What is the difference of the lens offered? For a starter, which size is better?
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The lens that they offer is usually is a 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G which is a good starter lens that is a good quality lens to start with. But if you are looking for a lens that will give you more versitly look at the 18-105 mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED, I use this lens most of the time and it provides a great all around lens that gives you more telephoto range then the 18-55 along with wide angle capabilities. Hope this helps your in your decision makeing.
89110
The 18-55mm lens is basic and comes with almost all bodies. It works great.
382374
I have both lenses and they are both pretty good. I probably like the 50mm a bit more than the 35mm. The real question for you to answer is what will I be my primary use for the lens ? Remember, we're shooting with a crop-sensor camera, so the lenses convert from a 35mm to a 52mm, and the 50mm converts to a 75mm lens. My recommendation for General Purpose Shooting would be to go with the 50mm ! A great bang for the buck and terrific bokeh !
735071
I'd have to say it comes down to what your purposes/needs are. As others have noted, the 50mm is more cheaply-built, but less expensive and will give you shallower depth of field if that's what you need. That said, if you can deal with a stop less of lens speed, the 40mm is better-built, half the size, focuses more closely, operates more quietly, is at least as sharp, and is overall more versatile.
883998
Main difference is sensor. Both are exactly the same size and will probably fit in jacket pocket with lens such as 27/2.8. You should also look at Fuji x100s which has a shallow profile due to build in lens
582401
I used to have those 2 lenses and moving to a single 18-200mm gave me a whole new experience in photography. No more spending times switching lenses on-the-go, which saves me from missing shots and protects the camera a little further (in case you would need to switch lenses outside, like in a beach or something -- my case).
257073
You get a 18-55mm lens. It's a decent lens to start. You get a strap, battery, and charger as well.
41290
I have both lenses and prefer the 12MM. It is faster, and produces a sharper image. I especially like the depth of field markers that appear when the focus ring is snapped back into manual mode. I use both, and favor the 17MM when I want to carry the camera in my pocket, but tend to keep the 12MM on the camera most of the time.
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It's like apples and oranges. One is a short zoom. The other is prime. So it does depend what you want it to do for you.If you need the faster lens I would go with the 35mm f1.8. If you don't need the faster lens and you like the advantage of not having to move around to compose your shot go with the zoom. I will say I find that Sigma 18-50 a bit bulky and it is basically a kit lens at least and Nikon's newer 18-55 is lighter and better it also does close focus really well. The Nikon f1.8 35 mm is a great lens for general shooting and keeps your camera footprint small and easy to carry. Don't know if this helps or not. Hope you make the best choice for you. It's like apples and oranges. One is a short zoom. The other is prime. So it does depend what you want it to do for you.If you need the faster lens I would go with the 35mm f1.8. If you don't need the faster lens and you like the advantage of not having to move around to compose your shot go with the zoom. I will say I find that Sigma 18-50 a bit bulky and it is basically a kit lens at least and Nikon's newer 18-55 is lighter and better it also does close focus really well. The Nikon f1.8 35 mm is a great lens for general shooting and keeps your camera footprint small and easy to... » Read More It's like apples and oranges. One is a short zoom. The other is prime. So it does depend what you want it to do for you.If you need the faster lens I would go with the 35mm f1.8. If you don't need the faster lens and you like the advantage of not having to move around to compose your shot go with the zoom. I will say I find that Sigma 18-50 a bit bulky and it is basically a kit lens at least and Nikon's newer 18-55 is lighter and better it also does close focus really well. The Nikon f1.8 35 mm is a great lens for general shooting and keeps your camera footprint small and easy to carry. Don't know if this helps or not. Hope you make the best choice for you. « Show Less
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I have both lenses and while at first glance you may not notice the difference too much, if you spend some time comparing side by side and zooming in you'll notice the 50mm gives all round better results in crispness, colour and clarity.The 18-55mm is a decent lens for a kit lens and I still make use of it but I do side more with the 50mm when the situation calls for it, like street photography.
855772
You can either do the 50mm or 35mm. Price is very different but either two will do the job great! I have both and use the 35 more because I feel like it is slightly sharper and it is better if you are in a smaller space.
1025542
I think so, I've had many point-and-shoot camera (mostly Nikon) and this behaves the same as other Nikons. The two lens provide an intro to beginners what different lenses can do. I've spoken with many camera enthusiasts and the second lens is considered inferior to them. In contrary to the other answers, I feel the beginner mode can shoot much better than similar point-and-shoot cameras.
784054
I personally would go with the 18-105mm. It is more "flexible." Hope this helps.
369534
Actually I have the same question... However, based on the reviews I have seen so far, I think I will go for the 18-135mm. Everybody recomends the good range that it provides, and buying it individually it becomes an expensive lens. On the other hand the 18-55mm will force the need for having an extra zoom.
1114915
This lens is newer, lighter, and smaller than the other one but has a 1/3 stop difference at maximum aperture. (f/3.5-6.3 vs. f/3.5-5.6) The more expensive one also comes with a lens hood and case, and has a focus distance indicator. This one doesn't come with any of them but you can always buy a lens hood and case separately. There are other technical differences but these are the differences most people are concerned with.
528383
I have the 70-300 mm and attest that it has good optics and the build quality is excellent. Comparing e two lenses the first observation is they are equal in speed. The 70-300 mm lens will give you further reach than he EF-S lens especially when considering the multiplication factor that comes with EF lenses with a less than full frame sensor camera body. The 70-300 will work out to yield focal lengths of 120- 480 mm and correspondingly it will be of limited use close up where you would prefer a more standard length lens to shoot with but it can be a lense of choice at sporting events or photographing wildlife. Another consideration is your plans for the future. If you are thinking you may some day purchase a full frame sensor camera body then the only option would be the 70-300mm lens. Finally something to consider would be to Google reviews of each lens. There are some very detailed and exacting reviews available for camera bodies and lenses on-line. Hope these initial observations will be of assistance.
316100
Sharp lens, at 120mm its longer than the 1.8 45mm, which works out to 90mm. It is a bit slower, but just as sharp. Yes and no, it gets you close from the edges of a room, head shots are fine, its a cheaper alternative to the oly 75mm.The 25mm 1.8 might be more useful, I have the sigma 60. Do it all would be the pro zoom, but its pricy. The sigma would be great on the old, at the price it'd hard to beat. If you do not have many primes, its a good start.
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I personally think that he'd benefit more from purchasing the nifty fifty (50mm f1.8) to cover that range, and then also buy the 100mm f2.8. Honestly there is not a huge difference in terms of image quality between the 50mm f1.8 and the f1.4. The f1.8 does have trouble focusing in dark conditions, but for the price (and for a beginner) it is a great option and it leaves your budget open to get another lens.