Alright guys, with my budget.
I have decided to go for the Nikon D7000 + 18-200mm VR II Lens.
I'll be getting it tomorrow or Saturday.

Any last minute advise before I join the Nikon Bandwagon ?

Oh, from what Kai said in the video, it is somewhat positive.



What other lens as a starter kit would you recommend with this price range ? 16-85mm ?
Sooner or later I will be grabbing Primes like either Sigma 30mm f1.4 or Nikon 35mm DX f.18G.
But, I need a standard zoom 1st.


@Agito666,

Oh, not really.
I used up my personal savings for this actually.
Why is Nikon the Dark Side ?

This post has been edited by ujoewong: Apr 28 2011, 11:17 PM

If possible, I wanna avoid 3rd party lens 1st.

Hello Nikon-ians.
I am now OFFICIALLY on the Dark Side.

I am now exploring my new D7000 Camera. With 18-200 VR II Lens.
It's heavy. Gotta get used to the weight 1st.

Planning to get a UWA Lens for my D7000.

Tokina 11-16 or Nikon 10-24 ?
Which one do you all prefer ?

Macam all kena Tokina's poison. Haha.
I am using a D7000 with 18-200mm VR II.
Now, either I'm getting a 35mm Prime or a UWA.
Don't know which one to get 1st.

But, I want my 3 lens to be all Nikon. Tho, the Tokina is really great as a UWA.
It compliments my 18-200 nicely. No overlapping.

Hmmm...

I'm using 18-200mm VR II for my D7000. It works great !

Cheers !

For UWA, either go for Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 or the Nikon 10-24 f3.5-f5.6.

Go Kenrockwell.com and look for their reviews. Looks promising.

Which one do you all prefer for Street Shooting/General Usage Lens for the Nikon D7000?

Nikon DX 35mm f1.8G or Nikon 50mm f1.4G ?
Although, there is a different in price, I won't mind paying the difference.
The Bokeh from the 50mm f1.4G looks much more creamier than the harsh 35mm f1.8G.

Hmm...

Tried it with my 18-200mm, shoot with 35mm in a day and 50mm the next day.
Having 35mm which is equals to 50mm in Full Frame is like "what you see is what you get type of view".
Being 50mm, I need to step back 2 or 3 steps to get the same shot.
Although it's a little bit annoying, I would do it for a better "BOKEH" (I think I watch too much Kai in DigitalRev Videos) >.<

Why Nikon don't have 50mm f1.2 like Canon does ?

Nikon 35mm AF-S f/1.4G !


Anyone here own this delicious prime lens ?
I'm eye-ing this for my D7000.
Hopefully can manage to save up in the next 6 months.

Aisk, POISON !

Yeah, gotta shot this lens with f1.4 most of the time with this lens.
If not, can just get a 35mm f1.8 for a much affordable pricing.

How much did you bought this ?

Yeah. Where is the Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.2 is coming anyway.
Canon had that since 2006.

Yeap, the reason for getting 35mm f1.4 is future proof. Can go FX anytime.