Semi-noob phtographer needs your input.... which should I buy ?

[BabaBooey]

Just got my D40X and only have the 55-200mm VR lens.
Now I can get a minty fresh 18-55mm VR lens local for $140
or
Buy a new 50mm AF f/1:8 lens for $150+ tax from national camera

I do both outdoor and indoor,more indoor low light shots / macro / close up stuff.


Thanks....:beer:

 

[Madwand1]

In time the answer would be something like "both". However, the 18-55 would probably give you more immediate utility, and the lack of AF with the 50 f/1.8 on that body might be an issue.

 

[ElFenix]

the 50mm lens is a short portrait lens on that body (which is actually more useful than 50s were on 35mm cameras, frankly), and can be a bit limiting. but if your goal is to take pictures of people inside, there aren't many better lenses.

 

[IronWing]

If it were me, I'd get the 18-55. Quite frankly, I see no reason to buy a 50mm prime for a DX format camera (75mm equivalent) when modern zooms are so sharp.

 

[bobdole369]

I would also like to add that the wider angle lenses give very much utility. the 50mm prime is ultrasharp comparatively speaking, but the 18mm allows for quite impressive all-encompassing pictures. Since you only have a fairly deep zoom I would fill in the wider side first and wait on the 50mm till next time.

 

[jpeyton]

18-55VR first, 35/1.8 second. I wouldn't get the 50/1.8 for the D40x.

Scratch that; 35/1.8 first, 18-55VR second.

The 35/1.8 is quickly becoming my favorite lens.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: ironwing
If it were me, I'd get the 18-55. Quite frankly, I see no reason to buy a 50mm prime for a DX format camera (75mm equivalent) when modern zooms are so sharp.

unobtrusive, light weight, faster, and very cheap in comparison to a good zoom.

 

[BabaBooey]

Thanks for the help,I am going top check out the 18-55mm vr today,he wants $130 for it,unused,he got it with his d300 but uses a 18-200mm.

I will keep that 35/1:8 in mind for next lens.

Thanks again...:beer:



edit: bought the local guy's 18-55mm VR new in the box ...:beer: