I got the urge at the meeting this past weekend to pick up a decent digital camera. Using the 2mega pixal camera on my cell phone just doesn't cut it.
I have a few film based cameras and usually use either a 35mm or 50mm. I'd really like to take some shots of my tank and also have a good all around general purpose camera for everyday use.
My thoughts are to pick up a Nikon D200. Does anyone know how much of a difference there really is betweeen the D2Xs, D2Hs and the D200? If I purchase the D200 am I going to wish I got one of the other two instead?
I'm pretty sure I want to get the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor lens for general use. If anyone has this lens can you tell me how good it will perform for tank shots? Can you get any decent macro shots with it or do I want to also pickup the Close-Up Lenses:
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor
60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
200mm f/4D ED-IF AF Micro-Nikkor
If so would the 105mm probably be the best choice for tank shots?
Also if anyone has any other recommendations I'd be interested in hearing them.
Thanks,
Carlo
I have a few film based cameras and usually use either a 35mm or 50mm. I'd really like to take some shots of my tank and also have a good all around general purpose camera for everyday use.
My thoughts are to pick up a Nikon D200. Does anyone know how much of a difference there really is betweeen the D2Xs, D2Hs and the D200? If I purchase the D200 am I going to wish I got one of the other two instead?
I'm pretty sure I want to get the 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor lens for general use. If anyone has this lens can you tell me how good it will perform for tank shots? Can you get any decent macro shots with it or do I want to also pickup the Close-Up Lenses:
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor
60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
200mm f/4D ED-IF AF Micro-Nikkor
If so would the 105mm probably be the best choice for tank shots?
Also if anyone has any other recommendations I'd be interested in hearing them.
Thanks,
Carlo