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[gamul1]

So - I am thinking of settling on a Nikon D40, which seems like it will give me more of what I want for the type of shots I like. I found some deals on ebay that seem pretty good, from a dealer who seems reputable (lots of happy people).

This dealer has several variants of packages that come with a D40. From the body alone, to two, three or four lens'. The third and fourth lens are a wide angle and telephoto - which seem to be something I would also want.

The question I have is in the main lens. There isn't much detail about them aso I do not know what is better (sorry for ignorance).

One ad has these two:
Nikon 18-55 lens
Nikon 55-200 lens

Another version has these two:
Sigma 18-50 HSM
Sigma 55-200 HSM lens

A third option has these:
Nikon 18-55 lens
Nikon 55-200 VR Lens

The first option appears to be standard lens. The third option appears to have one as a vibration resistent lens.

The second option - what is an "HSM" lens?

Is vibration resistance in the 55-200 worth getting? Its about a $50 increase. What about the HSM? What is that? Thats yet again another $50 above the LR lens.

Thanks!
Glenn

[TheWengler]

HSM lets you know that the lens has a focus motor and it will auto focus on the D40. There's a couple Sigma 18-50 lenses, so you should figure out which that is. It's probably the variable aperture one. The VR on the telephoto lens in the last kit is worth getting.

[JTL]

So - I am thinking of settling on a Nikon D40, which seems like it will give me more of what I want for the type of shots I like. I found some deals on ebay that seem pretty good, from a dealer who seems reputable (lots of happy people).

This dealer has several variants of packages that come with a D40. From the body alone, to two, three or four lens'. The third and fourth lens are a wide angle and telephoto - which seem to be something I would also want.

The question I have is in the main lens. There isn't much detail about them aso I do not know what is better (sorry for ignorance).

One ad has these two:
Nikon 18-55 lens
Nikon 55-200 lens

Another version has these two:
Sigma 18-50 HSM
Sigma 55-200 HSM lens

A third option has these:
Nikon 18-55 lens
Nikon 55-200 VR Lens

The first option appears to be standard lens. The third option appears to have one as a vibration resistent lens.

The second option - what is an "HSM" lens?

Is vibration resistance in the 55-200 worth getting? Its about a $50 increase. What about the HSM? What is that? Thats yet again another $50 above the LR lens.

Thanks!
GlennYes...VR on the 55-200 is worth the extra money...IMO the third kit is the one you should get.

HSM = Hyper-Sonic Motor. The lens motor is driven by hypersonic sound waves. Provides for slient, high-speed focusing. Same basic technology as Nikon AF-S (and Canon USM).

Hey Lukas...stop typing faster than me! :D

[gamul1]

Thanks Guys! Thats very helpful! I'll go with the VR lens then as that sounds like you both thought that was the right way to go.

Now I am excited to get the camera and get clicking!

[Rooz]

if you can get your dealer to swing you the 18-55VR version nstread of the standard 18-55, then even better. it not only has VR but is also a bit better optically.

[TheWengler]

Hey Lukas...stop typing faster than me! :D

I'm not typing faster. I'm typing less. Motormouth! :p

[JTL]

I'm not typing faster. I'm typing less. Motormouth! :pHey, I'm just adding a little color! :p:D:p