Bought a D90 today!

[Sterling]

Picked it up with the 18-105 lens. The last SLR I used was a Pentax ME Super and recently have been using a Canon S3iS and this rig is certainly a lot bigger and heavier. I can see why proper holding technique becomes important.

Anyway, after reading a lot of reviews and forums (especially this one - thanks) I'm planning on getting the AF-S 35mm 1.8G DX sooner than later and then the Tokina 11-16. How do those lens choices sound? I thought of getting a longer zoom right away but I've always found myself wishing for two things - more speed in low light and a wider angle of view to get more depth in my shots. So I think I'll wait to get something in the 70-200/300 range.

Now to find a decent bag. Any recommendations?

[radityopradipto]

Try KATA 3N1-20... I planning to get one soon too...
It's a medium sized bag which should be able to fulfil your gear needs right now
If you want something bigger, try take a look at 3N1-30, though the shape doesn't look cool anymore

[Almond.Butterscotch]

Originally Posted by Sterling

I'm planning on getting the AF-S 35mm 1.8G DX sooner than later and then the Tokina 11-16. How do those lens choices sound? I thought of getting a longer zoom right away but I've always found myself wishing for two things - more speed in low light and a wider angle of view to get more depth in my shots.

How do you mean 'depth'? Are you looking for depth of field or angle of view? The lenses you mentioned (11-16, 35) will give you a wider angle of view, and while I'm not sure about the Tokina's aperture, the 35mm will give you a great depth of field as well. Personally, I almost *never* use my longer lenses- I stick to my 18-55 about 90% of the time and I'm planning on getting the 35mm f/1.8 (or maybe the f/2) myself in the next couple weeks and expect it to become my everyday lens.

Either way, the 11-16 and 35 will give you an effective range of 16.5-24mm and 52.5mm- which is a nice wide range and a 'normal'- While I think your choice of lenses here is great, in the case you weren't already aware of it, DX format cameras give you longer teles quite easily- the 70-300mm would give you a range of 105-450mm on your D90 (as opposed to the intended 70-300 on a film or FX camera).

[My next camera is going to be an FX and I intend on using shorter lenses on it and any and all longer lenses on my DX)

[Sterling]

How do you mean 'depth'? Are you looking for depth of field or angle of view?

By "depth" I meant the ability to move in nice and close to foreground objects so that the shot encompasses a huge range from near to far. I think the 11-16 should work pretty well for that.

Went bag shopping today and although the Kata 3N1-20 (thanks radityopradipto) and the Lowepro Slingshot AW20 were front runners, I ended up with a Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home.

It's a bit more of a traditional shoulder bag than the other two and I also liked that it doesen't really look like a camera bag. We'll see how it works out.

[LoveDSLR]

Originally Posted by Sterling

I ended up with a Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home.

I like the Crumpler bags too and have the 7 Million Dollar Home for my D300.

[Almond.Butterscotch]

Originally Posted by Sterling

By "depth" I meant the ability to move in nice and close to foreground objects so that the shot encompasses a huge range from near to far. I think the 11-16 should work pretty well for that.

Ah yes- that's what I assumed you meant. And yes, the 11-16mm should be quite nice. What's more is that it seems to be an excellent ultrawide as far as distortion goes (I'm not really a fan of the fisheye 'look' and prefer ultrawides to fisheyes). Enjoy it!

[radityopradipto]

Originally Posted by Sterling

Went bag shopping today and although the Kata 3N1-20 (thanks radityopradipto) and the Lowepro Slingshot AW20 were front runners, I ended up with a Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home.

It's a bit more of a traditional shoulder bag than the other two and I also liked that it doesen't really look like a camera bag. We'll see how it works out.

Actually I got Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home already.. Bought it last year though hehehe
It's a fantastic bag, my concern is just because my gears grow rapidly, it's no longer enough and it hurts my shoulder if I shot for hours

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by radityopradipto

Actually I got Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home already.. Bought it last year though hehehe
It's a fantastic bag, my concern is just because my gears grow rapidly, it's no longer enough and it hurts my shoulder if I shot for hours

You'll find that camera bags become VERY hard to buy once you look at a serious SLR kit.

I've got 4 at the moment and am looking at a belt system (the Lowepro Street and Field kit) and another backpack. It's never ending.

[radityopradipto]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

You'll find that camera bags become VERY hard to buy once you look at a serious SLR kit.

I've got 4 at the moment and am looking at a belt system (the Lowepro Street and Field kit) and another backpack. It's never ending.

Absolutely, I got my 5 MDH for light travels i.e. events with friends and Crumpler Karachi Outpost for full load up on my gears, yet I still need the Medium size bag such as 3N1-20 for serious daily shots

[Shokinen]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

It's never ending.

So true...

I started with a small Roots bag that could only hold my old D60/18-55mm, an extra batterie and a 52mm polarizer.

Upgraded to a Lowepro Sling 200AW to realize I'm often gone for long session and I cannot carry anything else than my gear unless I bring another bag.

I'm now using a Lowepro Primus AW and I love this bag. It's perfect for people who likes trekking. It can hold you gear + what you need during the day.