Aiyoo dont judge the skill of the photographer by looking at the gears only lah. It all depending on someone's skill. U will never know someone with a pns DC will pwn someone with a Pro DSLR.

I bought my unit at JOne at Amcorp mall. The sifu there is helpful and is also a true nikon photographer, selling a vairety of nikon products as well. Recommended and their pricing is attractive as well.

55-200 VR for 830 at J one is seriously a good deal. I will look for him for my next targeted lens, the 50mm F1.8!

Unless if u opt for super wide lens like 14mm then maybe u can take wider shots. Btw i did took the grand palace using only 18mm.

Just bought my 50mm 1.8D potrait lens from Uncle Jason at his shop at Amcorp mall. Seriously a good fella and kind enough to teach me how to use the lens. Recommended shop if u guys looking for nikon lens for those stay around PJ.

Well its alittle tricky to focus compared to kit lens. But the results is alot better than the kit lens of coz. Image is alot sharper and good for bokeh shots!

Can can, next weekend i goin to BTS for the Super GT race queens roadshow. Wanna join?

I been using my D40 for 4 months and i love every bits of it, although there are significant weakness esp on no AF for AF lens and limited focus points compared to canon. Just felt in love with the beautiful colours which is the trademark of Nikon cams!

I felt the cam with the kit lens is one of the best combination ever, lightweight and very easy to handle. Not to mention i still satisfied with alot of pics taken using the kit lens. As many reviews says this is one of the best kit lens for a DSLR.

I just bought a 55-200VR and i found it that its a little less comfortable to handle, maybe coz my hands shakes easily. Surprisingly my hands didnt shake much with the 18-55 lens.

I praying hard for such lens to come out too.

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Added on August 12, 2007, 8:32 pmD40 & D40x does have auto focus but its only for AF-S lens, while you have to use manual focus for the older AF lens.

This post has been edited by travis_ckf: Aug 12 2007, 08:32 PM

Of coz its not regarding the weight but my hands shake alot esp when focusing on 200mm. Well time will tell until i get used to it. VR is seriously helpful here.

zio:
If u only want only single lens all the time, definery its advisble to go for the 18-200VR. Although expensive, that perhaps one of the best value lens and the quality is still great too.

Unles budget permits, then 55-200 is fine, provided if u dont mind swapping lens. Kit lens 18-55 + 55-200 VR is a good combination though.

That a good deal, i hope u get it for less than 3k.

The 55-200VR for 780 is bargain of the century as usually shops selling at 820-1000. I bought mine at 840 at J-One.

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Added on August 15, 2007, 10:47 pmIt is a VR lens i think. Ya if its not VR than run away, its a confirmed con case possible.

This post has been edited by travis_ckf: Aug 15 2007, 10:47 PM

eh why? so fast hit the wall? Or going for d300???

Sounds to me u just got urself a D80!

SB400 cost less than 500, while average for SB600 is around 800++. If u have the money, go for the SB 600 coz it has more features and can bounce further than the SB400.

Are u serious? That a bargain! Almost a price of a 2nd hand.

To answer victor3010's question:

I believe to start serious photography for 3k, a D40 + 55-200VR lens will be a great start as the D40 is a suitable entry level DSLR to learn photography. Learn all the essentials of photography and master it using an entry lvl cam before considering upgrading to a better and higher end DSLR, provided u have the $$$. Remember, be prepare to burn more $$$ once u in the Dark, ops i mean.....wonderful world of photography!

70-300 w/o VR is useless. For zoom lens as advised by many get the 55-200VR at best. The 70-300 may be abit oversized for a small body DSLR like a d40.

hei can provide details on that workshop?

Boeing Sg wang price isnt that attractive, I suggest u go to J-one at amcorp mall as well, as u can negotiate for a cheaper price. Also, that shop owner is a very nice man.

I do not recommend going for a 18-135 lens as well, as it doesnt have VR which is a useful tool for zoom lens. If u in a budget, consider the 55-200VR or if u have deeper pockets, go for the 18-200VR. That one is the best overall lens for the d40.