SLR Lenses - Among the Best in the World

Either I will be trying to sell someone something, or there is an element of fact to this claim, and by the end of reading the article, I think that you are going to be seeing things my way! I would not attempt to sway anyone to believe anything without giving the very same solid facts that influenced me after I started out researching lenses. Ready?

In order for something to be the best quality, it first has to do the obvious - give you something that hardly any other brand names even have the ability to provide. This really is what the SLR lenses have done with their new ViewFinder software. Maybe you have already discovered this software, and, for those who have, you're most probably thinking to yourself, "what can software have to do with that type of lens?" Well, without the SLR lenses that have been installed, the ViewFinder software would not be able to operate at its fullest capacity.

One more impressive thing that SLR lenses tend to offer users is the potential to capture as much as 100% field view. This is an extremely impressive wide range capturing capability that really brings home the greatest level of clarity and quality that a photo can give. Once again, this sort of lens is directly responsible for this particular capability, as it wouldn't even be possible to shoot such images without the assistance of zooming both out and in, spanning its range for either a small or wide shot. Not one other camera known to me has been equipped to complete this task without having these types of lenses.

Okay, Okay, Okay... I know what truly matters: cost! With the world wide financial problems continuing to ravage the entire worldwide market, almost everything comes right back down to your money, and the lack thereof. The actual lenses I am discussing are in truth one of the more inexpensive digital camera accessories now in the marketplace! All that you need to do is find a outlet that will deliver these for the selling price that will suit your finances, and, as you will be well aware, these types of retailers can only be found on the internet! Not only would you be able to obtain more details on why SLR lenses are possibly the best on the market, you will also be capable of getting your very own pair of lenses for a fraction of the cost that it would if you buy it from virtually any street side store.

So, what are you thinking? The lenses I have been raving about undoubtedly deserve all the recognition the camera marketplace has been giving it recently, though they aren't without fault. Simply no electronic device is without fault, yet, with regards to this type of lens... the faults are few and far between!

Top 3 Recommended Lenses For Your New Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera

A new Nikon D80 body sitting beside a recently-opened box on your table is one of the most amazing sights to behold. You'd have to get one for yourself to understand the sensation.

A digital SLR camera on its own, however, is pretty much next to useless - you'd need to buy a lens (or two, three or more) in order to start taking photographs with it. The only problem is, there must be something like 1,013 lenses out there to choose from, at least, it starts feeling like it after you spend hours, if not days, thumbing through catalogs and spec sheets, browsing forums, reading debates and arguments over which lenses to buy (or not to buy) and getting advice from one friend too many, other enthusiasts and professionals in the field.

All you'd really like to know now is, what are the best lenses for your Nikon D80?

I have some good news for you - if you're simply coming into SLR photography for personal pleasure, as a pastime or simply to get better pictures for sharing with your family and friends, I can quickly list down 3 lenses you can get right now without having to bust your bank account. From the selections below, simply select lens #1 only, #2 only, #3 only, #1 & #2 or #1 & #3 depending on your budget.

Nikon Lens #1 - The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF lens. For $100 or less, there is no other lens out there that can give you sharper images for the money. You can buy $400 lenses which give marginally sharper pictures, but the 50mm f/1.8 lens has the highest sharpness / dollar-spent ratio in the industry. Its maximum 1.8 aperture also allows you to take great-looking portraits with a blurred background, the kind you see in some professional shots. It's small, it's light, it's great for taking photos in dimly-lit locations where flash is not allowed.

Nikon Lens #2 - The Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom lens. That was a mouthful, wasn't it? Yes, this is a zoom lens, unlike the 50mm f/1.8 mentioned above. Meaning you can take big-group shots in tight locations and include everybody into the picture, and it also allows you to go to 70mm for relatively tight portrait shots. Hunt around for $320-ish prices, and not a penny more, at your camera stores. Before the availability of Lens #3 that I'm about to mention, this glass was a firm favourite among many casual photographers who shoot travel and vacation images.

Nikon Lens #3 - The Nikkor 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR.This lens is so hot. How so? Well, it's hot enough to be out-of-stock at virtually all stores, but you can find one if you're a walk-in customer, and Nikon is bending backwards to ramp up production to meet demand. Why is it hot? Well, because it's the only lens on the market offering such a huge zoom range, with fast autofocus action and even a VR mechanism that helps you get steady shots without the use of flash. You'll appreciate how useful the VR is if you're in a museum that doesn't allow you to use flash and tripods - the new version of the VR technology Nikon made available on this lens allows you to eliminate handshake at ever slower shutter speeds which beats out the VR capability in more expensive, but older lenses. $750 is all you need to own this lens which you can take 90% of your shots with.

So, there you have it, the lowdown on which lens to get for your D80. Are there better lenses to be had? Of course, but you'll be paying through the nose for those, and the high prices can only be justified if you have special requirements in your photography pursuit, or if you're an enthusiast who cannot tolerate not having the absolute best lenses on hand. Be careful though, lusting over pricier and bigger lenses without knowing how to value or profit from them is only going to mean more money down the drain.

Good luck in your decision, and enjoy an amazing photographic experience with your new D80 and lenses!

How camera lenses are made

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