08-07-2011, 12:53 PM
[quote name='Vieux loup' timestamp='1312721235' post='10449']
You are right and she will of course. She was just asking for good ideas from people who have used DSLR's for a while and I think there are some already. In reality, she will almost certainly start with a 35mm f1.8 Nikkor lens and take it from there. She will be borrowing some zooms and primes from me to test and, being a good photographer, she will find her own "optimal" approach"! But thanks to all who have provided suggestions.
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But she already has the 50mm, 85mm and 135mm that will work on the camera.
So just advice her to get a standard zoom like the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DG HSM and the Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC. And then a macro if she really wants a macro lens. The Tokina 35mm f2.8 DX would be a good choice, as it is both a good substitute for the 35mm f1.8 you mention and a macro lens.
You are right and she will of course. She was just asking for good ideas from people who have used DSLR's for a while and I think there are some already. In reality, she will almost certainly start with a 35mm f1.8 Nikkor lens and take it from there. She will be borrowing some zooms and primes from me to test and, being a good photographer, she will find her own "optimal" approach"! But thanks to all who have provided suggestions.
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But she already has the 50mm, 85mm and 135mm that will work on the camera.
So just advice her to get a standard zoom like the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DG HSM and the Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC. And then a macro if she really wants a macro lens. The Tokina 35mm f2.8 DX would be a good choice, as it is both a good substitute for the 35mm f1.8 you mention and a macro lens.