D 80 and Micro lens
I intend to buy a Nikon D80 soon and am wondering if my Micro Nikkor-P auto 1:35f=55mm would fit and work on the new camera (the lens is a left over from my FT2 days any advise would be appreciated
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This strategy is perfect for someone on a limited budget. Get the camera and 50mm lens, take a whole bunch of pictures, and then decide what range of zoom lens would be best for your needs. The 18-55 kit lens is okay in terms of quality
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I think your statement "compose by moving the camera" is a little outdated and just not sensible with today's zooms. I also disagree with a class making students use only one prime lens. I think this approach was fine 20 years ago when
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I disagree - a single focal length lens is a great way to learn. In fact students in the Photo 1 course at my local Center are only allowed to use a 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4. You learn to compose by moving the camera and you have the
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i bought my d80 with a kit lens 18-70 because it was only 20.000 yens more expensive (i think is about 200 dollars) and also because it was my first reflex digital camera and i had no other lenses. the salesman in the shop recomended me
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