Hi all,
I am gonna upgrade from a nikon coolpix 8800 point n shoot digital to a D80 as m steepin as a pro now. Now i have some real queries in my mind. Firstly, the 8800 had 10x zoom ie 35-350m equivalent. Means m used to zooming at 350mm max 5.6 aperture i think.

Now, by gettin a SLR ie the D80, m gona go in for the 18-200 mm lens as a basic multipurpose lens n a 70-300 mm to do landscape fotografy. Now, with these lenses i dont know how much zoom they are. where i am confused is, will the 70-300mm lens offer more zoom than the 8800s zoom?? Ya shifting from plain ol digital to SLR fotografy is a bit different as one is not used to using lenses more often, but guys pl help me out with this zoom confusion. I definitely want more zoom than the 8800s coz thats the reason m upgrading to a SLR. Also..will the 18-200s zoo match up to the 8800s zoom????

Also, will both 18-200 n 70-300 gimme a wide angle perspective. Currently, due to budget constraints, m buyin these: D80 + 18-200 + 70-300 + basic NDs n CPs plus manfrotto monopod n a carryin bag to aid my needs. I was thinkin of includin a 17-55 lens also, how about it?? or will the 18-200 suffice for it??

M awaiting ur replies mates...PL PL help me out with this zoom confusion. u can mail me back at myg126@gmail..

~cheers~