Please help me decide on a camera/lens

[funnyfarm]

I have a very modest budget of up to $1000, and will be purchasing used or refurbished. Close to $800 would be nice because I'd also like to buy a used treadmill, lol)I like primes as I shoot a lot indoors, catching all of the little things my children do. I love a creamy bokeh, but I also like wider shots that tell more of the story. My goal is a lifestyle/documentary approach. I'm thinking
nikon d7000 and 85 and 35 or tamron 28-70
5D with 40 and 85 or tamron here too -
Maybe a d90 with either f the lenses mentioned above.
Maybe just a d7000 with a 50 1.8g even

Please give me ideas!? My children are 2-12, 6 of them. I've shot w a 40d, a 5D and a d700. Looooved the nikon but maybe that was just because it was an amaaaazing camera? Everything seemed more intuitive to me but I can use either layout. I've looked at the k5 but it doesn't appeal to me. I do like full frame but he viewfinder and LCD screen left a lot to be desired on the 5d. I like a nice viewfinder, I have strange vision. I love a nice LCD but it's not a complete mist. I guess. Pout. Lol I like a top LCD. I think that's it.

 

[funnyfarm]

I also wanted to throw in that I'm intrigued by the mirrorless systems as well, but that will surely break the bank.

 

[Rye]

Tamron 17-50 f/2.8. It has the range and it's relatively fast. That with a decent used body and you could easily stay under $800.

I'm getting ready to sell my Tamron if you're interested since it won't work on my 6D.

 

[goodguy]

I would go with the Nikon D5200 with the 50mm 1.8G and maybe add a used Nikon 18-105mm VR which is not expensive used and brings a lot of flexibility with it for many different scenarios.

D7000 is another very good option with these 2 lenses.

 

[robbins.photo]

I have a very modest budget of up to $1000, and will be purchasing used or refurbished. Close to $800 would be nice because I'd also like to buy a used treadmill, lol)I like primes as I shoot a lot indoors, catching all of the little things my children do. I love a creamy bokeh, but I also like wider shots that tell more of the story. My goal is a lifestyle/documentary approach. I'm thinking
nikon d7000 and 85 and 35 or tamron 28-70
5D with 40 and 85 or tamron here too -
Maybe a d90 with either f the lenses mentioned above.
Maybe just a d7000 with a 50 1.8g even

Please give me ideas!? My children are 2-12, 6 of them. I've shot w a 40d, a 5D and a d700. Looooved the nikon but maybe that was just because it was an amaaaazing camera? Everything seemed more intuitive to me but I can use either layout. I've looked at the k5 but it doesn't appeal to me. I do like full frame but he viewfinder and LCD screen left a lot to be desired on the 5d. I like a nice viewfinder, I have strange vision. I love a nice LCD but it's not a complete mist. I guess. Pout. Lol I like a top LCD. I think that's it.

Ok, well I'm a Nikon guy myself, and if your going to be shooting indoors and using a crop sensor, get a Nikon. The high iso to low noise ratio is much better than the Canon's in the same price range. I'd also probably think about a D5100 as opposed to a D90, you'll lose the built in autofocus motor but you'll gain a definate step up in both low light ability and image quality, and it will give room in your budget to buy a really good lens.

If you go with the D7000 you can get the best of both worlds, the lowlight and image quality plus the built in autofocus motor but the body is going to be more expensive, which will limit your lens choices a bit more. You might also want to consider a 35 mm prime as opposed to the 50 mm, 50 mm is a great lens but remember on a crop sensor you're angle of view is going to be roughly 75 mm which might be a little more difficult to work with in tight spaces or small rooms.

 

[funnyfarm]

Thanks so much for your opinions. I'll sot down with a pen and paper and make a list.

I like this forum, doesn't seem as snarky as some kf the others I've been on. (That aren't paid membership forums)

 

[ulrichsd]

If i was spending your money, I'd get d7000 $600 refurbished, 50mm1.8 $130, and a used sb600 $180. If you feel you need a wider range add a 18-55 used for under $100. If you are going to be doing more candid group photos vs portraiture maybe the 35mm 1.8 instead of the 50.

 

[KmH]

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[Lumix_G_team]

Hey,
Mirrorless cameras are very interesting indeed. They take great pictures and videos and are tinier (body+lenses) and lighter than DLSR cameras - so easier to carry around and travel with.
That's one of their many advantages!

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Aurelien on behalf of the Lumix G UK team