Budget Lenses (under $200.00 US)

[WooD]

The bird shot is nice, but I really love the shot of the bee.

[Murtasma]

What no Lens Baby

[Saralonde]

Nope, don't have one so I can't write a review . You've got one though, Murtasma. Why don't you write a review for us ?

[rachel_r]

I Love this thread!!! I hate trying to figure out how in sam hell i'm going to be able to afford these lenses...and then I don't know how to spend the money if I do happen to have any... Now I can add the 50mm to my list and it should tide me over....Thanks guys!

[wulf]

My investments in new glass to supplement the 18-55mm kit lens that came with my D40 have been done on a low budget - about £66 so far, including postage costs.

One of the "limitations" of the D40 is the very small range of lenses it will autofocus with but, if you are not afraid of doing things manually, you have many more options. I picked a Nikon E series 50mm f/1.8 and a Raynox DCR-250 macro adapter (follow links to see the shots I have taken - you can also see kit lens, kit lens + Raynox and 50mm + Raynox).

Here is a shot that combines the two:



Wulf

[janesa13]

I got this lens as a free bonus for buying the D50 body. You can get it for about US$60 new.
It is compact and light. Performed well for me and it could very well be a versatile walk around lens.
One warning that this lens cannot be used with D40 if you want auto focus.

Sample image:
28mm 1/40 f/8

[RandomConnections]

I'd love to have the Nikon 18-200 VR, but I'm just not sure I can afford it right now. Do any of you have experience with the Sigma or Tamron 18-200 zooms for Nikon?

[oriolhdz]

Thanks for your tips Saralonde.
As i told before, I'm going to purchase a new camera. Now I'm have trouble choosing lenses too lol. The only store I can go is bestbuy. Any lenses for the canon 350D or Nikon D40 you suggest, couse there are a lot of lenses and I dont know wich one is good or wich one is bad. My budget is between 200 and 300 usd for a lens.
By the other way. If i go for the Nikon D40X, the lens included with it, are they good?
I'll appreciate your opinions.
Thanks

[RandomConnections]

Oriolhdz,

You should be able to get a deal with either the Canon or the Nikon which includes the kit lens. That should get you started.

Best Buy does limit your options. Have you considered ordering online? Adorama is quite reliable, as is B&H Photo.

[Saralonde]

Originally Posted by oriolhdz

Thanks for your tips Saralonde.
As i told before, I'm going to purchase a new camera. Now I'm have trouble choosing lenses too lol. The only store I can go is bestbuy. Any lenses for the canon 350D or Nikon D40 you suggest, couse there are a lot of lenses and I dont know wich one is good or wich one is bad. My budget is between 200 and 300 usd for a lens.
By the other way. If i go for the Nikon D40X, the lens included with it, are they good?
I'll appreciate your opinions.
Thanks

Definitely consider ordering online as RandomConnctions suggests. Best Buy is ok, but overpriced and limited in choices. Check rsellerratings to find a reliable store with an inexpensive price. I found it at amazon http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-...1827768&sr=8-1 for only $699. Best Buy is $100 more.

I have not used a Nikon D40X so I can't testify personally to the ability of the kit lens (I assume that is what comes with the D40X). If it is like the Canon kit lens, it will be a decent if not spectacular lens that will help you learn how to use your camera and take acceptable shots for a low price. A kit lens adds less then $100 onto the price of the camera, so it's a pretty good deal.