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What exactly does this lens doe?

:thinking:

im pretty stupid..but like what effect does it have...

Thanks guys,dave0493
 
Well it's effective at the shorter end (55mm) for portrait shots, and at the 200mm (zoom) end for things like some tame wildlife.

Is that what you meant?
 
markta said:
Well it's effective at the shorter end (55mm) for portrait shots, and at the 200mm (zoom) end for things like some tame wildlife.

Is that what you meant?
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Hmmmm..Thats kinda of what i meant..like does it produce any macro, or anything
 
it will do, but not life size (1:1 ratio). It probably wouldn't produce sharp macro shots either, since it doesn't specialise in close ups.

If you want to zoom in to landmarks like castles from a distance, it will also do that effectively at 200mm..
 
markta said:
it will do, but not life size (1:1 ratio). It probably wouldn't produce sharp macro shots either, since it doesn't specialise in close ups.

If you want to zoom in to landmarks like castles from a distance, it will also do that effectively at 200mm..
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ok,lol

thanks for the help

just quick question..should i go for

Canon 450D or Nikon D60..Or Nikon D40x with a diffrent lens

thanks
 
Have you held any of the bodies? If so, which one felt the best? Canon and Nikon are the two market leaders. Don't forget you're buying into a system, so with these big two, there's a huge lens range..

I have heard really good things about the 450D, also about the D60.

Looking at the specs of each, I personally would go for the 450D, provided that the camera felt right in the hand. At the end of the day mate, it's you that'll be using it..

Thats all I or anyone else can advise, to be as helpful and honest as possible..

Hope this helps(y)

Mark
 
Personally I find the 18-55mm kit lens far more useful than my 55-200mm. The 18-55 takes really good landscapes at the lower end and nice portraits, photos of flowers, and I have also used the 55mm end for scenery with good effect.

Although the 55-200 zooms in more, with the 10 mega pixels of the D60 or 40X you can always crop the shot in imaging software to get a zoomed in view.

As you are just starting up in DSLR photography I would be inclined to go for either the D60 or D40X with 18-55 kit lens, according to your budget. They are both nice cameras.
 
markta said:
Have you held any of the bodies? If so, which one felt the best? Canon and Nikon are the two market leaders. Don't forget you're buying into a system, so with these big two, there's a huge lens range..

I have heard really good things about the 450D, also about the D60.

Looking at the specs of each, I personally would go for the 450D, provided that the camera felt right in the hand. At the end of the day mate, it's you that'll be using it..

Thats all I or anyone else can advise, to be as helpful and honest as possible..

Hope this helps(y)

Mark
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Yes, You have helped..

Just today i held both of them...

The Nikon felt so much better..than the Canon..it felt alltogether more comfy and easier to hold..

Yet, I would be able to comprimise that comfort if the Canon 450 statiscally out weighed the Nikon...

Ive been looking at the D40x as my friend has one and reccomends it..also with that i would be able to afford diffrent lens..maybe a macro one or something
 
hillwalkinggirl said:
Personally I find the 18-55mm kit lens far more useful than my 55-200mm. The 18-55 takes really good landscapes at the lower end and nice portraits, photos of flowers, and I have also used the 55mm end for scenery with good effect.

Although the 55-200 zooms in more, with the 10 mega pixels of the D60 or 40X you can always crop the shot in imaging software to get a zoomed in view.

As you are just starting up in DSLR photography I would be inclined to go for either the D60 or D40X with 18-55 kit lens, according to your budget. They are both nice cameras.
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Yep...I am particully interested in the D60, but also the D40x takes my attention because my friend owns one and highly reccomends it...I have held the D60 today and think its a really comfy fit..and very easy to hold.

Have you done much macro images with your kit lens?

Sorry what camera do you own?

Thanks,dave0493
 
Another thought is that if one has better specs but doesn't handle as well, you can always invest in a battery grip. I did this with my 40D and it feels a lot more substantial in the hand.

I don't think these days there is a bad DSLR. As I said, both Canon and Nikon have a vast range of lenses that they're adding to all the time, accessories like grips are plentiful and good deals can be had if you shop around.

A guy I know through a photographic supplier is a Nikon user and he doesn't rate the D60 much at all. It's perfectly acceptable performance wise but wasn't cutting edge, so perhaps thats another thing to think about.

Maybe someone on here will clarify this....does the D40x have a built in AF motor?

Cheers, Mark
 
markta said:
Maybe someone on here will clarify this....does the D40x have a built in AF motor?

Cheers, Mark
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No it doesn't, you need to go to the D80 for that. I bought the D40 which I am happy with, but do find it frustrating that I need to old skool manual focus on my nifty fifty.

Alex
 
dave0493 said:
Yep...I am particully interested in the D60, but also the D40x takes my attention because my friend owns one and highly reccomends it...I have held the D60 today and think its a really comfy fit..and very easy to hold.

Have you done much macro images with your kit lens?

Sorry what camera do you own?

Thanks,dave0493
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I have a Nikon D40X and a Nikon D80.

I took this photo a couple of days ago with the 18-55 kit lens on my D40X.
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If you look on my flickr site, close ups section you will find quite a few pictures that I have taken with the D40X.

You will not get proper macro images 1:1 with the kit lens, but you can get reasonable close ups.

The D40X and the D60 do not have a built in autofocus focus in camera, so to get autofocus you need to have lens with a built in motor. The 18-55, and the 55-200 both have this, but most macro lens will not autofocus with the D40X or D60. This sounds as if it is a problem, but in reality when taking macro photos you need to use manual focus anyway.
 
markta said:
Another thought is that if one has better specs but doesn't handle as well, you can always invest in a battery grip. I did this with my 40D and it feels a lot more substantial in the hand.

I don't think these days there is a bad DSLR. As I said, both Canon and Nikon have a vast range of lenses that they're adding to all the time, accessories like grips are plentiful and good deals can be had if you shop around.

A guy I know through a photographic supplier is a Nikon user and he doesn't rate the D60 much at all. It's perfectly acceptable performance wise but wasn't cutting edge, so perhaps thats another thing to think about.

Maybe someone on here will clarify this....does the D40x have a built in AF motor?

Cheers, Mark
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Ahhhh i dont have enough of a budget to do that :crying:

I really think i might just go for the D60 as i preffer the look and love how it handles.:)

so ye

Thanks for everything
 
hillwalkinggirl said:
I have a Nikon D40X and a Nikon D80.

I took this photo a couple of days ago with the 18-55 kit lens on my D40X.
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If you look on my flickr site, close ups section you will find quite a few pictures that I have taken with the D40X.

You will not get proper macro images 1:1 with the kit lens, but you can get reasonable close ups.

The D40X and the D60 do not have a built in autofocus focus in camera, so to get autofocus you need to have lens with a built in motor. The 18-55, and the 55-200 both have this, but most macro lens will not autofocus with the D40X or D60. This sounds as if it is a problem, but in reality when taking macro photos you need to use manual focus anyway.
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Ahhhhhh

theres to much choice that example of photography makes me want to get the D40x, as i really love macro, are you saying the Nikon D60 wouldnt be capable of taking photos like this....

im sorry for wasting your time..lol

but i am an ametuer:(

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theres an example of something i did

with my Fuji FinePix S5700

dont laugh:eek:

Thanks,dave0493

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Yep, good luck with the D60. You've made the right choice by narrowing it down to either Canon or Nikon(y)

Just trust your gut instinct; your first reaction is usually the correct one! :woot:

Mark
 
I bought the D40 second hand I still have it its a great camera but as was mentiond you are limited to lenses as the auto focus motor is built into the lens not the camera. You can pick up a d80 at reasonable prices now( as I did ) which I would recomend because as you get used to the camera you will outgrow it and end up spending more money.
Dont get me wrong the D40 D40x and D60 are fantastic cameras but......if you look ahead you will save yourself a bit of money plus have the option of buying lenses that are not afs so not so limited the non afs lenses work fine just you have to manually focus the lenses I would say to get as a starter is the standard kit and the Sima 70/300 Apo well reasonably priced but make sure if you do it is the APO version as the lens is sharper than its predesessor


So D80 go on you know you want to lol :)

Stef

BTW I have had 3 different Fuji cameras great fun to use and good reults fuji z2400 fuji z3000 i think and fuji S7000
 
Steffyboy said:
I bought the D40 second hand I still have it its a great camera but as was mentiond you are limited to lenses as the auto focus motor is built into the lens not the camera. You can pick up a d80 at reasonable prices now( as I did ) which I would recomend because as you get used to the camera you will outgrow it and end up spending more money.
Dont get me wrong the D40 D40x and D60 are fantastic cameras but......if you look ahead you will save yourself a bit of money plus have the option of buying lenses that are not afs so not so limited the non afs lenses work fine just you have to manually focus the lenses I would say to get as a starter is the standard kit and the Sima 70/300 Apo well reasonably priced but make sure if you do it is the APO version as the lens is sharper than its predesessor


So D80 go on you know you want to lol :)

Stef
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hahaha...i know i do:crying:

but am really not sure whether i can afford it..

what will be anymore bad points if i was to go for D60 or 40

Thanks.dave0493
 
dave0493 said:
hahaha...i know i do:crying:

but am really not sure whether i can afford it..

what will be anymore bad points if i was to go for D60 or 40

Thanks.dave0493
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Theres not really anymore bad points are far as im concerned im sure you will be pleased with you purchase I bought my d80 from another forum, I still use both cameras probably as much as each other strange as that may seem as for macro you can buy a set of Kenko extension tubes to give you that extra macro dont bother with the cheap sets they sell on ebay for around a tenner as there is no circuitry in them so you settings cant be read by the camera
with the d40x and d60 they are 10 megapixel where as the d40 is only 6, I say only six but really unless your printing out mega large prints its not going to effect you in the least Buy second hand and upgrade would be my advice then you will have a few lenses to start plus you can get great deals on bodies alone
Stef
 
Steffyboy said:
Theres not really anymore bad points are far as im concerned im sure you will be pleased with you purchase I bought my d80 from another forum, I still use both cameras probably as much as each other strange as that may seem as for macro you can buy a set of Kenko extension tubes to give you that extra macro dont bother with the cheap sets they sell on ebay for around a tenner as there is no circuitry in them so you settings cant be read by the camera
with the d40x and d60 they are 10 megapixel where as the d40 is only 6, I say only six but really unless your printing out mega large prints its not going to effect you in the least Buy second hand and upgrade would be my advice then you will have a few lenses to start plus you can get great deals on bodies alone
Stef
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I know..Idealy i would like to buy secound hand but you see it will be a birthday present and the gift bearer isnt to keen on buying secound hand :(

If i was to purchase Nikon D60, the extension tubes you are talking about...what are they? lol

sorry for being dumb..ive heard of them a little...but have never been told what they are?

Thanks,dave0493
 
They fit inbetween the lens and the body and increase the magification of the lens im sure I saw a picture of a hornet or wasp maybe a fly on here that someone took with a 50 mm prime lens and extension tubes

Just found it see link
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=73982&highlight=kenko

Heres a link to the tubes on there you will find a good desciption of what they do

http://www.onestop-digital.com/catalog/product_info.php?language=en&currency=GBP&products_id=227

I have the tubes also the 105 sigma macro lens great bit of kit

hope that helps
Stef :)
 
Steffyboy said:
They fit inbetween the lens and the body and increase the magification of the lens im sure I saw a picture of a hornet or wasp maybe a fly on here that someone took with a 50 mm prime lens and extension tubes

Just found it see link
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=73982&highlight=kenko

Heres a link to the tubes on there you will find a good desciption of what they do

http://www.onestop-digital.com/catalog/product_info.php?language=en&currency=GBP&products_id=227

I have the tubes also the 105 sigma macro lens great bit of kit

hope that helps
Stef :)
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Ok :)

that did help quite alot...but still going a little expensive side:(

but worth thinking about possibly after i get the camera

the tubes

do they just work without any other pieces of equipment apart from standard 18-55 lens.
 
dave0493 said:
Ok :)

that did help quite alot...but still going a little expensive side:(

but worth thinking about possibly after i get the camera

the tubes

do they just work without any other pieces of equipment apart from standard 18-55 lens.
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They work with any other lenses they are a glorified spacer they just increase your magnification well worth purchasing later on down the line they are not really a must have item but will increase your lens usability for closer macro use but it will not give you the full same effects as a dedicated macro lens but you would be suprised what is possible using them :woot:

Just reread you post lol they have to have a lens attached as they have no glass probably why they call them tubes also you can increase magnification with them by using the singly or in different combinations
 
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