Hi all, I'm about to buy my first ever DSLR, and Nikon D750 will have the honor for that. I've researched a lot about DSLRs, but the lens part is confusing me a bit as I'm starting to learn about it. I'm about to purchase already so need your kind expertise to help me a bit about the lenses.

D750 also comes with a kit set of AF-S 24-120mm F4G ED VR lens. A friend told me to just get the body and a 50mm 1.8G for a beginner like me as it fits for all purpose, and that a prime focus lens usually produces a bit better image quality than a zoom lens. Now this kit lens retails at RM4.7k (discounted can probably get RM3.7k), but with this kit I just need to add RM2k to get it. I feel that I'll be missing a good deal if I only get the body. What is your advice? How good is this kit lens? Is the quality really as what my friend has said?

Thanks in advance. Sorry if the question seems silly. 

For the same zoom range you'll be using, f2.8 and f4's difference are 1 step higher/lower on ISO, shutter speed.
f2.8 are great on low lights.

I suggest you sticks with kit lens. Very good & useful for beginner.
Yes, 50mm is good for portrait & sharp. But for beginner, you will find zoom lens is more useful.

Oneday when you expert already, you will move forward to upgrade your lens.

Understood. A lot to learn about lenses.
Thanks for your input! Very much appreciated. 

Just go to Nikon Center to test out the lense, that's the place for you to test them kaw kaw before you decide.

Hi all, I'm about to buy my first ever DSLR, and Nikon D750 will have the honor for that. I've researched a lot about DSLRs, but the lens part is confusing me a bit as I'm starting to learn about it. I'm about to purchase already so need your kind expertise to help me a bit about the lenses.

D750 also comes with a kit set of AF-S 24-120mm F4G ED VR lens. A friend told me to just get the body and a 50mm 1.8G for a beginner like me as it fits for all purpose, and that a prime focus lens usually produces a bit better image quality than a zoom lens. Now this kit lens retails at RM4.7k (discounted can probably get RM3.7k), but with this kit I just need to add RM2k to get it. I feel that I'll be missing a good deal if I only get the body. What is your advice? How good is this kit lens? Is the quality really as what my friend has said?

Thanks in advance. Sorry if the question seems silly. 

Hi all, I'm about to buy my first ever DSLR, and Nikon D750 will have the honor for that. I've researched a lot about DSLRs, but the lens part is confusing me a bit as I'm starting to learn about it. I'm about to purchase already so need your kind expertise to help me a bit about the lenses.

D750 also comes with a kit set of AF-S 24-120mm F4G ED VR lens. A friend told me to just get the body and a 50mm 1.8G for a beginner like me as it fits for all purpose, and that a prime focus lens usually produces a bit better image quality than a zoom lens. Now this kit lens retails at RM4.7k (discounted can probably get RM3.7k), but with this kit I just need to add RM2k to get it. I feel that I'll be missing a good deal if I only get the body. What is your advice? How good is this kit lens? Is the quality really as what my friend has said?

Thanks in advance. Sorry if the question seems silly. 

first dslr and its d750

Hi all, I'm about to buy my first ever DSLR, and Nikon D750 will have the honor for that. I've researched a lot about DSLRs, but the lens part is confusing me a bit as I'm starting to learn about it. I'm about to purchase already so need your kind expertise to help me a bit about the lenses.

D750 also comes with a kit set of AF-S 24-120mm F4G ED VR lens. A friend told me to just get the body and a 50mm 1.8G for a beginner like me as it fits for all purpose, and that a prime focus lens usually produces a bit better image quality than a zoom lens. Now this kit lens retails at RM4.7k (discounted can probably get RM3.7k), but with this kit I just need to add RM2k to get it. I feel that I'll be missing a good deal if I only get the body. What is your advice? How good is this kit lens? Is the quality really as what my friend has said?

Thanks in advance. Sorry if the question seems silly. 

My 2 cents... go for the kit! Don't worry too much about night shot as the D750 holds up pretty well in high ISO. The 24-120 comes with VR so minor shake will be nullified during handheld and slightly long shutter mode. Great general all rounder lens!

Two things to take note though.
1. It is not going to be light compared to the primes(35mm/50mm). Will take some time to get used to it.
2. The bokeh wont be as nice as the primes wide open.

The kit lens is a good start and not like last time when kit lenses were mostly not so good. The 24-120mm f/4 VR is quite good for general photography.

The other question you need to ask is what type of photography would you be interested? Buying for the sake of buying just because it's a good deal does not seem wise if the lens does not suite the type of photography you're interested.

If you're into birding or wildlife, then neither the 24-120mm f/4 VR nor the 50mm f/1.8 is a good lens to have.

first dslr and its d750

FF getting more and more affordable   

your friend is a newbie la.

50mm is fixed focal length lens and it's limited no matter how.

the 24-120 is superb lens for versatility. image quality is good too.

Check out my gallery here https://www.flickr.com/photos/goldfries/set...57647659907534/

Images taken with 24-120 and 50mm f1.4 on a D750 - can you tell which one is taken by which lens?

the 24-120 F4 VR Kit is now a super value buy, 50% what can u ask for

More shots with it https://www.flickr.com/photos/128731775@N03...157647576945984

I will not be a dedicate photographer as I hardly have time, it will be normal use and will be bringing it around whenever I travel/vacations or for functions. I just love photography and appreciate good images.

Good for you then.    The kit lens is indeed very sufficient for general photography from wide 24mm to medium tele 120mm with VR to boot. Don't hear many people using the excuse of a getting the FX DSLR because they appreciate good photos. Most people will take the simple route and go for PnS or Mirrorless.

I say slowly but surely you'll come back here to get more photography gear poison. 

if follow current thread / trend here, everyone sure got poisoned to get marco lens.   

No one loves macro here except me    

No one loves macro here except me    

No one loves macro here except me