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What lens should I buy for my Nikon D300s?
I am a huge photograph of the first year and I'm about to buy a new Nikon D300s. I am looking a kit that comes with the body and a 16-85mm VR lens. Do you think this goal would be a good choice? I am looking for one that is quite versatile for many types of situations. Or you could buy the body separately, let me close to $ 900, with which I could buy a cheap pair of glasses. Any suggestions?
It is a versatile lens. Here is a good review and comparison to the http://www.bythom.com/Nikkor16-85lensreview.htm 18-200. I think it is a good choice for a freshman. You also need a fast f/1.4 lens as a 50 mm. The price difference seems a bit strange, sells for about $ 16-85 600. Be sure to shop around for the best deal from reputable dealers, amazon.com is a good place to compare prices. Do not buy a "kit" with lots of extras like a tripod, bag, etc, are generally undesirable.
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