Nikon D50 kit lens broke...what to buy now?

[the bubbas]

Hi! My kit lens to my D50 broke(don't ask):headache: . I want a good multi purpose zoom lens that isn't going to break my budget. I have the 50mm f/1.8 for portraits and I love it! I didn't particularly like the kit lens anyway so I'm anxious to find a great new lens. I will mainly be photographing my 3 children. We leave for Disney in a week and a half.:cool1:
Please give me your suggestions! Thanks so much!

[MICKEY88]

Hi! My kit lens to my D50 broke(don't ask):headache: . I want a good multi purpose zoom lens that isn't going to break my budget. I have the 50mm f/1.8 for portraits and I love it! I didn't particularly like the kit lens anyway so I'm anxious to find a great new lens. I will mainly be photographing my 3 children. We leave for Disney in a week and a half.:cool1:
Please give me your suggestions! Thanks so much!


what is your budget ??

[YEKCIM]

The 18-135mm Nikkor would be an excellent choice and give you a lot more range than the original kit lens, assuming you had the 18-55mm. It can be had for $268, shipped, from buydig (http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=122&utm_id=17&ref=pricegrabber&utm_source=PriceGrabber&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NK18135G&sku=NK18135G).

~Y

[the bubbas]

Thanks, sorry I forgot to put in my budget. Hopefully less than $300. Thanks again!

[fitzperry]

If you're willing to give up a little range on the wide end (and exceed your budget slightly), this might be a good option: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/284402-REG/Tamron_AF09N700_28_75mm_f_2_8_XR_Di.html. I bought one a few weeks ago and so far I'm pretty pleased with it. It seems sharper than my kit lens (the 18-70) and f/2.8 throughout the focal range is a big plus, IMO. Of course now I'm looking for a wide angle zoom to compensate for the focal length I've lost.

[handicap18]

The 18-135mm Nikkor would be an excellent choice and give you a lot more range than the original kit lens, assuming you had the 18-55mm. It can be had for $268, shipped, from buydig (http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=122&utm_id=17&ref=pricegrabber&utm_source=PriceGrabber&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NK18135G&sku=NK18135G).

~Y

I second this lens. I have one for my D50 and LOVE it. It is very sharp and I love the focal range. Very highly recomended!

[the bubbas]

I second this lens. I have one for my D50 and LOVE it. It is very sharp and I love the focal range. Very highly recomended!


Thanks guys, I'm off to check it out!