Nikon dSLR camera lenses for D60 & D5000?

Posted by admin in February 27th 2010    under: Nikon D60 Lenses    
  
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I’m getting either a Nikon D60 or D5000 camera for xmas. I’m not sure yet but I’d like to have family get me some lenses.
Do they both use the same lenses?
If so which would you recommend for a beginner that plans on taking portrait pictures, family functions, inside & outside and every day things. I don’t need crazy zoom or macro but would like the basics.
I’d like to get into photography so I want a dSLR not a point & shoot.

Yes, they use the same type of lenses (AF or AF-S).

If you’re looking for something versatile, I would suggest the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
But if you’re just getting into photography and want something cheap that will still get the job done, I would recommend getting the kit lens (the camera + 18-55mm lens).

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Elena S Said,
February 27th, 2010 @11:01 pm  

I would recommend a Cannon PowerShot SX20 IS.
It has 12 MP, 20X Zoom,Face Detection, HD Movie with Stereo recording, Hot Shoe Adapter, Image Stabilization and so much more! It is a Point and Shoot, but you can add lenses. Here is the link http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=19208
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T. Le Said,
February 27th, 2010 @11:50 pm  

Yes, they use the same type of lenses (AF or AF-S).

If you’re looking for something versatile, I would suggest the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
But if you’re just getting into photography and want something cheap that will still get the job done, I would recommend getting the kit lens (the camera + 18-55mm lens).
References :

EBA Said,
February 28th, 2010 @12:04 am  

if you like your auto-focus, you’ll be restricted to Nikon’s AF-S line of lenses since neither of those cameras have built-in AF motors to focus your lenses, so you’ll need to buy a lens with built-in motor, which in Nikon-speak means AF-S only…
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retiredPhil Said,
February 28th, 2010 @12:14 am  

Yes, they both use the same lenses.

The D5000 can be bought with kit lenses. It’s cheaper to buy them together. It can be bought with an 18-55mm and/or 55-200mm. These are good basic lenses. My D90 came with an 18-105mm lens that has served me well, but if I had it to do over again, I’d get the aforementioned pair.
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