d70s+kit lenses, or d50+better lenses?

[jcw122]

OK, I'm taking a rather big leap into digital photography, and photography itself and going w/ a great dSLR, either the d70s, or the d50. I have been wanting to get started into photography for a year now, and have been slacking off SO bad. Anyway, here's my question:

Which would you think is best for a learner/amateur like me?

-a d70s w/ cheap kit lenses?
OR
-a d50 w/ better lenses?

the d50 is cheaper than the d70s so I'd be buying better lenses (cause I'd have more $$$).


On another note, would anyone recommend just going w/ the d50 w/ cheap lenses, until I get more into photography? Thx.

[jcw122]

hey NVM all, just figured out, that for some REALLY odd reason, both bodies have the same MSRP, lol, :eek:

[timmciglobal]

D70s lens is a lot better.

I'd skip both and get a XT and a 28-135 lens myself but that's just me :p

Tim

[Kalfireth]

The thing about the XT is that it does feel awkward in some peoples hands. That's what made the decision for me. The tech itself is solid but I didn't feel comfortable with the camera.

So I found myself picking between the D50 and D70s (which are practically the same body, and both feel good to hold). I think I'm going to go with the D70s on the basis that I won't be upgrading for quite some time. So the extra money should be worth it. It seems a sensible and decent solution for me.

[D70FAN]

The thing about the XT is that it does feel awkward in some peoples hands. That's what made the decision for me. The tech itself is solid but I didn't feel comfortable with the camera.

So I found myself picking between the D50 and D70s (which are practically the same body, and both feel good to hold). I think I'm going to go with the D70s on the basis that I won't be upgrading for quite some time. So the extra money should be worth it. It seems a sensible and decent solution for me.

Good choice for many reasons that will become apparent as you learn. A safe recommendation is that you start out with the 18-70 DX lens. Like the rest of us you will decide what other lenses work for you. The 50mm f1.8 is also highly recommended for low light shooting (~$100). It requires foot-zoom, but you will be amazed at the sharpness and bokeh. Sometimes I put the Sigma 18-125 in the bag and shoot the 50 all day.

Have fun.

[jamison55]

When the choice is between a better body and better glass, I'd choose better glass every time. Better glass will give you better pictures on the cheapest body you can find than bad glass on the most expensive...

Isn't the original D70 selling for less than the D50...?

[D70FAN]

When the choice is between a better body and better glass, I'd choose better glass every time. Better glass will give you better pictures on the cheapest body you can find than bad glass on the most expensive...

Isn't the original D70 selling for less than the D50...?

That statement has validitiy, but if you can buy a better camera, for about the same price, then, what the hey.

Pricing is not less than, but equal to the D50. Last I read the D70 and the D50 were $749 for the body, and Nikon was offering a $100 rebate on the D70+18-70 DX "kit" putting the final cost at <$999.

Not sure if this is still the case as I see very few places that still have the D70 in stock.

As a side note My D70 just rolled over (and started a new folder) marking 10,000 frames. :D The problem is that about 8,000 are keepers. :eek: Thank goodness for low cost recordable DVD's, and cheap hard drives.
I still look forward to using it every day that I can.

[jcw122]

I'm thinking about getting hte D70s, plus some Sigma 18-125's for 238 bucks.


Here's the lenses: http://www.digitalfotoclub.com/sc/from-pricegrabber.asp?id=964593959&rf=pg&dfdate=08_16_2005#includes

What u guys think?