What options should I get if I get this? Additional lenses, etc? Intermediate starter scope, giving to daughter(14)
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Orion 2x Barlow Lens, Orion Variable Polarizer, Orion EQ-2M Single Axis Motor Drive, Orion Accessory Waist Case, Turn Left at Orion
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thanx a lot for your response! i already ordered the 55-210 mm lense, lets see when it arrives.
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I love it how it comes! I'd just go with what it comes with BUT DO order the telephoto lens because the one it comes with doesn't zoom well. And you save a ton if you get the extra lens when you order.
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Brandon. It doesn't say when you asked this question but I figured the answer out. First, I just purchased the last one that a storefront had for $289, so i'm sorry if I stole the lens from you :X. Second, the price is going to be interesting on this lens from here on out. It has been discontinued due to a recently announced new model. The question is how much will this new model cost? To my knowledge that hasn't been answered. I decided to snag it at this price because if the new model is upwards of $400 then it out of my price range anyway. If the new model comes out sub $400 this older model might tank in price. Supply and demand will dictate based on that information. As for big stores, I don't see you having much luck. Most did firesales and liquidated their stock already to mitigate the price risk. I can tell you that this is my first fixed lens for general photography. It hasnt even arrived yet, but when it does I plan to test it out. If its not to my liking I can resell it to you at the price I purchased + the tax I paid + shipping. I would generally just return it but that lowers your chance of it ending up in your hands. If this was a recent post just come back to me and I can show you proof that it hasn't even arrived yet :). Take care!
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Go to zoomed. Com and contact customer service. I needed lens and aircrft cable so I emailed asking how to buy these items and they sent me them free of charge in under a week.
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Honestly, there are some available on ebay with buyer protection (but I understand why you would want to get it from the above places instead). The 70-200mm is a great lens, but if you have your heart set on this particular lens you should wait to get this one :) I just ordered one from ebay but I did my research on the seller first.
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Photofun123-I am in a similar situation. What did you decide on and what do you think of it? I will be getting a 50d and only one lens. My main subject will be my toddler. I am considering 24-70 and 24-105. Thanks.
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More importantly... what doesn't come in the box: A rear lens cap... sure you could argue that you don't need one since you'd always keep the lens on the camera and any secondary Sony lens you buy will come with one. But it would be nice to have a spare. The other thing you will want to get right away is a spare battery. They do last a long time, but that just makes it easy to forget to charge it between each outing. It takes forever to charge an empty battery so you will want an extra.
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OK, well here are my thoughts on the kit lens. It is lighter, so for backpacking orhiking it could be a really good thing. As you say, it is only an extra $75 or so,so there isn't much wrong with having it along with a truly fine lens, unless $75makes or breaks your budget. Get the kit lens AND as many other lenses asyou can justify.
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It comes with 2 eyepieces that change the "zoom" of the scope. That's all it comes with and some basic instructions.. YouTube is Great way to lean how to use a telescope too. The "accessory kit" looks like garbage ... Don't waste your money!
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Rick,I purchased this telescope for my daughter and family in Colorado - so I haven't looked through it yet. However, they are very happy with the ease of use and the abundance of what they can see. I was very confused myself when purchasing - but I feel this is a good choice for a beginner. I did by the accessories as well by the way.
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Its really good in the 2-6 range, but will work fine up in the teens. 14-16 get pretty hazy though. 16 is barley usable. Great scope for the money though. Mildot comes in handy.
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Congrats on the nice lens! I have the 17-85. It's better than my 18-55, but I would love to get the 17-55 someday. Heck, I'd like to get a lot of different lenses someday! But being completely new to dslr, I think what I have now will suffice until I get going.
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I had the 50mm objective lens. So it wouldn't be the same. I went to my local hunting store and they had a chart. Might want to do that. Sorry I couldn't tell ya. But what I have found d out is, if you buy a scope that comes with covers, they are better quality than buyi g covers separately.
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Hey, thanks for the help. I sure will take a good look for a 50mm to add to the 18-250 because in addition to outdoors, everyone also has to shoot indoors and if it is good in low light that is a big plus.
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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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No problem. Easy access to my stuff and other than using the bifocals to check the sizes, no problem at all ! Good luck. I do like the pistol grip a lot. Remember if you have a long lens on, that the lens will want to drop if unsupported when you squeeze the trigger. Amazing how heavy some long lenses can be when they pivot downward !