Lense Quandry for Nikon and Canon
So....in my continual quest to purchase a New DSLR (Not to mention save for one....I have run into a few obstacles)
First. Is the 18-70 F3.5 lenses that comes in the D70 kit better for sports photography in low light then the Cannon Kit lens 18-75 F4.0, or should I just get a external flash and negate the whole comparison....
I guess the nuts and bolts of my question are......If money is not an issue which is the best Kit lens to go with w/o External flash for low light (indoor) photography? Do the .5 F-stop differences really make a difference?
Suggestions are welcome, for my question, or a different lens all together....my goal would be to get a 17-85, or a little larger with a Good F-stop, so that I don’t need a external flash in the beginning
-Brad
P.S. Dare I mention the Nikon Nikon Zoom Super Wide Angle-Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR II Autofocus Lens coming in December for my application? or am i dreaming
Re: Lense Quandry for Nikon and Canon
I don't think that 1/2 stop is going to make too much difference. If you can live with a 50mm focal length, pick up a 50mm f1.8 (from whichever brand you go with) for under $100. This lens and the kit lens would be a pretty good combination - but again, 50mm is pretty short for sports. Prices go up from there...
Re: Lense Quandry for Nikon and Canon
I agree with both of you.
I had 18-70mm and 70-300mm but I sold them.
Now I have a 50mm f/1.8 (Iow light or fast shoot) and I'm waiting for 18-200mm VR.
Until I change to 50mm f/1.8, I didn't know what I was missing.
Yes, get the lenses that you need! And read about reviews on lenses as well.