My current photo inventory is listed in my signature. I am generally pleased with the performance of this kit, but in the shadows and low light, I really wish for faster glass.
I have read suggestions several times on this forum to spend money on a collection of glass first, and then upgrade the camera body. I have no complaints about the D50; it’s a great camera. I’d love to have the Nikons 12-24, 28-70, 70-200, 200-400 and a D200 . . . but I can usually only swing spending about $700/year on photo equipment.
When many of you started collecting, and had a limited budget, did you buy 3rd party lenses, then upgrade to Nikon glass later? I have saved up enough money for a D80; or I could pick up a used Tokina 12-24 f4 and a Sigma 24-70 f2.8 instead. Or should I save up for the Beast, or possibly a D200? What’s the best use of the money, with the goal of taking sharper, better pictures?
I like shooting landscapes, people and wildlife. I’d say the 80-400 VR stays on my camera the most. But the jump to better glass in that category is HUGE. Replacing the 18-70, with the Tokina 12-24 and Sigma 24-70 is far less of a stretch.
So I’m looking for advice, glass versus new body . . . . start with good 3rd party glass, or hold off until I can afford the great Nikon glass.
Thanks in advance for the advice,
I have read suggestions several times on this forum to spend money on a collection of glass first, and then upgrade the camera body. I have no complaints about the D50; it’s a great camera. I’d love to have the Nikons 12-24, 28-70, 70-200, 200-400 and a D200 . . . but I can usually only swing spending about $700/year on photo equipment.
When many of you started collecting, and had a limited budget, did you buy 3rd party lenses, then upgrade to Nikon glass later? I have saved up enough money for a D80; or I could pick up a used Tokina 12-24 f4 and a Sigma 24-70 f2.8 instead. Or should I save up for the Beast, or possibly a D200? What’s the best use of the money, with the goal of taking sharper, better pictures?
I like shooting landscapes, people and wildlife. I’d say the 80-400 VR stays on my camera the most. But the jump to better glass in that category is HUGE. Replacing the 18-70, with the Tokina 12-24 and Sigma 24-70 is far less of a stretch.
So I’m looking for advice, glass versus new body . . . . start with good 3rd party glass, or hold off until I can afford the great Nikon glass.
Thanks in advance for the advice,