Nikon lens advice

funguST

funguST

funguST

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Hi,

I have a d90 with no lens, i am looking at a lens and just want to know which would be a good all rounder starter lens.

I'd prefer not to spends hundreds on it but an idea of lens progression would be much appreciated.

Thanks
 
what are you shooting?

50mm f1.8 is a bargain lens that provide good quality but useless if you want to shoot birds :D
 
Mainly scenery and normal touristy type things to be honest. At some point i'd like to shoot star trails etc, but at the moment it will be just so i can get used to the camera.

I'll look at the 50mm f1.8 cheers!

Edit.

Would that be a
Nikon 50mm F1.8D
or
50mm f/1.8G
 
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funguST said:
Mainly scenery and normal touristy type things to be honest. At some point i'd like to shoot star trails etc, but at the moment it will be just so i can get used to the camera.

I'll look at the 50mm f1.8 cheers!

Edit.

Would that be a
Nikon 50mm F1.8D
or
50mm f/1.8G
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Either will be fine, the G is a much newer lens (it only launched a few months back). They might however not be the right lens for you, they're prime lenses so have no zoom adjustment all all.

Here's the slightly annoying Kai from Digital Rev comparing the two lenses.

The D90 was usually bundled with either the 18-55 f3.5-5.6 or 18-105 f3.5-5.6. Although these won't offer the quality or low light performance they are more versatile. There's also the Nikkor 18-70 f3.5 - 4.5 which a lot of people rate or for a bit more money the Tamron 17-50 f2.8.
 
The 18-105mm kit lens is very sharp with a very useful focal length. Sharpness compares well to a 17-55mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f2.8.. 35mm f/1.8 prime etc. Obviously it is a slower glass at f/5.6. Auto Focus is good as well.
 
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