D7000+ 18-55 VR. Wise Choice for beginners?

[bharatwd]

HI, im about to buy my first DSLR and i've finally narrowed down the list to the D7000. However, im still struggling to select the right lens kit for my D7000. Im initially inclined to ditch the 18-105VR that comes with the D7000 kit (thanks
to Ken Rockwell) and pick the 18-55VR for the time being. I realize i wont be able to do justice to the D7000 in the beginning, hence I just want to enhance my skills with the 18-55VR. I later plan to add the 70-300VR and the 35mm/1.8 for indoor photography.
Now, my only concern here is if im doing the right thing by ditching the 18-105VR for the 18-55VR? I couldnt find much reviews on the D7000+18-55VR lens combination and hence I look for your advice on this issue.
Thanks Looking forward to owning a Nikon DSLR

 

[quiddity]

you could skip them both and just get the 35mm

what do you want to shoot most of the time

 

[rickabobaloey]

I don't know much about Nikon. I do have one question though.

If it was I who was facing this choice I'd go with the 18-105. Gives you a longer focal length on the zoom end, yet you kept your 18mm wide angle as well. Unless there's a drastic price difference between those lenses, I'm not sure why you're want to opt out of the lens it comes with.

 

[mfrankpdx]

I have no experience with the 18-105, but I have the 18-55 and it's not a terrible lens. When you view your images at 100% crop you can see the things it gets criticized for, like chromatic aberration and fuzzy corners, but if you want to make regular sized photos, you won't be able to notice that stuff. Probably what people don't like about it the most is it's not a good indoor lens without a flash. As far as I know, every weakness the 18-55 has, the 18-105 has as well. They are both basic kit lenses. The 35 1.8 is good.

 

[bharatwd]

exactly frank..both are kit lens, i.e. 18-55 n 18-105..so i was thinkin to ditch the 18-105 save 200$ after getting a 18-55.. n put that money into 70-300.because im sure once i have the 70-300VR..i wont be carrying the 18-105 around....i hope thats a good logic im thinkin to later replace the 18-55 with a better lens..once i get some skills ))) What would be a good replacement to a 18-55?

 

[bharatwd]

you could skip them both and just get the 35mm

what do you want to shoot most of the time

Quiddity...that was also a thought )) i know the 35mm will be perfect for indoor but will it be a good replacement for 18-55VR outdoor? Please enlighten me... ))))

 

[Nikon_Dude]

exactly frank..both are kit lens, i.e. 18-55 n 18-105..so i was thinkin to ditch the 18-105 save 200$ after getting a 18-55.. n put that money into 70-300.because im sure once i have the 70-300VR..i wont be carrying the 18-105 around....i hope thats a good logic im thinkin to later replace the 18-55 with a better lens..once i get some skills ))) What would be a good replacement to a 18-55?

I replaced my 18-55mm with a Tamron 17-50mm f2.8. Pretty happy with it so far.

 

[DirtyDFeckers]

you could skip them both and just get the 35mm

what do you want to shoot most of the time

Quiddity...that was also a thought )) i know the 35mm will be perfect for indoor but will it be a good replacement for 18-55VR outdoor? Please enlighten me... ))))

The 35mm will be fine for outdoor shooting, as long as you don't need that zoom range of the others. As far as image quality goes, the 35mm is miles above either of the other two.

 

[sanderso]

Just got my D7000 w the kit lens a few months ago so I don't have a lot of time w the kit lens yet. But so far, the 18-105 is a good tweener lens below my 70-300 and above my 35. Was using a medium zoom Sigma tweener lens (forget the range 24-80?...gave to daughter), but found I used the 70-300 more. The new 18-105 spends a lot of time on the camera now.

My vote would be to stick w the kit lens first, then add other glass later after you've got time (& skills) under your belt. The kit is a good general purpose lens for me & my noobish skills (so far). BTY....I LOVE the 35 and am considering a 50!

 

[bharatwd]

ok guys lets say i pick the d7000 body only......
what would be a better lens
Nikon 16-85 f/3.5 - 5.6 VR or Tamron 17-50mm f2.8? to go with 70-300 n 35mm

 

[DVC Mike]

ok guys lets say i pick the d7000 body only......
what would be a better lens
Nikon 16-85 f/3.5 - 5.6 VR or Tamron 17-50mm f2.8? to go with 70-300 n 35mm

I have the Nikkor 16-85 VR and it's a great lens. I have the 10-24 on the ultrawide end, the fast 35mm, and the 70-300 VR, It's a perfect set.

The 18-105 isn't a bad lens. It's just a little soft when shot wide open at 18mm. The 18-105 is a great lens for someone just jumping into DSLRs.

 

[bharatwd]

Lets say I own a D7000 + 70-300 + 35mm/1.8

NOW, which zoom lens should i go for below the 80-85 range.....
1) 16-85 Nikon 16-85 f/3.5 - 5.6 VR or
2) Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 or
3) ? Please remember that this should complement the 70-300 n 35mm

 

[arcooke]

Lets say I own a D7000 + 70-300 + 35mm/1.8

NOW, which zoom lens should i go for below the 80-85 range.....
1) 16-85 Nikon 16-85 f/3.5 - 5.6 VR or
2) Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 or
3) ? Please remember that this should complement the 70-300 n 35mm

Considering you're new, and this is your first DSLR purchase, I think you're getting a bit ahead of yourself. It's good to plan ahead, but I think you should just pick up the 18-105 kit lens (perfectly acceptable general use lens), and upgrade as you need to once you find your own niche/style. I mostly use my 50mm 1.8 for portraits, my 18-105 for general walk around shots, and am soon buying a tokina 11-16mm super wide. I occasionally wish I had more reach on the zoom on my kit lens, but I don't find myself needing it very often. Depending on what you end up shooting, you may not need more than that either.

Don't go out and blow your savings on a bunch of equipment you may or may not use .. just take it a step at a time.

 

[quiddity]

getting a d90 body only will save you 400

 

[bharatwd]

sorry guys but i think im gonna get this -> d7000+16-85 n then 35mm/1.8 + 70-300...