Hi all:

Would like your opinion before making my first DSLR purchase. Considering Nikon's vs Canon's entry level models. I was doing the math, and couldn't decide which is a better option.

The Nikon models does not have an in-body AF motor, which means that you gotta buy the AFS lenses, which seems more expensive compared to the AF lenses. So, if you add up the cost of the body and the lenses that you will probably buy over the next few years, you will find that the the cost of ownership of Nikon can be much more expensive compared to the Canon.

I am making the assumption that the AFS lenses are similar in image quality and are more expensive primarily because of the SWM motor in the lens. Is this assumption correct? Or, are the AFS lenses indeed superior in quality (hence they are more expensive)?

Would appreciate your thoughts on this.

This post has been edited by gragon: Aug 26 2011, 10:27 AM

Does that mean that you will pay the additional ~RM450 for the AFS 50mm f/1.8 instead of taking the AFD version?

Secondly, any thoughts on AFS DX 55-300 f/4.5-5.6 (RM1000) vs AF 70-300 f/4-5.6 (RM550)?



Just wanted to add that I would be using the camera mainly to take family/kids and vacation photos.

This post has been edited by gragon: Aug 26 2011, 10:30 AM