help with lens and flash for d40x

[Mistry99]

Hi

just got myself a d40x to start off with but looking to buy some decent lenses. doing a friends wedding in few months so would like the lens for that.

I want to buy a lens in mind that would be perfect for a d90 later should i upgrade

Also external flash for d40x too.

Thanks

[Flash In The Pan]

Firstly :welcome: to TP :wave:

Do you have a budget in mind for your purchases?

[chivers67]

I'd maybe get a 16-85VR as it's got a very good range unless you have a bigger budget in which case faster glass

[Mistry99]

dont mind spending £100 for flash,
lens looking for maybe diffrent sizes, both for £250

[Mistry99]

cheers for the quick replys, also what does faster glass mean?

[Nawty]

It means having a lower minimum F number which means the lens can collect more light and therefore is useful in (amongst other things) indoor situations where you don't want to use a flash, i.e. a wedding.

[CSB]

cheers for the quick replys, also what does faster glass mean?

"Faster glass" means lenses that have a larger maximum aperture so they let more light in. More light means you can use a quicker shutter speed, hence the term "faster glass".

[Lesley]

I use a Nikon D40x and bought this lens in September. http://www.parkcameras.com/9301/Tamron-AF-18-200mm-f-3-5-6-3-XR-Di-II-LD--IF--MACRO--Nikon-fit-.html
I have been very pleased with it so far and took these snaps at a friends wedding in October with it, just to give you an idea.

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy150/Isaacsmum/resize/andy23resize.jpg

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy150/Isaacsmum/resize/andy4resize.jpg