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new lens advice

  • 07-08-2008 10:40pm
    #1
    Pigwidgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,590 ✭✭✭


    I've had my D40 since about christmas and still only have the kit lens.
    i'm looking at the moment to get a new budget lens
    would i be best off just going for the nifty fifty as i'm still trying to explore different areas of photography, and i know extension tubes can be used for macro, it is good for gigs etc.

    I want to try taking more portrait shots, and was just wondering if it would be suitable for this as i am starting a portfolio course at the end of sept.

    So i was really just wondering is my best bet to go for the nifty fifty as my budget is quite restricted. Or is there anything else anybody would recommend for a pretty much beginner.


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  • #2
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    Go for the 50, it's still pretty cheap, and will give you a chance to play with shallow DOF and being able to shoot in lower light than you have previously!

    Even if you buy one second hand, so you'll still have a few bob left over!


  • #3
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    kateos2 wrote: »
    I've had my D40 since about christmas and still only have the kit lens.
    i'm looking at the moment to get a new budget lens
    would i be best off just going for the nifty fifty as i'm still trying to explore different areas of photography, and i know extension tubes can be used for macro, it is good for gigs etc.

    I want to try taking more portrait shots, and was just wondering if it would be suitable for this as i am starting a portfolio course at the end of sept.

    So i was really just wondering is my best bet to go for the nifty fifty as my budget is quite restricted. Or is there anything else anybody would recommend for a pretty much beginner.

    Oh no!
    I always read your name at "kate eos" i though you used a canon :pac:
    not another nikon user :D


    Anyway i think the nifty fifty wont be AF on the D40?
    Just making sure you know that if im right.
    Not to sure about the nikon but the canon build quaility of their nifty fity isnt up to much so take good care of it

    Otherwise nice lens nice dof quick af and a good little lens


  • #4
    Pigwidgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,590 ✭✭✭Pigwidgeon


    yeah it doesn't auto focus on it i know that anyway, i try to use manual focus as much as i can anyway so it shouldn't be a problem. thanks for the advice


  • #5
    melekalikimaka
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,686 Mod ✭✭✭✭melekalikimaka


    thirdfox is the man to talk to, i think he picked up some lovely nikkor mf primes for next to nothing cos the d40 is one of the few cams that can mount them, great for gigs. if i had my way 10.5 2.8 fisheye is all id want for gigs


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