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justiceischeap

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1. You can't go wrong with Nikon glass, no matter what anyone says

Reply to dballance (Original post)

Tue May 21, 2013, 12:42 PM

May 2013

I've used Sigma's and Tamron's with my Nikons and have been pleased with the results but I'm not a pro photog.

As far as the 35mm lens goes, it depends on what you're looking for? Since the D40 has an aps-c sensor, that means 35mm is roughly the equivalent of 50mm lens and a 50 would be 75mm. It's always easier to walk forward to get close-ups than it is to walk backward, IMO. So, I'd take that into consideration. I have the 50mm 1.8 for my Nikon and, thought I don't use it as often as a I should, I love it.

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I Think I Made A Breakthrough. Also, Anyone Have Recommendations for Nikon-Compatible Lenses? [View all] dballance May 2013 OP

You can't go wrong with Nikon glass, no matter what anyone says justiceischeap May 2013 #1

I haven't had a huge issue Stevenmarc May 2013 #2

Renting is a great idea. Thanks. dballance May 2013 #3

Sigma and Tamron are good options, ManiacJoe May 2013 #4

What you want to look for with Nikon lenses is AF-S Major Nikon May 2013 #5

I have a Tamron 18-270mm in addition to bags of Nikon glass.. sir pball May 2013 #6