Canon 500D + 18 - 200 mm OR Nikon D90 + nikkor 18 - 104 mm

[fernando.a.b.lemos]

Hello.
I've been thinking on buying a DSLR for some time now and I've reached another doubt concerning lenses. Which lenses do you consider better. I've hear that a longer zoom lenses have less quality in to them. Is this true?
I can buy a Nikon D90 with 18 - 105 mm lenses for the same money that I can buy a Canon 500D with 18 - 200 mm lenses. Wich is the best buy?
Thanks for all the help.

[takethislife5150]

That can generally be true, sacrifices have to be made to get that kind of range.


test BOTH out before you buy them
go with whichever you feel to be the better camera for you.
I've been disappointed with my canon since I bought it last year, I never even considered Nikon, but I wish I had.

don't make the same mistake I did is what I'm basically saying.

[LoveDSLR]

Unless you never plan to buy another lens then it is wiser to consider which camera and lenses are better for you. In other words, which system is better. I shoot with both Canon and Nikon and prefer Nikon camera and Canon Lenses selection.

The 18-200 is a good walkabout/vacation lens while the 18-105 is just a standard kit lens for the D90.

[fernando.a.b.lemos]

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[fernando.a.b.lemos]

Thanks for the advice! I've held both cameras and studied their specs and I think the Nikon D90 is a better camera, but it is also mor expensive. Since I have a limited budget, I must consider buying a inferior camera with a more versatile lens. Still, it's a hard decision.
By the way, why are you disappointed with your Canon? Which model is it?
Thanks again.
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