DSLR recommendations for a relatrively low budget.

[BuffetSlayer]

Might have to leave it a while for those kind of lenses. Still got the kit lens and the 70-300mm to play with though Christmas is not far away with a birthday just the other side, so we might treat ourselves then.

How does a lens like this http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-sigma-105mm-f2-8-apo-macro-ex-dg-os-hsm-nikon-fit/p1524158 compare to the Nikon branded equivalent?

They seem to have similar specs, but a not an insignificant difference in price.

 

[BuffetSlayer]

don't mean to sound stupid or anything, but what does the wording in the product mean? For example f/1.8G, f/4.5-5.6G?

Those numbers demark the apateur in the lens. From what I gather the lower the number the more light it lets in and so the exposure ISO can be faster.

You might find this an interesting read http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-lenses.htm

 

[BuffetSlayer]

While I am thinking about it, are any of you guys regular users of a dedicated photography forum? If so where?