Fen
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Hello There.
My name is 'Fen' and I'm about to be a Nikon owner.
I've been talking to a few of the AP Forums, Venerable Nikon Sages about various bits of kit and now I think I'm about ready to make my purchases.
This is what I've narrowed it down to so far...
NIKON D3
NIKON 14-24mm F2.8 G AFS ED
SIGMA 105mm f2.8 EX NAF DG Macro
NIKON SB800 Speedlite
NIKON EN-EL4 Battery
Just got to decide on a long zoom!
What are people opinions on the following?
NIKON 80-200mm F2.8D IF-ED AF NIKKOR
NIKON 70-300mm F4-5.6G AF-S VR IF-ED
SIGMA 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX NAF HSM DG (the BIGMA)
I've had a play with the BIGMA attached to a D3 and although it was heavy, it wasn't as heavy as I feared.
Thankyou for your time. Where do I get one of those nice cardigans from? 
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Fen .......... My Galleries - My Blog - My Flickr
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huwevans
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I can only reiterate what I said by pm (only with more asterisks):
B*****d, b*****d, b*****d!!! 
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NorthernNikon
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Fen, welcome to our special place. Your welcome pack will include a smug grin and a superior air, please feel to wear them as often as you like. 
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NorthernNikon
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What are people opinions on the following?
NIKON 80-200mm F2.8D IF-ED AF NIKKOR
NIKON 70-300mm F4-5.6G AF-S VR IF-ED
SIGMA 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX NAF HSM DG (the BIGMA)
Fen, I know it's not one you've listed, but if you're looking for a telephoto zoom then you have to seriously consider the 70-200 f/2.8 AF-S VR. Yes it's about £1100 but it is sublime. I've tried it both on my D300 and a D3 and it's unbelievable, as quiet and sharp as a ninja hedeghog. Let me see if I can email you a test shot I did with one. It blew me away.
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alanS
Dr Dust
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"NIKON 14-24mm F2.8 G AFS ED"
Golly. I'm a bit jealous of that. I'll have to console myself with the extra 2mm my Sigma 12-24 has, but f2.8 is damn tempting.
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Seven..
...or maybe Eight
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I think I may well mug you in London
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Tanya(BSRIPN)
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El Sid
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I hate you...........
..........just thought you'd like to know that..........
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A camera in the hand is more fun than one in the cupboard........
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colin343
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Reged: 17/05/2006
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i think you should have a look at the 70-200 mm it is amazing..and i bought not to long ago the 17-35mm..superb......ill swap you my d2x for your d3?
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Fen
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Thanks for the welcome.
I had a look at the 70-200 f/2.8 AF-S VR. But I'd ave to drop something else out of my list as it'd exceed my budget.
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Learning
Ethelred the Ill-Named
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If you need the quality then great, but if you don't, then do you really want to carry this kit? I very nearly bought a D3 and 24-70. (I already own and use a 105macro VR). I thought that the cost was a bit much but acceptable, the portability of this without a porter is just too much.
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huwevans
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One camera body, three lenses, a flash, and a spare battery - it's hardly an extravagantly large kit, even if you do carry it all at the same time, which obviously isn't necessarily the intention. I frequently carry a lot more than that, and Fen's younger and a good deal fitter than I am! Somehow I think he'll cope.
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Fen
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If you need the quality then great, but if you don't, then do you really want to carry this kit? I very nearly bought a D3 and 24-70. (I already own and use a 105macro VR). I thought that the cost was a bit much but acceptable, the portability of this without a porter is just too much.
You ought to see what I carry around with me now when I go out for a wander
But most of the time, I tend just to take the gear that I need for the day rather than all of it.
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Fen
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I hate you...........
..........just thought you'd like to know that..........
Thankyou. At least I know where you stand
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Fen
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I think I may well mug you in London
And then you'd have to find your way back to the station by yourself
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Fen .......... My Galleries - My Blog - My Flickr
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Fen
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I frequently carry a lot more than that, and Fen's much much younger and a good deal better looking and fitter than I am! Somehow I think he'll cope.
Very nice of you to say so Huw. I think I'll like it here
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Fen .......... My Galleries - My Blog - My Flickr
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Adesw
The phantom flasher
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I'll swap you my d40?
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Fen
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I'll swap you my d40?
You've got two hopes and Bob Hope is dead, so that just leaves No Hope
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Fen .......... My Galleries - My Blog - My Flickr
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Dom_Rivers
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What were you previously using Fen?, looking at your Flickr photostream it's served you well!
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Fen
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Dom,
Canon 20D and a few lenses.
Not 'tied' to any one system and wanted to upgrade. Decided to go Nikon 
Thanks for the comments about the Flickr photos
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Fen .......... My Galleries - My Blog - My Flickr
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photogeek
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Reged: 02/01/2007
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Loc: Londonish
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Fen,
I think it depends on what you plan to do with the Kit Pam has an f2.8 80-200mm ED Lens and it is absolutly fantastic, but it is a big boy and needs either a steady hand or a tripod. I have the 70-300mm VR lens and for Wildlife /bird photography it is fantastic as it is small and light weight and thew VR means it remains sharp when panning. On the D300 you get the 1.5 multiplier which again is great.
So you really do need to think what you want the lens for as you do not have the multiplier on the D3 but can shoot at high ISO's yo need top think about what provides the best flexibility for you needs. I also looked at the 80-400 VR lens but this is a lot heavier and more expensive than the 70-300mm VR.
Hope this helps and welcome to the club.
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