i also dunno how much i shot already...cause i always play burst mode

come comment this pic, editing too heavy?

dramatic sky by Song laa, on Flickr

ori pic
http://i.imgur.com/aN1lkfV.jpg

1. f/1.8G is a better lens, optics wise and also focusing. Basically, its the new and improved f/1.8 lens.
2. Well... no idea... but I would pick the G anytime over the D.
3. How deep is your pocket? New if you can afford, and second hand if you can't, plus you don't lose much when selling it later if you bought second hand.

For second hand item, if your condition still similar then should fetch very similar price. Doesn't matter 2nd, 3rd or 4th hand, it still USED.

Nope, some lens retail cheaper in USA while some lens retail cheaper here in Malaysia.

just stop the buying frenzy. find out the focal length that suits your style and go for it.

85mm on DX goes to about 135mm's FOV on FX.

I feel that 85mm on DX feels rather tight, need quite some space even just to get half body photograph but it's case by case, some people like 135mm on FX, some people like it on DX.

To me - there's no fixed rule on what focal length on DX / FX.

and your 18-105 VR is a very good starter lens.

You can use software like http://www.cpr.demon.nl/prog_plotf.html to find out your usual focal length (and even ISO, shutter speed, so on so forth)

you got 18-105 VR. you try out la. put it at 35mm, selotape it then to go out and shoot. do it for 50mm / 85mm / 105mm. then see which one you like.

define STAGE. 85mm sometimes too near, sometimes not enough also.

if I want to take photo of people on stage, I'll get a telephoto zoom lens. 80-200 / 70-200 for example.

not Nikon user so donno the price also, I don't even know Canon stuff price nowadays.

the people who know about the price are usually those who are shopping to buy. I haven't bought any lens since early 2011 I think.

depends on how long and how heavy is the setup. your finger will xi guan to it.