What is the best all-around lens to buy for a Nikon D90?

by bluemonkey.

I want to buy a Nikon D90 and I am wondering what lens i should buy? I don’t want the kit lens, but I want to buy ONE lens for the moment that would not make me feel restricted. I don’t want to compromise on quality, but I can’t afford a lens that it too expensive (and the ones i have come crosswise, reviewers were complaining of the plastic build of the lenses). Something in the range of 500 bucks i reckon would be excellent.
*Delight don’t link me to other people’s reviews or Amazon review.. I’d appreciate professional opinions since I have already read all the reviews and don’t preliminary research.

Answer by Weltenbummler
I have a Tamron Aspherical LD XR Di II AF 18 – 200 mm plus macro and it works fantastic including all the automatic features available.

Answer by Carl_the_Truth
I’d go with the Nikkor 28-200mm lens. That covers most all of the ranges most people will need.

Answer by Mark
I suggest 3 options:

1) You can get a zoom lens with a fantastic zoom range like the 18-200mm zoom lens. This is a very standard zoom range since does most of what photographers want and mean either not having to change lenses or having change lense rarely while out shooting. This option will cost you about about $ 225 to $ 250. This option is far more affordable by getting a Tamron lens made to work with the Nikon. Tamron is a respect independent lens maker and I have owned Tamron lenses and they have performed fantastic for me. (see 1st link below).

2) You can get a zoom lens with a greater zoom range like the 18-250mm zoom lens. This option will cost you about about $ 450 to $ 500. (see 2nd link below)

Below you will find a link to Tamron’s website and 2 more links to some additional sellers, they along with B&H Photo’s website have customer reviews of equipment which can be very informative.

Hope this helps.

Mark

marksablow.com

Answer by retiredPhil
I own the D90. I got the kit lens, 18-105mm, with it. It has done me fantastic service for the past year plus. Yes it has the plastic connector. I have had zero conundrum with it, but then I haven’t dropped it. Metal connectors will take more abuse, if you’re plotting on abusing the camera, then you doubtless need the metal connector.

The Nikkor 18-200mm, F3.5-5.6G, ED, VR II gets fantastic reviews, but you’re going to pay about $ 700 for it.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Camera-Lenses/2192/AF-S-DX-NIKKOR-18-200mm-f%252F3.5-5.6G-ED-VR-II.html
Warning: this lens will break if you drop it.

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im going to be export a nikon D90, the best price ive found online is £730 with two memory cards.should i try to haggle a better deal on the high street,i ve heard people getting hundreds off, is so how low should i try to bargin.

Answer by Ckanderson
http://amazon.com and http://www.bhphotovideo.com

both offer excellent deals

Answer by Pro Photographer
Have you checked Amazon? I’ve found them to have fantastic prices many times and I’ve ordered tons of stuff from them and haven’t had any problems. Looks like they have a D90 for $ 700. Check it out. http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&house=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Furl%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics%26field-keywords%3Dnikon%2Bd90&tag=cappismyspacp-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

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