# Which Digital SLR to buy? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 15, 2010, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874 "2010-07-15T03:01:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![mike125k](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike125k/32/7282_2.png) [@mike125k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mike125k)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2010, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/41 "2010-07-16T12:08:51Z")
> [@zudeck](#): > > And mike125k, couldn’t care less about video. I’ll attend to that later on. > > somebody told me about the “nifty-fifty” lens on the Canon side, which does exactly the blur & crisp shots that I want to do and it retails for $100 new. The “blur” you’re after is referred to as bokeh in the photography world. It depends on your f stop you’re using and depth of field. This is relatively independent of the lens (as all lenses can provide bokeh) and completely independent of the camera body. The Nifty Fifty you speak of is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II. It is a wonderfully fantastic lens! I own one and love it. It is infact the only piece of gear I bought brand new (because its $100 new anyhow). It is amazingly sharp (for its price) and provides nice bokeh, though its more harsh than the 50mm f/1.4, but that is around $350. This is probably what you’re looking for bokeh wise I’m assuming. I shot this with the “nifty fifty”. ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4433206792_be26eea61b_b.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/5/e/5e5aeece823797a53d0546a3d171155bea50128a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2010, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/42 "2010-07-16T18:20:32Z")
35mm 1.8 \> 50mm 1.8 Got one with my D90 and it’s perfect for so many applications. ---
**Author:** ![mike125k](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike125k/32/7282_2.png) [@mike125k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mike125k)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2010, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/43 "2010-07-17T06:01:59Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > 35mm 1.8 \> 50mm 1.8 > > Got one with my D90 and it’s perfect for so many applications. With a cropped sensor, but not with a full frame. ---
**Author:** ![zudeck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zudeck/32/5752_2.png) [@zudeck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zudeck)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2010, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/44 "2010-07-17T07:23:21Z")
> [@mike125k](#): > > The “blur” you’re after is referred to as bokeh in the photography world. It depends on your f stop you’re using and depth of field. This is relatively independent of the lens (as all lenses can provide bokeh) and completely independent of the camera body. > > The Nifty Fifty you speak of is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II. It is a wonderfully fantastic lens! I own one and love it. It is infact the only piece of gear I bought brand new (because its $100 new anyhow). It is amazingly sharp (for its price) and provides nice bokeh, though its more harsh than the 50mm f/1.4, but that is around $350. > > This is probably what you’re looking for bokeh wise I’m assuming. I shot this with the “nifty fifty”. Sweeeeet sweeeet pic !! Bokeh eh !! Yes I do have to learn a lot, but that’s ok, that’s what hobbies are for. Well I shall be going to go check them out this weekend, the battle is between the Canon Xsi and the Nikon D5000. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2010, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/45 "2010-07-17T08:18:10Z")
> [@mike125k](#): > > With a cropped sensor, but not with a full frame. Well, he’s not really considering full frame cameras so… ---
**Author:** ![zudeck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zudeck/32/5752_2.png) [@zudeck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zudeck)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2010, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/46 "2010-07-17T13:17:39Z")
Ok, So if nifty-fifty is Canon’s lens. What would be the Nikon version of it? I read a WHOLE lot on the Canon, and it doesn’t do well in low light, which is partly where a lot of pictures to be taken are. The Nikon has a higher ISO rating as well AND the LCD actually flips down, which is a benefit to me, as I am not the tallest, and I can take high up shots, without having to climb up. However I do want Image Stabilization !!! Argghh…this is soo hard !! ---
**Author:** ![pirite](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pirite/32/5308_2.png) [@pirite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pirite)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2010, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/47 "2010-07-17T13:21:07Z")
nikons version and the lens i have is the Nikon Nikkor 50 mm F/1.8 Nikon F [http://www.google.com/products/catalog?oe=UTF-8&gfns=1&q=nikkor+50mm+1.8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=14316505760466272777&ei=QRBCTPX6L8H68AaGk9XTDw&sa=X&oi=product\_catalog\_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CC0Q8wIwAg#](http://www.google.com/products/catalog?oe=UTF-8&gfns=1&q=nikkor+50mm+1.8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=14316505760466272777&ei=QRBCTPX6L8H68AaGk9XTDw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CC0Q8wIwAg#) edit: why do you _have_ to have image stabilization? ---
**Author:** ![zudeck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zudeck/32/5752_2.png) [@zudeck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zudeck)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/48 "2010-07-21T11:39:22Z")
Allrighty…I picked up a D5000 with a 4 year warranty and a high speed 4Gig SD card !!! Now who has a 35mm lens to sell ? ---
**Author:** ![k.man](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/k.man/32/5790_2.png) [@k.man](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/k.man)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/49 "2010-07-21T13:09:46Z")
> [@zudeck](#): > > Allrighty…I picked up a D5000 with a 4 year warranty and a high speed 4Gig SD card !!! > > Now who has a 35mm lens to sell ? welcome to the NIKON club buddy. ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/50 "2010-07-21T14:40:17Z")
Where the hell were you pulling those prices? T2i is 800 bucks with lens. Damn ---
**Author:** ![maverick27](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maverick27/32/4946_2.png) [@maverick27](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maverick27)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/51 "2010-08-30T18:42:03Z")
Why are you insisting on using bestbuy’s prices? Unless you work there or get a huge discount, you most likely get the same camera for cheaper somewhere else. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/52 "2010-11-25T18:42:44Z")
Bump. I want to buy a DSLR, I have $600 to spend, show me a deal. I found this: [&pid=36358332&mnpos=1234|6820|12|4|title"][http://www.cybermonday.com/pc\_\_\_\_.htm?keywords=nikon+d3000&queries=price-[3%20TO%20\*]&pid=36358332&mnpos=1234|6820|12|4|title](http://www.cybermonday.com/pc____.htm?keywords=nikon+d3000&queries=price-%5B3%20TO%20*%5D&pid=36358332&mnpos=1234%7C6820%7C12%7C4%7Ctitle)]([http://www.cybermonday.com/pc\_\_\_\_.htm?keywords=nikon+d3000&queries=price-](http://www.cybermonday.com/pc____.htm?keywords=nikon+d3000&queries=price-)[3%20TO%20\*) Good deal? Bad Deal? Meh? Let me know. \<33 ---
**Author:** ![Fortytoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fortytoo/32/5385_2.png) [@Fortytoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fortytoo)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2010, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874/53 "2010-11-25T22:10:21Z")
Bunch of D90’s all under 800 if you have an extra 2 hundo. D90: [http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=103&ref=froogle&utm\_source=Froogle&utm\_medium=cpc&utm\_campaign=NKD90RB&sku=NKD90RB](http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=103&ref=froogle&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NKD90RB&sku=NKD90RB) D90: [http://acephotooverstock.com/Nikon-D90-12.3MP-Digital-SLR-Camera/M/B001ET5U92.htm?traffic\_src=froogle&utm\_medium=CSE&utm\_source=froogle](http://acephotooverstock.com/Nikon-D90-12.3MP-Digital-SLR-Camera/M/B001ET5U92.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=froogle) D90: [http://www.tristatecamera.com/lookat.php?refid=279&sku=NIKD90R](http://www.tristatecamera.com/lookat.php?refid=279&sku=NIKD90R) D90: [http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&sku=718257&is=REG&A=details&Q=](http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&sku=718257&is=REG&A=details&Q=) D90: [http://www.daxmart.com/product.php?id\_product=18](http://www.daxmart.com/product.php?id_product=18) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-digital-slr-to-buy/157874.md?page=2)