Nikon D50 or D70 ?

[Tokay]

hi ive been scanning through some of the threads here and i can see that you know your cameras id appreaciate some advice on the differences of the D50 and D70.

Ive been after an DSLR for some time now and was wondering if it is worth me waiting and saving abit more to get the D70 or should i go ahead and get the D50? (the D200 is out of my price range hehe) im abit of a newbe in photography but ive used my Fuji S5000 to death and have now sold it to go towards one of them.
I really like the way the D50 feels ive tested one out in jessops and it felt perfect plus the D50 is going for £396 now in that store and the D70 is over £700

[JM]

Go for the D50, I am a canon user, but my brother in law has had the D70s and now owns the D50 and D200 he reckons that the D50 is a really really good. Having seen some of his images I would agree!

[Oy]

The difference is not worth the difference in money.

Buy the D50 and spend the extra on better glass.

(Try to wangle a deal to replace the 18-55mm kit lens with the 18-70mm DX off the D70s)

[Tokay]

Thanks for the advice guys i think im gonna go for the D50 then and ill try and get the 18-70mm DX with it instead of the 18-55mm

[bunny]

I bought a D50 last week and I'm really really pleased with it, I paid a bit extra to have the better quality lens ( 18-70) and it is well worth it.

[Beryl]

Originally Posted by bunny

I bought a D50 last week and I'm really really pleased with it, I paid a bit extra to have the better quality lens ( 18-70) and it is well worth it.

I totaly agree. I bought a Nikon D50 with twoZoom lens and am overjoyed with it and the results I am getting
I got the 18-55 lens and the 55-200 lens

[JM]

Originally Posted by bunny

I bought a D50 last week and I'm really really pleased with it, I paid a bit extra to have the better quality lens ( 18-70) and it is well worth it.

Nice to have you with us Bunny and look forward to seeing some of your images in the Gallery!

[Tokay]

once again thanks for the advice guys , also i enjoyed taking macro shots with my Fuji s5000 what decent macro lens would you recommend to go with the D50?

[JM]

Originally Posted by Tokay

once again thanks for the advice guys , also i enjoyed taking macro shots with my Fuji s5000 what decent macro lens would you recommend to go with the D50?

Sigma 150

[Oy]

Originally Posted by JM

Sigma 150

I have the Sigma 150mm - an awesome lens but costs more than he's probably paying for the D50.

I'd recommend the Sigma 50mm - you need to get closer but it's less than half the price and great quality!