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makethegrade
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Feb 10, 2016
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What is the lens that is bundled with this? Also, I own this camera (along with 3 other nikon DSLRs). It's very good for the advanced hobbyist / professional. Like most of these cameras at this level, 90% of the features won't get used by the typical user... there is a cool automatic time lapse feature which I personally use a lot... This has nice HD video as well. As expected, the camera takes excellent images, uses all the nikon family lens and is a solidly built. I've taken over 19000 images with mine and going strong. (I also have a D70 and D90)
Feb 10, 2016
twohands_onecam
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Feb 10, 2016
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makethegradeHi! I also own this camera. So far I am in love with it. Not so much in live with the crop sensor, because it's impacting my lens buying decisions. Have you tried the 17-55mm f/2.8? Atm my two main lens are a 35mm and a 50mm. Both have great quality but I have been missing that feeling of functionality. I mostly take portraits, group shots, occasional landscapes and long exposures / time lapses. Any suggestions are welcome!
Feb 10, 2016
Jaysun
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makethegrade@makethegrade,
This bundle includes the NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX Lens.
Feb 10, 2016
dhagert
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Feb 10, 2016
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twohands_onecamHi, I don't have this exact camera, but you shouldn't feel like the DX (crop) sensor has an effect on your lens buying options. The fact is, you have more lens options with the DX than you would an FX camera, because both types will be compatible with the smaller DX sensor. Also, while it's always good to have multiple lenses for different types of shooting, its worth mentioning that Henri Cartier-Bresson only ever shot with a 50mm lens. That's not to say you should only shoot a 50mm, because what you like in a shot may be different from what Henri liked. But sometimes its good to remind ourselves that it's rarely the lens, but the person operating it.
If you're looking for a zoom lens, the 18-105 is probably a good choice. I have one, and I find that it has a lot to offer for varied functionality. It's smaller aperture does extend your DOF a bit, which may result in too much background detail for your taste, but you do have a lot of choice when you're shooting in most situations with that kind of range, and its relatively cheap.
For portraits, photographers generally prefer 85mm prime lenses. With prime lenses, you can get much larger apertures for not as much money; the 85mm 1.8 AF-S from Nikon is under $500, which is less than you were looking to spend for the 17-55mm 2.8. This video hits theses points and a few more.
Given what you say you have, what you want to do, and if it were me, I would utilize lenses like this:
35 prime - Landscape, street, group shots 50 prime - Street, Portraits 85 prime - Dedicated portraiture 18-105 or 17-55 - Everyday shooting, range of framing options, larger aperture Personally, I'm not a fan of zoom lenses, I'm comfortable shuffling my feet a bit for a shot, because I hate to sacrifice larger apertures afforded by prime lenses just so that I can close in on a subject.
If you have any questions about what I've said here, don't hesitate to ask!
Feb 10, 2016
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