handicap18
<font color=blue>Husband, father of 3, and Disney
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2005
Your price limit is the biggest factor. I too would suggest the 50-200mm VR lens. That about the least expensive longer zoom you'll find. There is a non VR version, but I don't know how much cheeper or the availability as it has been replaced by the VR version.
I picked up a used 70-210mm f/4 lens earlier this year at keh.com for $160 with shipping. It is an older lens (made in 1986), but has a good focal length and the f/4 through the zoom is nice to have. It is on the slower side in focusing, but does work well on my D50.
Another consideration is either the SB-600 Speedlight flash (about $180) or the 50mm f/1.8 prime lens (tack sharp and great for natural light and low light situations) for about $120 new. I use mine a lot for portraits of the kids and general candids around the house of the kids, especially for natural light shots.
I picked up a used 70-210mm f/4 lens earlier this year at keh.com for $160 with shipping. It is an older lens (made in 1986), but has a good focal length and the f/4 through the zoom is nice to have. It is on the slower side in focusing, but does work well on my D50.
Another consideration is either the SB-600 Speedlight flash (about $180) or the 50mm f/1.8 prime lens (tack sharp and great for natural light and low light situations) for about $120 new. I use mine a lot for portraits of the kids and general candids around the house of the kids, especially for natural light shots.