Nikon SLR Cameras

What are good beginner lenses for Nikon?

neeeeeil
neeeeeil

I'm getting a Nikon D7000 and I wanted other lenses so I don't have to keep using the 18-105 every time. Please list 5 lenses and please don't put an expensive lens on your list.thanks.

Added (1). Gee, thanks Fhotoace. Lol, I do know some things about photography. I know the D7000 is probably a semi pro camera but I want a camera that I'm gonna have for a long time. Plus I'm using my own money, It's not like my parents are gonna buy it for me so I don't think I'm spoiled. I'm usually gonna take portrait and sport photography, but mostly candid.

fhotoace
fhotoace

You are spoiled.

Not too long ago, new photographers had only on lens, usually a 50 mm

They spend many years learning how to use their cameras to produce brilliant photos every time the pressed the shutter release.

Since you did not mention what subjects you tend to shoot, it would be difficult to suggest a second lens.

Maybe the 12-24 mm wide angle zoom if you are into shooting landscapes or architecture. Maybe an AF-S 60 mm f/2.8 if you want to shoot macro. If you are interested in shooting action, the 70-300 mm may be a good one.

You are the only one who can know which lens is the next one for you.

Here is a link to what different many different lenses "see"

http://imaging.nikon.com/...simulator/

keerok
keerok

The 18-105mm is a general purpose super-zoom lens. If you have any reason to want another lens then you should know exactly what it is. If not then you must understand how to look at lenses.

Lenses are classified by focal length which is more or less angle of view. If you find yourself backing up to get more of the view, then get a lens that's shorter than 18mm. If you are finding yourself wanting to get closer to your subject then get a lens that's longer than 105mm.

There are other criteria too. If you want to make tiny objects seem large get a macro lens. If you are wanting to shoot in lower lighting conditions then get the lens with the lowest f/number you can afford. If you want to shoot large objects and avoid distortion of straight lines, get a tilt-shift lens. If you want to do the reverse and take a lot in small cramped spaces, get a fisheye lens.

A lot of professionals survive with just one or two lenses. With 35mm film, I survived with just a 50mm and a 35mm for shooting weddings, school class pictures and graduation portraits. With digital, the 18-55mm kit lens is more than adequate.

You should see now that there's no such thing as beginner's lenses the same way there's no such thing as a professional camera.

Chad
Chad

AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1.8 G
Amazing lens. My go to lens for the 7000.
Great for low-light, Manual and Manual/Auto Focus mode.
I shoot professional video with the 7000 and 35mm for clients PacSun, Fox, Hurley and Volcom.
Best part is the price point. 200 and under.
In the video below, most of the macro shots were with 7000 and the 35mm
Cheers