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richie-t
09-02-2009, 20:10
sorry i know people ask all the time about lenses, but i searched and couldnt find anything about the:

55-200VR.

Ive currently got a d50, 18-55 kit lens and a 50mm 1.8.

Im looking to expand my kit a bit and just really after some advice from people who may have this lens. A lot of people on flickr are advising me to spend hundreds, if not thousands on a lens for quality - but this is merely just a hobby for me.

People mention the 18-200 as a great walkabout lens but its a LOT more expensive than the 55-200 and i already have the 18-55.


Opinions?
ChrisBlack
09-02-2009, 21:01
Depends what sort of photography you're into richie - I hardly use my 55-200 at all. To date, that is.
Sprout Crumble
09-02-2009, 21:08
If you want to get more width in your photos, Sigmas 10-20 would be a sweet choice. Telephoto would be well served by the 55-200 or the 70-300VR. The Sigma 70-300 APO is a decent budget choice.
Questor
10-02-2009, 07:19
My wife has the 55-200VR and it's a great little lens - not the fastest (f/5.6 at the longest end IIRC) but if the light's reasonable then it'll take some lovely shots

I'd personally go for the Sigma 10-20 but it's quite expensive, and won't help you if you don't like landscapes! (it's definitely my next lens purchase)
richie-t
10-02-2009, 08:23
i'd love a sigma 10-20 because i think wide angle gives some excellent photos. I havent had much chance to do many landscapes at this point though.

i might look into the 70-300 apo as a interim lens though.

thanks a lot for suggestions, its a big help - altho now im fighting between the nikon 55-200 and sigma 70-300. the 70-300VR will be a bit much for the richie budget.
simonmac
10-02-2009, 09:57
I'm in almost the same boat, D40 with Kit lens and am looking to get the Tamron 18-200 that was in the bargain forum a few weeks ago, £149 from Currys (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=5). I'm still very amater (as can be seen in my website) but I think it will be a nice move up.

http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8467192
James45
10-02-2009, 10:32
D40 here with the kit lens and 55-200 VR, great lens but not as big a zoom as it sounds. Sigma 10-20 is next on my list. Then maybe a prime.
richie-t
10-02-2009, 10:53
50mm 1.8 is an awesome prime :D
richie-t
10-02-2009, 10:58
I'm in almost the same boat, D40 with Kit lens and am looking to get the Tamron 18-200 that was in the bargain forum a few weeks ago, £149 from Currys (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=5). I'm still very amater (as can be seen in my website) but I think it will be a nice move up.

http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8467192

you got some nice looking shots @ the lake district there mate!
simonmac
10-02-2009, 11:17
All are taken on "auto" need to start learning what all the other buttons are for :lol:
Hot Ice
10-02-2009, 13:28
I've been looking at the 18-200 Nikkor lense as it get's great reviews everywhere.

Currently using an 18-55 Nikkor on a D80.
richie-t
10-02-2009, 15:45
All are taken on "auto" need to start learning what all the other buttons are for :lol:

absolutely. you need to start taking control and using manual mode!!

throw in a bit of photoshop and you'll get some nice photographs.

been looking at all sorts of reviews and lenses this afternoon, im more confused than ever now. :/
simonmac
15-02-2009, 14:58
What did you decide on? Just got a nice letter from my old job saying they owe me nearly £200 so am going for the Tamron as we speak :D