This dilemma has been bugging me for a while and need everyone's advice.
I am currently using a Nikon D40x. It has served me well the last 2 years; light & easy to handle. However, I would like to get a fast lens for indoor photography but I would need to get one with AF motor (e.g. Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f1.8G) because the D40x doesn't have the integrated motor.
Should I upgrade my camera system in view of the long term? It seems that D40x is like almost obsolete while D90 is still quite popular. It would save me money on lenses in the long term, but I will have to cough out more cash up front.
Based on recent marketplace threads (I am on a budget):
Sell used D40x: SGD300-450
Buy used D90: SGD800-1000
Buy used 35mm AF-S 1.8G: SGD250-300
Buy used 50mm AF 1.8D: SGD100-150
Should I...
a) Buy 35mm AF-S 1.8G and keep my D40x ?
b) Sell D40x, Buy D90 & 50mm AF1.8D ?
c) Any other suggestions ?
What should I consider in terms of:
1) Price
2) Performance
3) Practicality
Many thanks for your advice! Cheers.
I am currently using a Nikon D40x. It has served me well the last 2 years; light & easy to handle. However, I would like to get a fast lens for indoor photography but I would need to get one with AF motor (e.g. Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f1.8G) because the D40x doesn't have the integrated motor.
Should I upgrade my camera system in view of the long term? It seems that D40x is like almost obsolete while D90 is still quite popular. It would save me money on lenses in the long term, but I will have to cough out more cash up front.
Based on recent marketplace threads (I am on a budget):
Sell used D40x: SGD300-450
Buy used D90: SGD800-1000
Buy used 35mm AF-S 1.8G: SGD250-300
Buy used 50mm AF 1.8D: SGD100-150
Should I...
a) Buy 35mm AF-S 1.8G and keep my D40x ?
b) Sell D40x, Buy D90 & 50mm AF1.8D ?
c) Any other suggestions ?
What should I consider in terms of:
1) Price
2) Performance
3) Practicality
Many thanks for your advice! Cheers.