Nikon D80 kit Which Nikon D80 kit is best? One comes with 18-135mm lens. The other comes with 18-55mm lens. Which lens is better?
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Generally, zoom's with a large range tend to be not so good at one end or the other.If you can afford it, go with the body only, and then buy 2 better lenses, such as an 18-50-ish wide-normal, and a 70-something telephoto.Don't forget third-party lenses such as Tamron or Sigma. Unfortunately, Nikon has their VR stabilization in the lens, so you pay more for them.
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The 18-55 is a lot sharper than 18-135. I just bought the 18-200 VR from www.pcnation.com, was in stock and was delivered yesterday! Have not tried it yet.
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Actually I have the same question... However, based on the reviews I have seen so far, I think I will go for the 18-135mm. Everybody recomends the good range that it provides, and buying it individually it becomes an expensive lens. On the other hand the 18-55mm will force the need for having an extra zoom.
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I own the D80 with 18-135 lens and love it. Yes, you sacrifice a tad of fabulousness by picking the lens with the broader range, but I wanted bang-for-buck versatility first. I recommend getting at least *one* of the Nikon-Nikkor lenses, since they have proprietary circuitry that (I believe) the after-markets don't. The one thing you'd gain by starting with the 18-55 lens is that it *is* quite a bit smaller. I hate to mention it here, but I found - post-purchase - my local (Atlanta) membership w'house had a kit with *both* lenses for less than I paid for the body + lens.
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express cameras are rated very poorly, many seem to think they are crooks. Before anyone orders from them please do a google search on the company
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I bought my D80 kit a week ago from Adorama which is an online store, the price was well belwo retail and included alll of the accesroies along with the serialized warranty card for NIKON.There were some slight hithces with my overnight shipping but all in all iti was a straight forward and positive experience.
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One new lens to consider - the new 55-200 VR lens, as an addition to the kit 18-55 lens. The Vibration Reduction is an incredible asset. The lens is quite inexpensive as well.
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I agree with Aaron on the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 lens. Beautiful results at the cheapest cost you could possibly ask for. I have the D5100 body as well, and after I got the 35mm lens, it didn't leave my camera for months!
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I used 28-135 for more than 8 years and was happy with it. Recently, I purchased 24-105 and I was very surprised. AF is fast, image is clear, IS is working very good. 24-105 is excellent lens and much better than 28-135.
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The main reason to get the 17 Mm lens over the kit lens is the 2.8 aperture which is much better for lowlight or blurred background it is also more compact which is great for indoors when I bought my OMD I chose not to purchase the kit lens instead I bought the 17 mm 2.8 and the 14 to 150 zero lens. I have been very happy with this combination for most situations.
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Personally I wish I had gotten the 18-135 as the two DA L lenses are pretty poor quality in comparison, and you actually save money on the 18-135.
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The 18-140mm lens is a very good lens. I did trade mine for a 16-85mm lens that fit my work better. Also I have used the18-200mm lens which is also a very good lens. I don't think you could go wrong with any of these lens. The choice remains on what you want from your lens.
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http://www.fotoconnection.com/p83502-nikon-d40-package-14-18-55mm-f-35.htmlThis is an AMAZING package and for an incredible price.
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Yea you do. You get the standard 18-55mm lens and then another lense, either a 55-200 or 75-300 depending on the package you choose.
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Is the 18-105 worth buying over the 18-55mm any day. Especially you going to use with D5200. If you more money why not go for 18-200mm VRII or 18-300mm VRII. They are all around lenses. Good luck!
876532
The 18-55mm is the standard kit lens wide zoom with only zooms to 55mm. The 55-200mm lens zooms to a wonderful 200mm but is also a kit lens.
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The Nikon (brand only) 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Zoom will work on the Nikon D80. The autofocus may be a tad bit slow because of the torque required to drive the screw focus type lens, but it will work-and adequately. . . . bgs.
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Hi, I think it will work with them very well. (But what I concern is that 18-300mm is a DX lens, is it right? I don't know if it works with your D800 body.) I bought the whole set about 8 months ago. I am very happywith them. It is very sturdy and stylish. Now I am using DX format body D7000 (weight 690g) , with 17-55mm 2.8g lens (weight 755g, length 110mm) and 70-300mm 4.5-5.6g lens (weight 745g, length 143mm).Either of them with the body works with the tripod set without problem. D800 weights 900g. 18-300mm lensweights 830g, its length 120mm. I think the only problem is that if 18-300mm is the DX format lens, I don't think itwill fit the D800 full frame body. Hopefully it will help you a bit. Good luck! Thank you! Hi, I think it will work with them very well. (But what I concern is that 18-300mm is a DX lens, is it right? I don't know if it works with your D800 body.) I bought the whole set about 8 months ago. I am very happywith them. It is very sturdy and stylish. Now I am using DX format body D7000 (weight 690g) , with 17-55mm 2.8g lens (weight 755g, length 110mm) and 70-300mm 4.5-5.6g lens (weight 745g, length 143mm).Either of them with the body works with the tripod set without problem. D800 weights 900g. 18-300mm lensweights 830g, its length 120mm. I think the only... » Read More Hi, I think it will work with them very well. (But what I concern is that 18-300mm is a DX lens, is it right? I don't know if it works with your D800 body.) I bought the whole set about 8 months ago. I am very happywith them. It is very sturdy and stylish. Now I am using DX format body D7000 (weight 690g) , with 17-55mm 2.8g lens (weight 755g, length 110mm) and 70-300mm 4.5-5.6g lens (weight 745g, length 143mm).Either of them with the body works with the tripod set without problem. D800 weights 900g. 18-300mm lensweights 830g, its length 120mm. I think the only problem is that if 18-300mm is the DX format lens, I don't think itwill fit the D800 full frame body. Hopefully it will help you a bit. Good luck! Thank you! « Show Less
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I own all three of those lenses, and personally I prefer the 18-140 for my D7100 as my walk-around lens for DX. I have not used either the 18-55 or 55-200 since purchasing the 18-140mm. When I need more reach than the 18-140mm can provide I use the 70-300mm which has very fast focusing on a DX body.
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d80 offered a bit more but i don't is worth it unless budge is not your problem. D80 has same spec as d40x in most area except that older lens life the af and prime lens that can do auto focus in d80 while d40/d40x only manual, which is important if you wanted shoot in portrail then d80 might have advantage since it can use more lens in auto focus. Also d80 has better body has metal material mix with plastic but result more heavy. Also i think shuttle speed is longer in d80 then d40/d40x. U shoud invest lens like 18-200mm vr over d80 body because it does more for your bucks.
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Get the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens with D60. This combo will give you everything you need for a couple years. After that, you will itch for better glass and better camera.D80 is two years old due for replacement very soon. D300 is an exceptional camera that might be too daunting for beginner to learn.
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> D40kit with 18-55 lens PLUS the 55-200 VR lens - 578.40Where did you get the above kit at this price? Thanks.
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Get the 40D kit. The 28-135 is an excellent lens; I used it for years. The 40D is an outstanding camera; we sold the XTi after owning the 40D a week. Worth every penny-you will love it. By the way, I paid considerably more than what it is selling for now and I don't regret buying it when I did as I got that much extra use out of it.