[samlawson]

hai.. seniors i need your attentions, kindly shade some of your experience regarding this query..

i am starting up and decided to buy a NIKON D90..

please suggest which general purpose lens will serve my purpose..

with the wise advise of our legend Graham i shortlisted these, lens my purpose of photography is click whatever comes my way weather wildlife, landscape, marriages
all the money earned this process will serve 2 NGO's which take care of orphans, and old people in rajasthan INDIA.

these are as follows:-
1)Nikon AF-S 18-200mm DX VR 3.5-5.6G IF-ED

2)Nikon AF-S 55-200mm DX f/4-5.6 G

3)Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Zoom-Nikkor

4)Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspheric [IF] Macro stepheno.


KINDLY MARK THEM ON THE SCALE OF 10... ACCORDING TO MY NEEDS.. ANY NEW SUGGESTION INVITED..

1)http://www.pixalo.com/community/priv...wpm&pmid=50522
2)http://www.pixalo.com/community/priv...wpm&pmid=50486
3)http://www.pixalo.com/community/priv...wpm&pmid=50463

Dear all i have just started earning i know choice is more difficult then my commitment but i only can afford one lens out of these.. and wont be able to look for new buy in a near futre............. plz helppppp.. which one lense will serve my all needs.. i know i have to do compromises as i can only buy one of them..

[VinnyP]

If you were only going for one lens then I'd go for 1 or 4. 4 gives you more reach but I haven't used it. I did own one and it was a very flexible lens but out of those 2 I'd go for the Sigma. With any lens that covers that kind of range you have to compromise a little on performance and image quality. The 70-300 and 55-200 would not be great as an only lens. But for the same money as the 18-200 you can get a Tamron 17-50 and teh Nikon 55-200 or 70-300 if you think you could handle changing lenses these would give you a lot more possibilities.

[Dave]

I've owned 1) & 3) & shared some thoughts here :-

http://www.pixalo.com/reviews/showpr...oduct/53/cat/9
Pixalo Photographic Equipment Reviews - AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Zoom-Nikkor -

If I wanted to use just 1 lens when out, then I would choose the Nikon 18-200. Otherwise the 70-300.

I'll leave others to comment on the other lenses

[silkstone]

I've given links to my thoughts on the Tamron 18-270 here...

nikon D90 or some other DSLR

I can't comment on the other lenses as I don't have them.

[Charlotte]

Definitely the Nikon 18-200, no question

(I own 1, 2 + 3)

[Des Gardner]

If its only one lens then it has to be the 18-200 VR Nikkor, if you have a kit lens with your D90 then it has to be the 70-300 VR Nikkor dont even think about buying substitute lenses go for the best..... If you cant afford it then dont buy!....

[silkstone]

If you look at comparative reviews - and there are a few if you Google - the consensus seems to be that the Nikon 18-200 isn't actually better than the Tamron. Both have their strengths and weaknesses and each is best at a different focal length. Same goes for the Canon 18-200.

[Dabhand16]

My choice for just one lens would be between #1 and #4.

Maybe you should go with the cheaper of the two?

[Dutchie]

I can strongly recommend nr 1 as it is a very good allround not to heavy lens.

From what i've read, nr4 is heavier. But I wouldn't be able to review that lens, as I haven't had one in my hands.

[samlawson]

i am just buying the body sir without kit lense.. and for next year wont be able to buy other lense....

[samlawson]

Originally Posted by Dave

I've owned 1) & 3) & shared some thoughts here :-

Pixalo Photographic Equipment Reviews - AF-S 18-200mm DX VR 3.5-5.6G IF-ED -
Pixalo Photographic Equipment Reviews - AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Zoom-Nikkor -

If I wanted to use just 1 lens when out, then I would choose the Nikon 18-200. Otherwise the 70-300.

I'll leave others to comment on the other lenses

then i should get 18-200 from nikon as only lense?????????????

[samlawson]

[samlawson]

Thanks all after all precious suggestion i think i will be buying nikon 18-200 rather tamron.. thank you all please keep adding because you are 100 times more experienced then me in any ways as i am starting up so i will be bugging you all with my stupid questions regarding photography and related things please dont mind and scold and correct me as a junior....

[Dabhand16]

I'm sure you will be pleased with that choice

[brian wright22]

I think you have made a wise choice for your lens and welcome to Pixalo.

[Des Gardner]

Clunk click and take that pic! A wise choice you will be partners for life! Enjoy.