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TPF Noob!
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- Nov 17, 2009
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- Tacoma, WA
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This is gut wrenching. I have about $1200 to work with and am really starting to get into my photography. I've decided that this is something I want to pursue and am no longer looking at it as a hobby. I've read tons of information from this forum and other sites, books, magazines, and spoken to many people. I have a pretty good grasp of the fundamentals and have taken most of the advice from this forum to heart. I shoot family and friends for free to build my portfolio, I read everything, and now I have an internship with a local photographer who will really challenge me artistically and show me what it takes to run a business.
So my question is, should I take the plunge and get a used D300 and save for some more glass or get the D90 and the Sigma 70-200 2.8?
I'm primarily going to be shooting portraits, seniors, families, children, and when I'm good enough weddings and events. I know the d300 has the superior build and is weather sealant (living in the Seattle region this seems like a good idea). I also know it has the better focusing (51 pt focus?). But I'm confused on the full frame thing? What does this mean and how will it impact my photos?
I think I can pull about $500-$600 with my current gear on CL so I may be able to talk the wife in letting me spend about $1400. I might be on the couch for a night or two though
And I'm also confused on how older lenses work on these newer bodies. I know my current glass will but if I do buy older stuff will it work equally as well? Meaning will the motors in the lenses work with the new bodies?
Truly appreciate the advice and help!
So my question is, should I take the plunge and get a used D300 and save for some more glass or get the D90 and the Sigma 70-200 2.8?
I'm primarily going to be shooting portraits, seniors, families, children, and when I'm good enough weddings and events. I know the d300 has the superior build and is weather sealant (living in the Seattle region this seems like a good idea). I also know it has the better focusing (51 pt focus?). But I'm confused on the full frame thing? What does this mean and how will it impact my photos?
I think I can pull about $500-$600 with my current gear on CL so I may be able to talk the wife in letting me spend about $1400. I might be on the couch for a night or two though
And I'm also confused on how older lenses work on these newer bodies. I know my current glass will but if I do buy older stuff will it work equally as well? Meaning will the motors in the lenses work with the new bodies?
Truly appreciate the advice and help!