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flkrclkr · Jul 19, 2006, 12:18 PM

I am planning to buy the D50 today. I enjoy nature photography a lot so need a tele. Keep hearing lots about the Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6APO DG Macro for a start. I was told this will do a really good job for the price. Agree with this or...any other suggestions? Please include the f# with your suggestion...

Thank you

style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000"PSI like to take portraits shots also...thinking of the 50mm F1.8 for that but cant afford this one just now since I am buying the camera and lense.

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rey · Jul 19, 2006, 1:59 PM

If you browse through past posts here, you'll see that that Sigma is a favorite here, mostly for it's price and macro capalibility. I have the Nikon 70-300G and happy with it, especially since I got it for virtually free with my package. If I have to buy it separate, I probably would have bought that Sigma or the Nikon 55-200.

You didn't mention, but I assume you're also getting a kit lens with the D50, hopefully the 18-55, not the 28-90.

The 50mm F/1.8 is a good indoor lens, especially on places are events where you can't use the fill-flash, like ballgames, wrestling, parties, museum, etc. That being said, you may consider getting an external flash before getting this lens.

Good Luck!

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Jul 19, 2006, 12:18 PM	#1
flkrclkr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1	I am planning to buy the D50 today. I enjoy nature photography a lot so need a tele. Keep hearing lots about the Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6APO DG Macro for a start. I was told this will do a really good job for the price. Agree with this or...any other suggestions? Please include the f# with your suggestion... Thank you style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000"PSI like to take portraits shots also...thinking of the 50mm F1.8 for that but cant afford this one just now since I am buying the camera and lense. style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #000000"

Jul 19, 2006, 1:59 PM	#2
rey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 949	If you browse through past posts here, you'll see that that Sigma is a favorite here, mostly for it's price and macro capalibility. I have the Nikon 70-300G and happy with it, especially since I got it for virtually free with my package. If I have to buy it separate, I probably would have bought that Sigma or the Nikon 55-200. You didn't mention, but I assume you're also getting a kit lens with the D50, hopefully the 18-55, not the 28-90. The 50mm F/1.8 is a good indoor lens, especially on places are events where you can't use the fill-flash, like ballgames, wrestling, parties, museum, etc. That being said, you may consider getting an external flash before getting this lens. Good Luck!