Help deciding which deal I should make!

[sneak3]

Anyone else?

 

[arcooke]

Are you able to order online? If you're staying at a hotel, they will let you ship packages to them.

Amazon has the D90 + 18-105mm lens kit for $919 right now.
Amazon.com: Nikon D90 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens: Camera & Photo

It's not the world's best lens.. but it's a great starter lens for sure. You could also pick up a 50mm f1.8 for around $120 online, and that combination should hold you off for a long time for general photography. Same setup I currently have.

Best Buy and Wolf Camera are also going to charge you 6% sales tax... which comes out to $90 tax for $1500, or $60 tax for $1000.

 

[sneak3]

I didnt know amazon delivered to hotels!

Anyway, im not primarily worried about prices.

First, I'd like to know if:

d90 + 18-70 + 55-200 = d90 + 18-105 + 70-300 ED = d90 + 18-65

What would be the differences among them?

Is one better than the others? Why?

I guess if I get d90 i'm going with one of the options that has 2 lenses, since if I get d90 + 18-65 only, i'm pretty sure i'd be better off with a d7000.

 

[mjhoward]

I didnt know amazon delivered to hotels!

Anyway, im not primarily worried about prices.

First, I'd like to know if:

d90 + 18-70 + 55-200 = d90 + 18-105 + 70-300 ED = d90 + 18-65

What would be the differences among them?

Is one better than the others? Why?

I guess if I get d90 i'm going with one of the options that has 2 lenses, since if I get d90 + 18-65 only, i'm pretty sure i'd be better off with a d7000.

Im pretty sure, from this statement, that you need to hold off on buying anything for a while and read up on photography and equipment. You also need to figure out what kind of photography you would like to focus on because that will greatly effect the gear you would want. I'm not sure how you could jump to the conclusion that you'd be 'better off with a D7000' vs getting a D90 with 'only' an 18-65? First of all, the 18-65 may not be the fastest lens, but it is very very sharp... sharper than all the other lenses you have pointed out. Also, the D7000 has smaller and denser pixels than the D7000. The smaller the pixels, the more difficult it will be for the lens to resolve those pixels. The D90, while still being a crop sensor, has fewer and slightly larger pixels. Basically it means that a lower quality lens will resolve detail better on the D90 than on the D7000. Granted, a lot of these minor difference might only be seen if pixel peeping if at all, but the potential is still there. So, it really depends on what you want to get out of your gear. But I would highly suggest holding off on buying ANY gear until you've researched the hell out of what it is you're getting into.

 

[sneak3]

I didnt know amazon delivered to hotels!

Anyway, im not primarily worried about prices.

First, I'd like to know if:

d90 + 18-70 + 55-200 = d90 + 18-105 + 70-300 ED = d90 + 18-65

What would be the differences among them?

Is one better than the others? Why?

I guess if I get d90 i'm going with one of the options that has 2 lenses, since if I get d90 + 18-65 only, i'm pretty sure i'd be better off with a d7000.

Im pretty sure, from this statement, that you need to hold off on buying anything for a while and read up on photography and equipment. You also need to figure out what kind of photography you would like to focus on because that will greatly effect the gear you would want. I'm not sure how you could jump to the conclusion that you'd be 'better off with a D7000' vs getting a D90 with 'only' an 18-65? First of all, the 18-65 may not be the fastest lens, but it is very very sharp... sharper than all the other lenses you have pointed out. Also, the D7000 has smaller and denser pixels than the D7000. The smaller the pixels, the more difficult it will be for the lens to resolve those pixels. The D90, while still being a crop sensor, has fewer and slightly larger pixels. Basically it means that a lower quality lens will resolve detail better on the D90 than on the D7000. Granted, a lot of these minor difference might only be seen if pixel peeping if at all, but the potential is still there. So, it really depends on what you want to get out of your gear. But I would highly suggest holding off on buying ANY gear until you've researched the hell out of what it is you're getting into.

The thing is I dont have anymore time to search. I'm going to US this week and that's my only chance for buying a DSLR.

Well I really like to have some zoom when im taking pictures, so I dont think I'd be confortable being with only one lens like 18-65.

My real doubt is between D90 + 18-105 + 70-300 and d7000 and 18-105.

D7000 is newer also, and everybody says it's better than d90. My concern is if it's a wise choice to get a better body with only one lens right now, or get a not so good body with 2 lenses. I can always buy more lenses in the future but I definitively dont plan on changing the body.

 

[Stradawhovious]

I can always buy more lenses in the future but I definitively dont plan on changing the body.

Seems to me that you've answered your own question.

Your decision should still be based on personal research, not the recommendation and opinion of some random strangers on the intrawebs. You never know, we may be a highly organized group of specialists, highly trained to give precisely dealt misinformation to the unwitting public....... or maybe not.

I realize that you are pressed for time with the decision, but the intertubes are open 24 hours in most countries.......

My forgettable, overlookable, overrated .02

 

[sneak3]

I can always buy more lenses in the future but I definitively dont plan on changing the body.

Seems to me that you've answered your own question.

Your decision should still be based on personal research, not the recommendation and opinion of some random strangers on the intrawebs. You never know, we may be a highly organized group of specialists, highly trained to give precisely dealt misinformation to the unwitting public....... or maybe not.

I realize that you are pressed for time with the decision, but the intertubes are open 24 hours in most countries.......

My forgettable, overlookable, overrated .02

I have no idea what that might mean!

I kinda did answer my own question but, maybe not! I actually dont know if I need at the moment the 70-300. Thats what gets me thinking.

At the same time a better body would be real nice, I think those 200mm might make some difference!

 

[Stradawhovious]

I have no idea what that might mean!

It was me being a smart ass.

All I'm trying to say is that all of the gear you are looking at has been professionally reviewed by literally thousands of resources on the internet. Only you know what you want your gear to do, and these reviews can be a big help in your decision, by breaking down almost every aspect of the gear you're looking at........ rather than the obligatory "I like it" or "I wouldn't buy it" you're going to get on sites like this.

Try here.

Digital Cameras: Digital Photography Review, News, Reviews, Forums, FAQ

They have a detailed in-depth, and reasonably unbiased review on everything you have listed. I think it will be really helpful.

 

[sneak3]

I have no idea what that might mean!

It was me being a smart ass.

All I'm trying to say is that all of the gear you are looking at has been professionally reviewed by literally thousands of resources on the internet. Only you know what you want your gear to do, and these reviews can be a big help in your decision, by breaking down almost every aspect of the gear you're looking at........ rather than the obligatory "I like it" or "I wouldn't buy it" you're going to get on sites like this.

Try here.

Digital Cameras: Digital Photography Review, News, Reviews, Forums, FAQ

They have a detailed in-depth, and reasonably unbiased review on everything you have listed. I think it will be really helpful.

Thanks!

But I already know the tech specs of both cameras. D7000 > D90.

What I need is some practical advice on the lenses choosing. I dont know if a simple test inside the store would be enough for me to decide or not for the extra 70-300 lens!

 

[Stradawhovious]

What I need is some practical advice on the lenses choosing. I dont know if a simple test inside the store would be enough for me to decide or not for the extra 70-300 lens!

But you already said that you can get more lenses later!

I guess I don't understand how you want to know what you're going to need before you know what you're going to do with it.

Get an all purpose kit lens (18-55 or 18-105), find out where the gaps are in the specific style you create, then fill them with other lenses later that would be most suitable. It would suck if you got the 55-200 and realized that the 70-300 would be more suited...... but it would suck just as bad if you got the 70-300 and realize that you don't have a use for it, and should have bought a wide angle lens instead.

Good luck with the decision, and let us know what you go home with, and how you like it!

 

[sneak3]

What I need is some practical advice on the lenses choosing. I dont know if a simple test inside the store would be enough for me to decide or not for the extra 70-300 lens!

But you already said that you can get more lenses later!

I guess I don't understand how you want to know what you're going to need before you know what you're going to do with it.

Get an all purpose kit lens (18-55 or 18-105), find out where the gaps are in the specific style you create, then fill them with other lenses later that would be most suitable. It would suck if you got the 55-200 and realized that the 70-300 would be more suited...... but it would suck just as bad if you got the 70-300 and realize that you don't have a use for it, and should have bought a wide angle lens instead.

Good luck with the decision, and let us know what you go home with, and how you like it!

Alright alright, good advices.

70-300 is out of my mind now.

However, got another option!!!!!!!!!!!

D90 with 18-200 OR d7000 with 18-105?

In this case, both lenses are good and I'd use all they offer me, but 18-200 is superior to 18-105 as d7000 is superior to d90.

If I got d7000, I'd probably have to sell the 18-105 in the future and buy a 18-200, right?

If my thought is ok, I guess it would be easier to replace the lens than the body!

Did I get to any conclusions?

 

[Ken Rockwell Fan]

I'd get the D7000 and the 35mm f/1.8 prime lens to start out.

 

[sneak3]

I wouldnt be cool without some zoom!

 

[djacobox372]

I'd skip the 55-200mm, you can replace it with a 80-200mm f2.8 later.

As for d7000 vs. d90... I'm not convinced the d7000 is TWICE the camera, but it's twice the price.

I'd rather shoot a d90 with pro f2.8 glass then a d7000 with a kit level lens.

I'd highly recommend looking for constant f2.8 aperture glass, there are some options for less then $500:

Tamron 28-75mm f2.8
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8
Nikon 35-70mm f2.8 afd
Sigma 18-50mm f2.8
Sigma 24-70mm f2.8

 

[sneak3]

I'd skip the 55-200mm, you can replace it with a 80-200mm f2.8 later.

As for d7000 vs. d90... I'm not convinced the d7000 is TWICE the camera, but it's twice the price.

I'd rather shoot a d90 with pro f2.8 glass then a d7000 with a kit level lens.

I'd highly recommend looking for constant f2.8 aperture glass, there are some options for less then $500:

Tamron 28-75mm f2.8
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8
Nikon 35-70mm f2.8 afd
Sigma 18-50mm f2.8
Sigma 24-70mm f2.8

What about the D90 + 18-200 combination? I've got lots of reviews saying it is a versatile lens, probably would use it in most situations.