New Lens ?

[BioHzrd]

Im looking to get a new bit of kit for my Christmas but i haven't a clue what to get ! So looking for some advice/inspiration.

Mainly static shots i take.

Cheers

Dean

 

[Revels]

Lol. That is possibly the most vague thread ever.

Static pics of what? Cars? Birds? Boats? Insects?

Nikon/Canon?

Budget?

 

[Ian]

What do you own Dean? Canon? Nikon? Which lenses do you already have?

 

[BioHzrd]

Lol kinda noticed that after id posted it but to lazi to Edit !

Nikon D60
Kit Lens (18-55)

And shots mainly cars & scenery

Budget wise nout stupidly priced a MAX of £300 preferably below that though

 

[dunganick]

best lens in that price range (not really for cars) is the Sigma 10-20mm

Wide angle is amazing fun, and its a very good lens. You will find used ones for £300

 

[Ian]

Hmm don't really know the Nikon range! Possibly the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and sell the kit lens? Probably cost you about £220 all in. Or if you want a different focal length, possibly the Sigma 70-300mm (whichever the best one is). Or Sigma 10-20mm for wideangle, although it might be a bit over budget.

 

[5parky]

sigma 30mm f1.4

 

[BioHzrd]

the 10-20 looks like a good shout ! anyone supply some pics with the Suggested lenses ?

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Nikon 24-70mm.

Best lens I've ever used.

 

[Jungle_Jim]

would the next obvious progression not be a telephoto of some sort as 18mm is reasonably wide. have no clue about nikons lol but whatabout their equivalent of the canon f4 70-200mm L series or the sigma f4 version. then once you have that replace the wide angle for better glass.

 

[Jungle_Jim]

the 10-20 looks like a good shout ! anyone supply some pics with the Suggested lenses ?

here you go mate
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tri_monopod/sets/72157604334443930/

 

[dunganick]

would the next obvious progression not be a telephoto of some sort as 18mm is reasonably wide. have no clue about nikons lol but whatabout their equivalent of the canon f4 70-200mm L series or the sigma f4 version. then once you have that replace the wide angle for better glass.

This was my initial thought, But I think the problem with Nikon Glass is they dont do a Pro-sumer line in glass. Besides the old lenses like the 80-200 or 300 F4. I may be wrong, im a decent human being so i shoot Canon :rasp:

The Sigma 70-200 F2.8 would be an option, but even used you would pay £400 (not sure sigma do a 70-200 F4?)