nice_but_dim
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Reged: 24/07/2008
Posts: 3
Loc: colchester
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hi everone just got d80 have sigma apo ,also 18-70 3.5 ed lens was going to get 50mm f1.8 is it any good seen it for 79.99 is it money well spent
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stenchbings
addict
Reged: 16/07/2007
Posts: 478
Loc: uk
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probably the best £80 you will ever spend on anything nikon. great lens, super sharp, light to carry etc
every nikon owner shud own one IMO 
what are your intentions for its use?
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nice_but_dim
newbie
Reged: 24/07/2008
Posts: 3
Loc: colchester
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not sure like taking pictures of statues and fountains just stated again with photography have more time on my hands at moment so just getting started try a bit of close up work in garden 
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Done&rundleCams
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Reged: 20/12/2001
Posts: 16870
Loc: Vancouver, BC
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not sure like taking pictures of statues and fountains just stated again with photography have more time on my hands at moment so just getting started try a bit of close up work in garden
Hi N_B_D,
Firstly, welcome to the AP Forums and, secondly, you mention you have the
Sigma APO but don't say which one ...so I will presume that you are referring
to the Sigma 70-300 APO which, if this is the correct lens, has a quite decent macro
setting (1:2 -- about 1/2 lifesize or from approximately 1 metre a normal business
card will fill the frame) which may be adequate for shooting around the garden. As well,
you will be far enough away from you subjects so you can use your built-in (or add-on) flash
for some fill light, if required 
Thirdly, the 50mm is a nice small, fast lens to have around if you want to shoot indoors (w/o flash)
or do some informal portraits and be able to blur out the background
As alternatives, albeit much more (relatively) expensive, you could go for a variety of
macro (Nikon, Sigma, Tamron or Tokina) lenses and some wider (than your 18-70) angle
(Nikon 12-24, Sigma 10-20, Tamron 11-18, Tokina 12-24 or 11-16) lenses.
Hope this helps a little and isn't too confusing  ... although after re-reading this ...even
I am a little dizzy  .... and I sell these things 
Cheers,
Jack
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phiggy
Reged: 15/01/2002
Posts: 2438
Loc: Shropshire U.K.
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Sounds like you are pretty well covered with the exception of a Ultra wide angle.
And they are not to everyone's liking as they are not the easiest of lenses to use at first. "Due to what can be a massive perspective change from what you might be used to.
If like someone already mentioned and you have the Sigma 70-300 apo you already have a excellent macro facility on that lens.
Just get yourself out and about shooting.
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Take nothing but photos leave nothing but Footprints
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mjc7uk
Am I banned yet?
Reged: 08/07/2006
Posts: 2868
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Nikon 50mm F1.8 does worth it's price!
Just get it! No question!
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