with the kit lens(maybe a flash if u taking people with u). they are far better than VR, unless u have super steady hands which dun give much blur in low light, VR can't help much.
 

thought u asking this in the nikon sub forum already...double posting arr...
 

neither...get pentax K10d for $1350 + tamron 18-200 for 500
$1850 = what u have with nikon

The Tamron 18-200mm at least 650. Where you find it at 500 for Pentax mount?
 

just start according to ur budget, esp u are new to DSLR
even kit lens u can learn a lot more......but coming to CS often mean more posion ***wink***
 

thought u asking this in the nikon sub forum already...double posting arr...

I did this deliberately, as two very different viewpoints and user groups read these sub forums. You may be one of the very few experienced guys who read this one!
 

just start according to ur budget, esp u are new to DSLR
even kit lens u can learn a lot more......but coming to CS often mean more posion ***wink***

You can say that again - there are already people suggesting I should get a D200 8)
 

The option 2 street price for all should be around $300 lower. then your total budget.
 

The option 2 street price for all should be around $300 lower. then your total budget.

That's interesting news - I thought the popular shops were pretty consistent in price. Where would you recommend that I look? I have gone to AP, MS and TK
 

Conservetively, from the Compiled Nikon List at the Nikon forum, my additions gets to $3570. Which is still 200 dollars less.
 

You can say that again - there are already people suggesting I should get a D200 8)


Guys and gals, thanks for all the advice. My final package:

1) D80 Body only
2) SB800 Flash
3) 50mmf1.4 prime lens
4) 18-200mm DX VR
5) Hoya UV multicoat filters for both lenses
6) Sandisk Ultra II 2GB
7) Lowepro Computrekker AW
 

Guys and gals, thanks for all the advice. My final package:

1) D80 Body only
2) SB800 Flash
3) 50mmf1.4 prime lens
4) 18-200mm DX VR
5) Hoya UV multicoat filters for both lenses
6) Sandisk Ultra II 2GB
7) Lowepro Computrekker AW
:sweat: i think computrekker is "a little" too large for those...
 

I would recommend a microTrekker series.
 

:sweat: i think computrekker is "a little" too large for those...

Haha different strokes for different folks.

Great for flights - laptop + cable lock + inflight adaptor + office papers + DSLR + Nintendo DS + 1-2 good books + passport/air tickets/wallet/phone.....

Empty the laptop + cable lock and I'll roam all around town to take photos.
 

Haha different strokes for different folks.

Great for flights - laptop + cable lock + inflight adaptor + office papers + DSLR + Nintendo DS + 1-2 good books + passport/air tickets/wallet/phone.....

Empty the laptop + cable lock and I'll roam all around town to take photos.

You do realise it's damn huge right? I would seriously recommend that you bring other types of bag for carryon, because the Computrekker really not useful as one from personal experience.

I recommend a Delsey bag for carry-on.
 

You do realise it's damn huge right? I would seriously recommend that you bring other types of bag for carryon, because the Computrekker really not useful as one from personal experience.

I recommend a Delsey bag for carry-on.

The Computrekker's good enough for right now - at the price of the smallest Delsey...have my eye on the Kata bag named in another thread. When you see me list the Computrekker on Buy/Sell, you'll know!
 

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