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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50)
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Hi all
I'm about to purchase a Nikon D50 but see that there are several Lens Kit
options. I mainly want to take close up pictures of textures for use as
materials in my 3D work but would also like to use it as an everyday camera
(portrait, buildings, landscapes, skys etc).
I see there are 3 kit options most common
18-55mm
18-70mm
55-200mm
From what I gather on researching the 18-55 is much better than the 18-70
for close-ups but the 18-70 is much better in general but poor at close
range. the 55-200 is no good for close ups.
So, for me as a complete novice the stock 18-55 would be a good start?
Correct me if i'm wrong.
Thanks
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50)
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Hi all
I'm about to purchase a Nikon D50 but see that there are several Lens Kit
options. I mainly want to take close up pictures of textures for use as
materials in my 3D work but would also like to use it as an everyday camera
(portrait, buildings, landscapes, skys etc).
I see there are 3 kit options most common
18-55mm
18-70mm
55-200mm
From what I gather on researching the 18-55 is much better than the 18-70
for close-ups but the 18-70 is much better in general but poor at close
range. the 55-200 is no good for close ups.
So, for me as a complete novice the stock 18-55 would be a good start?
Correct me if i'm wrong.
Thanks
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50)
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Hi all
I'm about to purchase a Nikon D50 but see that there are several Lens Kit
options. I mainly want to take close up pictures of textures for use as
materials in my 3D work but would also like to use it as an everyday camera
(portrait, buildings, landscapes, skys etc).
I see there are 3 kit options most common
18-55mm
18-70mm
55-200mm
From what I gather on researching the 18-55 is much better than the 18-70
for close-ups but the 18-70 is much better in general but poor at close
range. the 55-200 is no good for close ups.
So, for me as a complete novice the stock 18-55 would be a good start?
Correct me if i'm wrong.
Thanks
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50)
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Hi all
I'm about to purchase a Nikon D50 but see that there are several Lens Kit
options. I mainly want to take close up pictures of textures for use as
materials in my 3D work but would also like to use it as an everyday camera
(portrait, buildings, landscapes, skys etc).
I see there are 3 kit options most common
18-55mm
18-70mm
55-200mm
From what I gather on researching the 18-55 is much better than the 18-70
for close-ups but the 18-70 is much better in general but poor at close
range. the 55-200 is no good for close ups.
So, for me as a complete novice the stock 18-55 would be a good start?
Correct me if i'm wrong.
Thanks
Anim >> Stay informed about: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50)
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Hi all
I'm about to purchase a Nikon D50 but see that there are several Lens Kit
options. I mainly want to take close up pictures of textures for use as
materials in my 3D work but would also like to use it as an everyday camera
(portrait, buildings, landscapes, skys etc).
I see there are 3 kit options most common
18-55mm
18-70mm
55-200mm
From what I gather on researching the 18-55 is much better than the 18-70
for close-ups but the 18-70 is much better in general but poor at close
range. the 55-200 is no good for close ups.
So, for me as a complete novice the stock 18-55 would be a good start?
Correct me if i'm wrong.
Thanks
Anim >> Stay informed about: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Re: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 2006/11/23 10:37 AM, "Geoff Coope" <ask_in_ng.TakeThisOut@nowhere.com> wrote:
> Hi all
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> I'm about to purchase a Nikon D50 but see that there are several Lens Kit
> options. I mainly want to take close up pictures of textures for use as
> materials in my 3D work but would also like to use it as an everyday camera
> (portrait, buildings, landscapes, skys etc).
>
> 18-55mm
> 18-70mm
> 55-200mm
Either the 18-55 or the 18-70 will be reasonable starting points, but the
18-70 lens is better overall. I have the 18-70 and get fairly sharp images
at distances starting at about 2 feet.
For real close up pictures of flowers and small scale nature scenes, I
bought a Nikon Macro lens - the 60 mm AF Micro Nikkor. If you at all serious
about close ups, I would recommend either that lens or its 100mm cousin. >> Stay informed about: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Re: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 2006/11/23 10:37 AM, "Geoff Coope" <ask_in_ng.DeleteThis@nowhere.com> wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I'm about to purchase a Nikon D50 but see that there are several Lens Kit
> options. I mainly want to take close up pictures of textures for use as
> materials in my 3D work but would also like to use it as an everyday camera
> (portrait, buildings, landscapes, skys etc).
>
> 18-55mm
> 18-70mm
> 55-200mm
Either the 18-55 or the 18-70 will be reasonable starting points, but the
18-70 lens is better overall. I have the 18-70 and get fairly sharp images
at distances starting at about 2 feet.
For real close up pictures of flowers and small scale nature scenes, I
bought a Nikon Macro lens - the 60 mm AF Micro Nikkor. If you at all serious
about close ups, I would recommend either that lens or its 100mm cousin. >> Stay informed about: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Re: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 2006/11/23 10:37 AM, "Geoff Coope" <ask_in_ng.TakeThisOut@nowhere.com> wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I'm about to purchase a Nikon D50 but see that there are several Lens Kit
> options. I mainly want to take close up pictures of textures for use as
> materials in my 3D work but would also like to use it as an everyday camera
> (portrait, buildings, landscapes, skys etc).
>
> 18-55mm
> 18-70mm
> 55-200mm
Either the 18-55 or the 18-70 will be reasonable starting points, but the
18-70 lens is better overall. I have the 18-70 and get fairly sharp images
at distances starting at about 2 feet.
For real close up pictures of flowers and small scale nature scenes, I
bought a Nikon Macro lens - the 60 mm AF Micro Nikkor. If you at all serious
about close ups, I would recommend either that lens or its 100mm cousin. >> Stay informed about: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Re: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 2006/11/23 10:37 AM, "Geoff Coope" <ask_in_ng.TakeThisOut@nowhere.com> wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I'm about to purchase a Nikon D50 but see that there are several Lens Kit
> options. I mainly want to take close up pictures of textures for use as
> materials in my 3D work but would also like to use it as an everyday camera
> (portrait, buildings, landscapes, skys etc).
>
> 18-55mm
> 18-70mm
> 55-200mm
Either the 18-55 or the 18-70 will be reasonable starting points, but the
18-70 lens is better overall. I have the 18-70 and get fairly sharp images
at distances starting at about 2 feet.
For real close up pictures of flowers and small scale nature scenes, I
bought a Nikon Macro lens - the 60 mm AF Micro Nikkor. If you at all serious
about close ups, I would recommend either that lens or its 100mm cousin. >> Stay informed about: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Re: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 2006/11/23 10:37 AM, "Geoff Coope" <ask_in_ng RemoveThis @nowhere.com> wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I'm about to purchase a Nikon D50 but see that there are several Lens Kit
> options. I mainly want to take close up pictures of textures for use as
> materials in my 3D work but would also like to use it as an everyday camera
> (portrait, buildings, landscapes, skys etc).
>
> 18-55mm
> 18-70mm
> 55-200mm
Either the 18-55 or the 18-70 will be reasonable starting points, but the
18-70 lens is better overall. I have the 18-70 and get fairly sharp images
at distances starting at about 2 feet.
For real close up pictures of flowers and small scale nature scenes, I
bought a Nikon Macro lens - the 60 mm AF Micro Nikkor. If you at all serious
about close ups, I would recommend either that lens or its 100mm cousin. >> Stay informed about: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
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> I'd go with the 18-70mm.
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> Then, to get closer, think in terms of first a diopter lense or
> perhaps a set of auto extension tubes (maybe $125).
Hi Floyd, I've actually been looking for diopters for my 18-70. The
issue is that it takes a less common filter size - 67mm - so the Nikon
diopters (4T, 5T) don't fit! I think Canon makes a diopter that might
fit, but it's a lot more expensive. Extension tubes might be a better
bet with this lense, plus they'd be usable with other lenses down the
road.
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Re: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> I'd go with the 18-70mm.
>
> Then, to get closer, think in terms of first a diopter lense or
> perhaps a set of auto extension tubes (maybe $125).
Hi Floyd, I've actually been looking for diopters for my 18-70. The
issue is that it takes a less common filter size - 67mm - so the Nikon
diopters (4T, 5T) don't fit! I think Canon makes a diopter that might
fit, but it's a lot more expensive. Extension tubes might be a better
bet with this lense, plus they'd be usable with other lenses down the
road.
Drew >> Stay informed about: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
Post subject: Re: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> I'd go with the 18-70mm.
>
> Then, to get closer, think in terms of first a diopter lense or
> perhaps a set of auto extension tubes (maybe $125).
Hi Floyd, I've actually been looking for diopters for my 18-70. The
issue is that it takes a less common filter size - 67mm - so the Nikon
diopters (4T, 5T) don't fit! I think Canon makes a diopter that might
fit, but it's a lot more expensive. Extension tubes might be a better
bet with this lense, plus they'd be usable with other lenses down the
road.
Drew >> Stay informed about: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) |
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
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> I'd go with the 18-70mm.
>
> Then, to get closer, think in terms of first a diopter lense or
> perhaps a set of auto extension tubes (maybe $125).
Hi Floyd, I've actually been looking for diopters for my 18-70. The
issue is that it takes a less common filter size - 67mm - so the Nikon
diopters (4T, 5T) don't fit! I think Canon makes a diopter that might
fit, but it's a lot more expensive. Extension tubes might be a better
bet with this lense, plus they'd be usable with other lenses down the
road.
Drew >> Stay informed about: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) |
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:37 pm
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> I'd go with the 18-70mm.
>
> Then, to get closer, think in terms of first a diopter lense or
> perhaps a set of auto extension tubes (maybe $125).
Hi Floyd, I've actually been looking for diopters for my 18-70. The
issue is that it takes a less common filter size - 67mm - so the Nikon
diopters (4T, 5T) don't fit! I think Canon makes a diopter that might
fit, but it's a lot more expensive. Extension tubes might be a better
bet with this lense, plus they'd be usable with other lenses down the
road.
Drew >> Stay informed about: Which lens for close up's (Nikon D50) |
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