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Old 04-06-2003, 09:53 AM   #19
Sharon Knettell Sharon Knettell is offline
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Beth,

If you are thinking about upgrading to the Nikon, I would suggest you forgo the zoom and purchase the two lenses I mentioned previously. Zooms are slower in speed than a fixed focal length, and unless you go for a real high end lens, not as sharp. The zooms have a tendency to warp or balloon on the edges.

The two lenses I mentioned would work for you. The 55mm Nikor Micro is fabulous for copy work, is incredibly sharp and fast. The 85 mm is great for close ups, and in a limited space that you have, better than a 100. You have to get farther back from your subject with a longer lens.

I find simple is best. Two lenses, one camera, one lens flare hood, one simple spot meter, one 36" reflector, one simple daylight filter, one IB filter ( reduces the green reflections in outdoor shots), one polarizer lens (reduces glare on canvasses), one grey card and a pack of Kodak grey cards that fold to check your lighting and metering.

Thats all folks!
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