What is an ideal lens for my Nikon D500 for all around photos

[Designer]

Yes, they are small and lightweight. The barrel is plastic, but the mount is metal. The best part is; if you wear it out, there are about a hundred more available for not a lot of scratch. They're always available, and very affordable. Don't just snap up the first one you see, but look at ten or so to get a feel for the condition and prices before you pick one.

 

[Designer]

yes i am going to do that too.. on ebay you can always return it..

Actually, if a seller says "no returns" then you can't. Look for sellers who will take returns, then test the lens as soon as you receive it.

 

[ac12]

I prefer to buy used lenses if I can find clean, well-cared-for examples.

yes i am going to do that too.. on ebay you can always return it..

Not really.
eBay is not Amazon.
On eBay, you need a good reason to return it. Just saying you don't like it won't cut it.

 

[DarkShadow]

I have the AF-P 18-55mm VR its excellent.I agree with what Tom Hogan says about it here.
Thom’s Recommended Lenses for DX Users | DSLRBodies | Thom Hogan

 

[Photo Lady]

Yes, they are small and lightweight. The barrel is plastic, but the mount is metal. The best part is; if you wear it out, there are about a hundred more available for not a lot of scratch. They're always available, and very affordable. Don't just snap up the first one you see, but look at ten or so to get a feel for the condition and prices before you pick one.

this one was new and about $65 .. i just had to bid on it fast enough.. i hesitated and lost..

 

[Designer]

this one was new and about $65 .. i just had to bid on it fast enough.. i hesitated and lost..

Yeah, that happens. I don't like the auctions, although I have participated in some. I prefer to "buy it now". That way I know how much it will cost, and very seldom will there be any better offerings at auction than are offered "buy it now".

I usually bid as much as I would be willing to pay (or as much money I currently have available) and then just sit back and wait. If I get it, fine, but I don't want to be watching the clock and bidding more than I am comfortable with.

Anyway, with that particular lens, there are always a ton of them for sale, so you don't need to feel bad about losing one.

The last one I let slip by me was a D700 kit with absolutely everything! And I mean very low usage, vertical grip, lots of accessories, the original boxes, the manuals, batteries, charger, and about 6 CD cards. I bid on it, but not quite enough. I don't like to over-spend my budget.

 

[Photo Lady]

this one was new and about $65 .. i just had to bid on it fast enough.. i hesitated and lost..

Yeah, that happens. I don't like the auctions, although I have participated in some. I prefer to "buy it now". That way I know how much it will cost, and very seldom will there be any better offerings at auction than are offered "buy it now".

I usually bid as much as I would be willing to pay (or as much money I currently have available) and then just sit back and wait. If I get it, fine, but I don't want to be watching the clock and bidding more than I am comfortable with.

Anyway, with that particular lens, there are always a ton of them for sale, so you don't need to feel bad about losing one.

The last one I let slip by me was a D700 kit with absolutely everything! And I mean very low usage, vertical grip, lots of accessories, the original boxes, the manuals, batteries, charger, and about 6 CD cards. I bid on it, but not quite enough. I don't like to over-spend my budget.

I am learning not to overspend my budget too.. especially when i see how much value is lost from brand new purchase.. it is like a car once you drivc it out of the show room.. yes i will find another one..good to know i can try these lens at a reasonable price.. it will be fun just to experiment..thanks again

 

[Designer]

..good to know i can try these lens at a reasonable price.. it will be fun just to experiment..thanks again

Now you see why I have over a dozen lenses. I call that a "good start".

 

[Photo Lady]

absolutely.. a great start today..not that this is a great photo..just cute because he was hiding from me..thanks again everyone

 

[Photo Lady]

much better now.. thanks for all the great tips

 

[Designer]

That's much better, but your EV is at -2. I think you don't want/need that for this shot.

Here is what I came up with:

 

[Photo Lady]

That's much better, but your EV is at -2. I think you don't want/need that for this shot.

I don't know how i did that.. yes this is much better.. thanks..

 

[Designer]

I don't know how i did that.. yes this is much better.. thanks..

Check your camera settings. As I wrote yesterday, you probably should start out with no exposure bias, and use it only if and when the shot actually needs it.

 

[Photo Lady]

yes i will go through the settings after dinner.. one by one again.. alot more on the d500 compared to my d7500.. love this camera.. fun to learn more..{sometimes} thank you