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jess russell · Dec 15, 2006, 3:10 PM

just ordered the nikon d80 and it comes with a 28-200mm lens..whats the best lens for the just everyday shooting.not too expensive now...

rjseeney · Dec 15, 2006, 3:27 PM

The 28-200 isn't a bad lens, but it's not an ideal walkaround, as it is not very wide. The good news is you've the tele end covered, and you could pick up an 18-55 AF-s DX lens (the kit lens from the D50) for around $100 used. It's a decent lens, focuses fast, and is hard to beat for the price. It's not pro level, but its great for the average user.

jess russell · Dec 15, 2006, 4:23 PM

thanks for that good info.. where should I look to buy a 18-55 af dx at a good price..>>?

rjseeney · Dec 16, 2006, 8:37 AM

KEH is a reliable online vendor who sells lots of used equipment at fair prices. They use a grading system, and rate the lens very conservatively...eveything I've ever bought from them is better (imo) than the rating they assigned it. BH Photo, and Adorama are two other dealers who sell used equipment reasonably as well. You could also try Ebay.

jess russell · Dec 16, 2006, 9:08 AM

yeah, thanks.. I looked at BH , they have one used one for 104.00.. think I will get it.you have great holiday and take lots of pictures.

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Dec 15, 2006, 3:10 PM	#1
jess russell Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 67	just ordered the nikon d80 and it comes with a 28-200mm lens..whats the best lens for the just everyday shooting.not too expensive now...

Dec 15, 2006, 3:27 PM	#2
rjseeney Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taylor Mill, Kentucky Posts: 2,398	The 28-200 isn't a bad lens, but it's not an ideal walkaround, as it is not very wide. The good news is you've the tele end covered, and you could pick up an 18-55 AF-s DX lens (the kit lens from the D50) for around $100 used. It's a decent lens, focuses fast, and is hard to beat for the price. It's not pro level, but its great for the average user.

Dec 15, 2006, 4:23 PM	#3
jess russell Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 67	thanks for that good info.. where should I look to buy a 18-55 af dx at a good price..>>?

Dec 16, 2006, 8:37 AM	#4
rjseeney Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taylor Mill, Kentucky Posts: 2,398	KEH is a reliable online vendor who sells lots of used equipment at fair prices. They use a grading system, and rate the lens very conservatively...eveything I've ever bought from them is better (imo) than the rating they assigned it. BH Photo, and Adorama are two other dealers who sell used equipment reasonably as well. You could also try Ebay.

Dec 16, 2006, 9:08 AM	#5
jess russell Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 67	yeah, thanks.. I looked at BH , they have one used one for 104.00.. think I will get it.you have great holiday and take lots of pictures.