The NIKON Thread (Talk About Nikon Stuff here)

[perplex]

Understanding Exposure Revised Edition
- Bryan Peterson

Just arrived today It looks mighty useful and I can't wait to read it.

[WhatMACHI]

Congrats Let us know what you think :P

[dj_mocok]

So Machi, have you decided what to get?

Steve: You sure you don't wanna bid on that bunch of lenses? Once you've got them, that's probably all lenses you ever need, and that's it, no more headache of buying or choosing lenses.

[WhatMACHI]

Ok turns out that my girlfriend after all her hunting was not able to find any D50 bodies in HK, only one store was able to order it in, and that was with the kit lens only.

Some more updated prices a bit cheaper than before i cant remember but along the lines of

Previously she had prices of :
18-70mm $2000 HKD = about $330 AUS
18-135mm $2500 HKD = about $420 AUS
50mm f/1.8 $830 HKD = about $138 AUS

I rang her tonight and she said she could get
50mm f/1.8D = $600hkd = $100 Aus!!! getting this one for sure
18-70mm = --same as before
18-135 $2300 HKD or so which brings it closer in price to the 18-70mm

So ill either be getting the 50mm + the 18-70 or 50mm +18-135, and a couple memory cards, and possibly a spare battery from HK.

So it remains that chances are i wont be getting a camera from HK, just a couple of lenses and the accessories. And because of that im thinking of ordering the D50 from B&H Photography over in NY who have the D50 body only for $570AUS or so. Argh then i need to pay shipping and insurance (i dont wana spend 500+ and find out it gets lost in the mail T_T).

Also would someone be able to help me out and get the full model details for those 3 lenses i was considering? I just dont wana get the wrong or outdated lens details to send to my girlfriend by accident :P (seeing as i wouldnt know which one is which beside the focal lengths).

[Dimitris]

I am checking pricing for a friend in Greece and $1300 for the D200 is an amazing deal! I might get one to use with my manual Nikons.

[dj_mocok]

Originally Posted by WhatMACHI

Also would someone be able to help me out and get the full model details for those 3 lenses i was considering? I just dont wana get the wrong or outdated lens details to send to my girlfriend by accident :P (seeing as i wouldnt know which one is which beside the focal lengths).

For 50mm 1.8, The AF-D ones are the recent ones. Some previous AF models were still made in Japan.
Remember look for AF-D, not AF only.
But I think I personally would rather have a new old AF made in Japan one, if it's still possible.

As for 18-70mm and 18-135mm, both are current generation DX lenses. They don't have "previous models" of DX lenses.

[WhatMACHI]

Ok just found out, that actually the lowest she could find for the 18-70 was infact $2400HKD, while the 18-135 is on sale for $2300HKD. So ill be getting a 18-135 and the 50mm.

Now im going to have to order my D50 from B&H i geuss T_T dam gona have to wait even longer now

From B&H the D50 + Shipping is about $500US = $640AUS
I might go into Digital city and see how low they'll go on the D50, if they go low enough ill try get it from them, so i can keep my warranty. What do you think a decent price would be for the D50 if i got it in Aus with the warranty??

[dj_mocok]

double post (sort of)

[dj_mocok]

If that's the case, I won't pay more than AUS$750 for Australian version one. Would rather take a risk and get the grey market one.

If you wanna make some quick money to recover your loss, ask your girlfriend to buy five 50mm 1.8D, and dump them on eBay Australia. I guarantee that you can make at least 50 bucks for each. 5X50 = $250. But then, it's a bit hassle to sell so many.

I haven't tried to 18-135mm, but I've read quite a lot of users who prefer the 18-70mm. And did you know that 18-135mm has a plastic mount unlike 18-70mm (metal)? It probably won't make any difference whatsoever (unless you change lenses like crazy over and over again), but it's good to know.

[WhatMACHI]

Lol, i already thought about buying several 50mm lol!! i dun think i have the capital for even 2-3 more :P

Also, whats the difference between the Aus version one?? or is it just a price reason??

I was thinking of getting the 18-70 originally, but the fact that the 18-135 is cheaper than the 70, as long as i treat the lenses good im hoping there wont be an issue Damit, is it just me or every decision i make has some sort of flaw/drawback all the time hahaha