Camera Gear Update II «

Camera Gear Update II

So, I sold all my lenses But, im getting a new one hopefully by friday. A Tamron SP AF 17-50 f/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspehrical (AN16 II) from a reputable seller from HK, Longbeard (Benedict Bueno). Its all getting clear now! I have decided what 1st and basic lens to get. I was really torn between the Tamron SP AF 17-50 f/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspehrical (AN16 II) and the 18-50mm f2.8 EX DC Macro HSM. I’ve been reading around some forums like Phipo and DPP (the 2 most visited photography forums in the country) for reviews on both lenses. Of course for the full detail and field test of these lense go visit Photozone. So far the Tamron SP AF 17-50 f/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspehrical (AN16 II) kicks ass. The only downside based from reviews is the comparison of its older model for its AF. Its quite slow compared to its older model. Comming from Nikkor lenses i really do expect a slower AF in this lens.

Well Anyways, here is the upgrade track i would follow.

Tamron SP AF 17-50 f/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspehrical (AN16 II) - As mentioned above, will get this on Friday (Yahoo!)

Lowepro Fastpack 250 - Since i always bring my notebook with me in shoots which require fast results and post processing this is a very handy bag. I also have my Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home if i only need my complete camera gear. (Im a Crumpler addict, shame on you crumpler you never had a laptop/DSLR combo bag as nice as this!)

Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR or Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED DX VR - Still thinking if i should go cheap on my future telephoto lens. To be exact the Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED DX VR is only half the price of the Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR. Since this aint wide aperture lenses i still need to do more research on these lenses and i don’t have cash till i buy the bag hehehe

Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR

Nikkor AF-S 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED DX VR

Nikon D80 - After all the basic lenses (A fast standard zoom and a telephoto lens) i need a second body! (Actually, my main body, my old trusty D40 would be my 2nd body). But over time and when i reach the budget for this i think it would be a newer model and if the Nikon D300 would drop its price benga na yan!