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Equipment recommendation questions should be specific about budget and goals, yet general enough to be useful to as many readers as possible. Equipment recommendation answers should be worded to be as useful as possible to the broadest range of readers, and when possible account for future price drops (for bargain hunters looking for a cheap "older" camera) to improve the longevity of such topics.

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What is a good lower-cost alternative for the Nikon 85mm f/1.4 lens?

Just to throw another lens in - I have the Carl Zeiss 85mm 1.4 - it's still pretty pricey and is manual focus only, but it is a bit cheaper than the Nikon 85mm ƒ/1.4D. When I bought it, I did try out …
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Should I get a kit or separate lens for my D7000?

I have just upgraded from the D90 and the lenses that I used the most were: 1) 50mm 1.4 - fabulous lens but as others have said limited if its your only lens 2) 35mm 1.8 - cheap as chips, quick and n …
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Choosing first lens for Nikon D-90 body

I have both the 50mm 1.4 and the 35mm 1.8 - I have just upgraded my D90 to a D700 and both of these lenses have always travelled with me Here is an a few examples of the 35mm on my D90 and a fe …
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What should I upgrade my Nikon D40 to?

The D40 is still classed as one of the best Nikons for a long time - if you don't have a particular problem with your existing one stick with it and buy some nice fast lenses instead. If you are havi …
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What is a great portrait lens for Nikon (under $1000)?

Just to add a different view - I am currently shooting portraits on a D90 and like you was looking at the 24-70mm 2.8 and was shocked by the price. Instead I found 2nd hand a 35mm-70mm 2.8 for about …
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Portrait photography of children (Christmas)

I have been taking images of children recently and found that those closer to 2 have not wanted to pose in anyway shape or form! My most successful have included setting up a studio area and defining …
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How can I take a macro shot without a macro lens?

I started off with the Macro filters - I loved using them so much that I ended up buying a Macro lens.. My filters were about $10 for 4 different levels +1, +2, +4 and +10
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Which Nikon lenses for family photography?

I have the 35mm 1.8 and its a great little lens - I have used it for portraits until quite recently when I bought a 2nd hand 35mm-70mm 2.8, this now lives on my camera for portrait work. The 55mm-200 …
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