Need help with Digital SLR camera lenses.?
Ok found a great deal on Nikon D60 10.2 Mega pixel digital SLR camera. i plan on buying it but i also want to order an extra lens or two. I dont know much about pro photography but im learning. i read up on the different mm’s and what they are used for. the Nikon comes with an 18-55mm lens but i want a telephoto to go with it. i found a good deal on a 20-210mm lens on amazon but my question is = how do i know what lenses will fit on my camera??? are all lens the same fitting? is there a specific size fitting? i saw something about a aperture range but that does not sound like a physical “thing” more of something to do with light.
is there anything else i should know about cameras before buying/ in general?
ALSO: whats a good multi purpose size/ dimension (mm) lens
All camera manufacturers use a proprietary lens mount. A Nikon mount lens will only fit a Nikon camera; a Canon mount lens will only fit a Canon camera; A Sony mount lens will only fit a Sony camera. Any listing for a lens should specify the camera mount the lens fits. If it doesn’t, or says something like “universal fit”, DO NOT buy it.
IMO you need to do more research and reading before buying a camera and any accessories. A few classes in photography would be of benefit. Books such as “How Digital Photography Works” by Ron White and “Hands-On Digital Photography” by George Schaub would be good reading.
Beware of what appears to be a “great deal”. Always check sellers at http://www.resellerratings.com before trusting them with your money.
Your guess that the aperture has “… something to do with light.” is correct. If you google ‘aperture’ or ‘f-stop’ you’ll find articles that fully explain what it is and how exactly it relates to light.
If you buy a camera with an 18-55mm zoom and then buy a 20-210mm zoom you are needlessly duplicating focal lengths. IMO you’d be better off with just the body and the 20-210mm zoom.
I’m curious as to what brand this 20-210mm zoom lens is. Its always best to buy lenses made by Nikon for a Nikon camera, just as it is if you own Canon or Sony or Pentax. However, Tamron and Sigma both offer some nice lenses and shouldn’t be overlooked if you’re on a budget. If the lens you’re considering isn’t a Nikon or Tamron or Sigma it probably isn’t worth your money.
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