I'm upgrading to a Nikon D80 now and want to purchase 3 lenses to start with: macro, telephoto, and an all-purpose for general shooting.
I've decided with the input of friends to go with the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED IF AF-S VR for macro, and I'm splurging and getting the 70-200 f/2.8 VR for a telephoto lens
The telephoto is mainly for dance photography (dark theatres and fast moving people), and the macro for insects/food/flowers/etc.. I'd like a general lens now that will work for leaving on my camera as I walk around the city so I can snap photos without having to change lenses, or something that will work in most conditions.
I'm also into portrait photography, but that may be a fourth stage lens that comes after I've experimented with the initial three (and when I can afford one!).
Advice and suggestions are welcome, thanks in advance! :) The 18-200 is very popular.
Another popular choice is one of the lenses in the 17-85mm range. Rationale being, you already have 70-200 covered, why pay for that range all over again in the 18-200?
If you don't need anything as wide as 17mm, then there are 2 quite good 24-85mm choices. If you do need a lens that goes wider than 24mm, then there is a highly regarded 17-55 mm lens that is a favorite among photojournalists. It is excellent and not cheap. This summer I purchased a Nikon 18-200mm VR for my two week adventure in China. It was the only optic I brought.
Trust me, it's the perfect walkaround lens and will give you excellent results.
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