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I recently purchased a Nikon D7000 and the kit lens is not sufficient for my overall needs. I cannot afford 5 lenses at this time, but I need to immediately address the ability to shoot indoors w/o flash and need macro capability.

I am thinking about these two-three lenses:
1. AFS 60 mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor ED G N
2. Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC
3. Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR ZL Di LD Aspherical (IF)

Need a brighter lens as I shoot a lot indoors in my shop. Don't have the cash for more at the moment, but need to expand my abilities beyond the 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED that came with the body. I also cannot afford a Nikon lens in the Tamron range described above.

Please let me have your thoughts and if you a different lens in mind, post it up and I will research it. Thanks.
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Old 01-25-2011, 03:58 PM
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If the majority of the need is macro, photographing small parts etc...then the 60f2.8 would be my choice. It will work as a "regular" lens and be faster than your kit.
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+1 zona5101

If you do not want to use a flash also consider using a tripod (+ remote) , for long exposures with your existing lighting. You may find you need one anyway for best results with your macro pics.
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