The Siggy OS version is quite expensive, the price difference can get your a prime lens like 35mm f/1.8G DX; but if you think you need it and worth it, then go for it. You can always try out the lenses at the shop first.

85mm is around 127.5mm on DX body; Yes, the range it's far for DX body especially indoors; The reason I suggested this is because you're getting the zoom which cover the wide to 50mm already. But that depends on you, 50mm f/1.8D is very cheap anyway, hehe

85mm on crop is tight especially indoors! Been there done that. Got annoyed went to FX.

Yeah, gonna try it out in the shop, but was thinking how to do a low light test in a bright camera shop? Will they let you bring the camera to outdoor for testing?

I saw some photos on flickr, the 35mm's bokeh is so so non-existent and that is why I didn't really fancy it. Might as well get the 50's.

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Added on January 31, 2011, 12:07 amStupid question for the sake of fun: How far do you need to stand away from your subject to take a full body portrait using the 85mm on a DX?

30feet? 35 feet?

This post has been edited by pikipiki: Jan 31 2011, 12:07 AM

This is about full body I guess, from the EXIF it is

Subject Distance 7.08 m

sorry guys had to interrupt a bit bit :

what is OS you guys mentioned?
FX DX is what diffrences?
do all lens label "nikkor" only compatible to all nikon DSLR body? (beginner spec, mid range, full frame....)

now DSLR got what feature? so far i know live-view only... i lost trace since D70s era.

1080p video with AF!

eh really ar?! i thought had to manual focus
i really lost track of technology of DSLR now... only have a glance of my friend holding D90 only

now wan get back photography feel so now starting get info of these, and wan change D70s to D7000 because hehe ..
1) dun like the monitor so small, even blur shot i also cannot notice (bad eye sight, hand shaking...)
2) D7000 have nice sexy body...plus i dun like plastic

something i want to share with u all

http://www.photographybay.com/2011/01/26/n...se-sony-sensor/

Nikon D7000 Confirmed to Use Sony Sensor

About 23 feet. Hmm that's less than what I thought.
If it is accurate I think it is an acceptable distance(for DX). Have heard exaggerated numbers on other forums like 30 feet away.

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Added on January 31, 2011, 12:24 amSo?

This post has been edited by pikipiki: Jan 31 2011, 12:24 AM

So? Any significance? Most users I think, already know by now that Nikon uses Sony Sensor what?

This is on FX roughly,

Subject Distance 4.73 m

all the while nikon use sony sensor la..

There was another article from NR.com showing that the top of the range sensors are developed by Nikon themselves. Eg, the D3,D700, and D3s.

It's more of like Nikon design Sony fabricated, but Nikon doesn't reserve it exclusively for Nikon camera.

End of the day, it's business and nothing to do with Nikon's capabilities in making or designing one.

This post has been edited by pikipiki: Jan 31 2011, 12:28 AM

Don't worry bro; it's compatible, prepare to get poison
FX = Full Frame (D700, D3, etc)
DX = Crop Sensor (D70, D90, D7000, D3100, D300, etc)

New DSLR got new technology
Basically, many things are improved.

Nikon develops own sensors for D3/D3s/D700 and D3100.

refer to this: http://nikonrumors.com/2011/01/26/the-sens...e-by-nikon.aspx

ohhh...because last time talk this to other friend, he is canon user...then he said nikon lens not compatible to all body...

then just now discuss with other nikon friend...he said can...so i had to ask another one in here LOL.

okay cleared my mind...all the way go NIKON

(in before that, save money first )

Actually it's Canon that is not compatible to all body.

Anyway, it's not really an issue to everyone.

I'm already poisoned! Siggy or tammy 17-50mm f2.8? Siggy 24-70mm/18-50mm f2.8? 50 1.8D/1.4D/ 35 1.8G? 85 1.8D? So many lens I'm getting sick! Too bad I can't have it all. Having choice is great, but having too little money with too many choice sucks.

Then I suggest you try to stay away, especially from holding one