jwbryson1
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My current camera is a Nikon D90. I also have a D40 that I keep "for backpacking and hiking trips" when I don't want to carry the bigger, heavier D90. Truth be told, I never use the D40 any more and always bring the D90...
I also own the 18-55mm kit lens that came with the D40. In addition, I own the 18-200mm lens that I bought for a trip to Maui in 2008.
I am thinking about selling the 18-200mm and am interested in buying the 70-300mm Nikon. I like this lens for its additional reach and because I understand it's very sharp and a good lens to have in the bag.
But I am also not thrilled with the 18-55mm (it was searching for focus last time I used it) and was thinking of selling the D40 / 18-55mm combo and picking up the Nikon 16-85mm. Clearly, I would need to throw some more $$$ into the mix to make these both happen.
In the end, I would have the same coverage that I had before, but with presumably better lenses.
What is the consensus on the 16-85mm and the 70-300mm used with the D90?
Am I nuts to sell the D40 even though it's old technology? It's still a fun little camera to use. I just feel like I'm ready to move on at this point.
Thanks for reading.
I also own the 18-55mm kit lens that came with the D40. In addition, I own the 18-200mm lens that I bought for a trip to Maui in 2008.
I am thinking about selling the 18-200mm and am interested in buying the 70-300mm Nikon. I like this lens for its additional reach and because I understand it's very sharp and a good lens to have in the bag.
But I am also not thrilled with the 18-55mm (it was searching for focus last time I used it) and was thinking of selling the D40 / 18-55mm combo and picking up the Nikon 16-85mm. Clearly, I would need to throw some more $$$ into the mix to make these both happen.
In the end, I would have the same coverage that I had before, but with presumably better lenses.
What is the consensus on the 16-85mm and the 70-300mm used with the D90?
Am I nuts to sell the D40 even though it's old technology? It's still a fun little camera to use. I just feel like I'm ready to move on at this point.
Thanks for reading.