D50 Experiences

Mister_Pister · 25 Jun 2006 at 11:13

I was considering this as opposed to the canon 350d but in some of the reviews ive read in the samples the pics are nowhere near as sharp as the canon - I would like to know if this is just down to the kit lens and if the d50 performs nicely with a better lens on it?

Mister_Pister · 25 Jun 2006 at 12:51

cyKey said:
They're basically the same. The lens will make the difference.

What lens would you recommend to replace the kit lens for ~200 quiddos - mainly just a walkabout lens or one for portraits - ive heard the 50mm prime is good?

Mister_Pister · 25 Jun 2006 at 13:02

yea i was talking about the nikon

Nowhere I can find does it with the 18-70

Mister_Pister · 25 Jun 2006 at 13:06

Joe T said:
Damn. I thought this was possible. Maybe get an 18-70 from HK via ebay? I think they are around £150 plus del and VAT.

Tell a lie - I have found one. £500 with the lens, pretty good actually

Mister_Pister · 25 Jun 2006 at 13:09

really? Im surprised they would give such a good lens as the kit lens

Mister_Pister · 25 Jun 2006 at 13:12

well for 500 quid its sounding quite bargainous...roll on payday me thinks

Mister_Pister · 26 Jun 2006 at 21:34

mrk said:
You mean the 17-55 G lens?

There are other Nikkors that are better than the 18-70 but they of course do cost a lot more! but the ideal combo is really something like a nikkor 12-24, nikkor 18-70 and then the nikkor 70-200 2.8 VR

I don't think the 18-70 can be beaten by any lens under £500 though in terms of quality, AF speed/noise, range and sharpness though! if only it were 2.8..

I found out a mate at work has a d200 and a bunch of lenses (forget which ones now) so I may be able to steal some off him hopefully