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Advice on lenses and camera body(s)
Hi everyone. I need some advice on what body/lenses I should be looking at. I mainly do landscape work, however, I also want something for weddings, portraits and such as the professional level. I have some money to spend and want to spend it wisely. For lenses, I am looking at the following (I am not adverse to… -
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I believe that you can think of the D700 as a "slimmed down" D3, and with the addition of the vertical grip it doesn't lack in shooting speed. Since you were happy with the D3, you would probably also be happy with the D700. Yes, the: Nikkor 70-200mm, f/2.8G AF-S VR ED-IF Nikkor 24-70mm, f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm,… -
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Ok... due to budgetary constraints, I've narrowed it down to 3 packages I can afford: Package #1 2 D300's 17-55 f2.8 DX Nikkor 11-17 f2.8 tokina 70-200f2.8 VR Nikkor 1.7x TC-17 II Nikon Teleconvertor Battery grip for D300 + approximately $1500 extra cash Package #2 D700 14-24 f2.8 Nikkor 24-70 f2.8 Nikkor 70-200 f.28 VR… -
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I would have to second Ziggy's comment about needing a second body if you ever become the prime shooter. You absolutely need a backup camera. And, consider this before you jump one way or another, the chance to be the primary could present itself much sooner than you now anticipate. Oh and about light - light is everything… -
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If you are a second shooter you might not need a second body, but if you branch out on your own you absolutely need a backup. If you are a second shooter, the D300 is fine. The only time you might need the D3 or D700 quality is for the formals. If you think you don't need flash for the D3 and D700, you are mistaken. Flash… -
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I think you ahve the rigth idea here.....is you can afford the D700 then that would be my chloice.....My only difference would be to opt for a 17-70 f2.8-4.5 over the 24-70 and then I would prob opt for a 10-20 for wider stuff.......I have used the Siggy 24-70 2.8 and while an excellent lens it just wasn't wide enuff for… -
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