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Nikon DSLR setup for Enthusiasts on a budget
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Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens with hood for Nikon-D DSLR CamerasTamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens with hood for Nikon-D DSLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $380.00
The first step up from your kit lens. Very sharp, even wide open. The f2.8 max aperture will open up possibilities. Like taking indoor photographs without flash. A very worthwhile investment.
Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 85mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $379.95 / Used from: $359.00
The perfect portrait lens for a DSLR. The f1.8 max aperture allows you to acheive shallow depth of focus, and separation between subject and background. The 85mm focal length gives you the ideal distance to take a tight potrait shot without coming too close or being too intrusive. Look for a better price ~$400.
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasSigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $449.00
Go real wide with an Ultra Wide Angle lens. Explore the limits of your creativity. Use the unique perspective of a UWA lens to add punch to your landscape shots.
Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon SB-400 AF Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $99.95 / Used from: $89.89
The tiny little flash, which allows you to tilt and bounce the light. The difference in quality between the in-camera flash, and this one, is night and day. Compact and light enough to carry around easily. Nikons flash lighting system is the best in the business. Don't buy a 3rd party flash.
Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor LensNikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $639.95 / Used from: $559.95
The do it all lens. Ideal as a holiday / travel / walkaround lens, when you don't want to carry a bag full of lenses. Or fumble around changing lenses, and miss the moment. Image Quality a real step up from the kit lens. The VR is great - you can hand hold at slow shutter speeds. Expensive, but worth saving up for. If you cannot afford the 18-200, consider the Nikon 18-135 lens instead.
Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning SystemNikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System
Buy new: $9.99
Compact and light, this is all you will ordinarily need to keep your lenses clean.