I have spent months planning my new camera, and have decided by process of elimination, and others, that it is going to be a D90. That decision is made and set in stone. Please don't ask for reasons!
Now, the next question. Lens.
I am looking at around £300-£400 for a lens, preferably a zoom.
I used to have a sigma zoom lens, a long time ago, and was very impressed. However, this is a very different era.
I have searched through DP Review, and come to the conclusion that the best choice could be either two lenses, the Nikkor 18-55 VR and Nikkor 55-200 VR, or a single lens such as an 18-200. The latter choice is really between Sigma OS, Nikkor VR or the Tamron. The Nikkor is a trifle expensive to fit in my price bracket, and I am just unable to decide between the three.
The use it would be put to is general everyday photography, but I am very keen on macro, especially flowers ( when the rain stops!) I also like scenery both backlit, and full light. I also like quite a bit of wildlife photography, so equipment has to be good.
My current camera was to replace stolen equipment, and was a stopgap pending the decision as to which DSLR to purchase. It is a Kodak P850. A good camera, but nowhere near up to the demands I make of it.
As you can see, nothing specific, just all round. However, it would be ridiculous to get a cheap lens on a camera like a D90, so it must do it justice.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I know there will be lots, but any help you can give would be most welcome!
Now, the next question. Lens.
I am looking at around £300-£400 for a lens, preferably a zoom.
I used to have a sigma zoom lens, a long time ago, and was very impressed. However, this is a very different era.
I have searched through DP Review, and come to the conclusion that the best choice could be either two lenses, the Nikkor 18-55 VR and Nikkor 55-200 VR, or a single lens such as an 18-200. The latter choice is really between Sigma OS, Nikkor VR or the Tamron. The Nikkor is a trifle expensive to fit in my price bracket, and I am just unable to decide between the three.
The use it would be put to is general everyday photography, but I am very keen on macro, especially flowers ( when the rain stops!) I also like scenery both backlit, and full light. I also like quite a bit of wildlife photography, so equipment has to be good.
My current camera was to replace stolen equipment, and was a stopgap pending the decision as to which DSLR to purchase. It is a Kodak P850. A good camera, but nowhere near up to the demands I make of it.
As you can see, nothing specific, just all round. However, it would be ridiculous to get a cheap lens on a camera like a D90, so it must do it justice.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I know there will be lots, but any help you can give would be most welcome!
