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 I have a D50 and want a Nikon telephoto lens to go with the Nikon 18-55mm kit lens. I have read numerous online opinions and reviews of the Nikon 70-300mm G lens and the Nikon 70-300mm ED lens and would appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually had the opportunity to USE both lenses to conduct their own comparison. If so, can you please comment on the pictures that each take? Does the single ED element make enough difference to justify the extra price? I would be interested in seeing actual picture comparisons and/or hearing your subjective opinions about both lenses. I am also considering the Nikon 55-200mm but want the highest zoom for my money, to take nature photos that are too distant for my kit lens. I welcome all opinions but particulary would like to hear from someone who has USED both lenses - and probably gone through this same deliberation. I prefer to stay with Nikon lenses. Thank you. ...

 I'm about to buy a whole new system from scratch. I'm probably going to buy the D80 with the aim to upgrade in the next few years in stead of the D200 now, and spend the money on the lenses. I want to shoot pictures of my children to blow up to large art prints and travel photography (landscapes and street shots). If you were to get a nice range what would you choose? Here are some I'm thinking about: Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX ~ $1200: apparently not usable on full frame (problem if I upgrade later) Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S ~ $1500 Nikon 50mm f/1.4D ~$280 Nikon 85mm f/1.4 ~$1000 Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF ~$1500 Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX ~$800 Any advice would be most appreciated ...

 After comments from a previous post I made, I am currently looking at this Nikon D80 Package. I want to do wedding photography in my town. There are NO wedding photographers here, so the only option would be me, or do it yourself. What additional items will i need not listed. Thanks *1 Nikon D80 Digital SLR *Plus Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G AF-S Lens *Plus Nikon 70-300 g4-5.6G AF Lens *Plus 2X Auto Focus Tele Converter *Plus Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash *Plus 2 Lens Pouches *Plus 2 Lens Cap Holders *Plus 2 UV Filters *Plus 1 4GB SD Memory Card *Plus 1 4GB SD Memory Card *Plus 1 USB Memory Card Reader *Plus 1 Deluxe Carrying Bag *Plus 1 Hard Carrying Case *Plus 1 Deluxe Video & Photo 60" Tripod *Plus 1 Camera/Video Mini Tripod *Plus 1 3 Pc. Lens Cleaning Kit The Price is $1535 ...

 I'm a keen photographer. In university days, I moonlighted as sport Photographer for Tennis matches. Have shot Bjorn Borg and many other famous players of the time in door. I've used Nikon FM2n, FE, F3 and F before. I also carry a small Nikon automatic just when I travel and wanna hand my camera to other people to shoot me with the view. I have been working as a banker for decade and now taking pictures only for pleasure. I want to move to digital now that qualities are much improve. I have a small Nikon digital with 6 million PX. I'm told that 10 million is film quality already (not to mentioned the 12 million Nikon). I want a digital camera to take good quality (but not studio type) to take it when I'm travel. Can't decide between D200 and D80, it seems so similar except the material use to build. D200 seems tougher, but how about the features; it's still very similar. Can anyone explain why I should pay extra for D200? D 80 lenses seem better than more expensive D200 lenses. ...

 Here is my order..any other MUST HAVE items you would add to list right now? Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens SanDisk SDCFX3-2048-901 2 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card Nikon MB-D200 Multi-Power Battery Pack for the D200 Digital Camera Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for D200 Digital SLR Camera Nikon Digital & Film SLR System Case Gadget Bag for D200 Hoya 72mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System Nikon Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth Introduction to the Nikon D200 DVD Nikon D200 Digital Field Guide Total price with shipping: $2643.06 from Amazon.com ...