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Thread: Buying a D70 |
    
New member Username: Smellmemory
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 12:47 am: |
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I'm new at photography and DSLRs, but im looking to take it in college next fall and i need to buy a digital camera. my choice was a D70.
I found these two deals online:
Nikon - D70 Digital SLR Camera w/ 18-70mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Nikkor Lens - Free Printer Offer + Rebate Final Cost
$999.99
Package Includes:
- D70 Digital SLR Camera Body
- Nikon 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S Lens
- Strap
- Body cap
- Eyepiece cap
- LCD monitor cover
- Video cable
- USB cable
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3
- Quick Charger MH-18
- PictureProject CD-ROM
- CR2 Battery Holder MS-D70
- Lens cap: front (LC-67)
- Lens cap: rear (LF-1)
- Soft case (CL-0915)
- Hood: bayonet-type (HB-32)
Second Option:
Nikon - D70 Digital SLR Camera w/Sigma Two-Lens Kit
$979.95
Package Contents:
- D70 Digital SLR Camera Body
- Sigma 28-80mm Autofocus Lens
- Sigma 70-300mm Autofocus Lens
- Sigma Gadget Bag
- Camera-Strap
- Body cap
- Eyepiece cap
- LCD monitor cover
- Video cable
- USB cable
- Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3
- Quick Charger MH-18
- PictureProject CD-ROM
- CR2 Battery Holder MS-D70
I'm thinking the second one would be a better deal since it comes with two lenses? duh. i could care less about the free printer. i guess my question is which lens is better? The Nikon 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S Lens or the Sigma 28-80mm Autofocus Lens. Again, i'm real new at this so sorry for my lack of knowledge i need as much help as i can get. thanks! |
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Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 3036
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 07:28 am: |
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The 18-70 kit lens is a much better lens. It focuses faster than the Sigma and has better glass than the 28-80.
Check out ritz or wolf cameras, they are having a sale on the d70 kits. And yes, the printer deal is just bait. I'm wondering where you are getting this deal? |
Silver Member Username: Claudermilk
Post Number: 117
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 10:33 am: |
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I expect Berny I correct, Nikkor glass is a big reason why I was looking so hard at the Nikon DSLRs. Check out photozone.de for their ratings database and do some searches at fredmiranda.com--they have a constant barrage of "what lens to buy" messages and a knowledgeable user base that isn't shy about their opinions of lenses. Sigma has a spotty quality reputation.
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New member Username: Smellmemory
Post Number: 2
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 01:56 pm: |
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thank you guys for the help. i actually got both those deals from ritz. i will check out those sites. thanks again. |
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