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I'm a beginner with digital photography. I've been taking photos on film for a while, and messed a round a little with DSLRs. I currently have my eye on two Nikon D90s.
Number one is second hand for £700. It was bought then returned almost immediately. In the store it is £800 new, but they're not allowed to sell it for that because it's second hand, and they knocked £100 off. It comes with the standard 18-105 VR.
Number two is just the body for £600. Although as it is new it would come with the Nikon £60 cashback deal, effectively making it £540.
My problem is whether to buy the £700 second hand and sell the lens. Or to just buy the £600 and get a new lens straight away. Would I get more than £160 for the 18-105? (There's currently one on Ebay with two hours to go at £132). Which would be the best option?
Also, what would be a good lens to buy? Would I get a decent lens to start my Nikon lens collection with either the 50mm f1.8 or f1.4? And what would be a decent lens to replace the 18-105? I tend to shoot with a low f-stop and a high shutter speed outdoors, but I'm used to canons and don't have a lot of experience with Nikon. (Although not a lot of theoretical knowledge when it comes to lenses at all, if I'm honest.)
In addition, I want something that can handle wildlife and moving targets, so a decent autofocus. And capable of a nice shallow depth of field.
I might be asking too much, but I thought I'd ask the experts. I'm a little flexible with budget, and I wouldn't mind buying a couple of cheaper lenses that do separate things, instead of perhaps a more expensive one that could do both. If such things exist.
Or failing that. Just suggest your favourite lenses and I'll look in to them. I was going to start a favourite lenses thread, but I had more questions to ask.
Thanks.
Sam.
Number one is second hand for £700. It was bought then returned almost immediately. In the store it is £800 new, but they're not allowed to sell it for that because it's second hand, and they knocked £100 off. It comes with the standard 18-105 VR.
Number two is just the body for £600. Although as it is new it would come with the Nikon £60 cashback deal, effectively making it £540.
My problem is whether to buy the £700 second hand and sell the lens. Or to just buy the £600 and get a new lens straight away. Would I get more than £160 for the 18-105? (There's currently one on Ebay with two hours to go at £132). Which would be the best option?
Also, what would be a good lens to buy? Would I get a decent lens to start my Nikon lens collection with either the 50mm f1.8 or f1.4? And what would be a decent lens to replace the 18-105? I tend to shoot with a low f-stop and a high shutter speed outdoors, but I'm used to canons and don't have a lot of experience with Nikon. (Although not a lot of theoretical knowledge when it comes to lenses at all, if I'm honest.)
In addition, I want something that can handle wildlife and moving targets, so a decent autofocus. And capable of a nice shallow depth of field.
I might be asking too much, but I thought I'd ask the experts. I'm a little flexible with budget, and I wouldn't mind buying a couple of cheaper lenses that do separate things, instead of perhaps a more expensive one that could do both. If such things exist.
Or failing that. Just suggest your favourite lenses and I'll look in to them. I was going to start a favourite lenses thread, but I had more questions to ask.
Thanks.
Sam.
