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Just curious what the second lense people purchased after learning more about photography and had some extra flow to spend. Right now i'm using the kit lense that comes with the D90. I was thinking about buying the 50mm f/1.8 but was considering saving to buy a 70-200mm F/2.8.

The 70-300VRII is a nice lens to use on the D90.... way back in the day when I started out with a D100, my first lens was a normal zoom range from 20-110, and then I purchased a 70-300 Sigma lens (which I got rid of a long time ago).... that was a good starting out combo.

Now its nothing but the best -- 14-24, 24-70, 70-200, 200-400 --- but it took me a long time to build up to the current lens collection.

I usually suggest the 50/1.8 prime as a second lens to new photographers. Shooting a prime will help develop your shooting skills. Go with the Nikon 50/1.8 if your budget is limited. The 35/1.8 isn't bad either.

I started with a kit lens, then got the 50/1.8 as my second lens.. It was downhill from there since my next lens was the 35L. I've tried many other cheaper lenses from Canon but it's quite true that you get what you pay for.

Hahaha.. Like David, nothing but the best for me too. 35L, 85L, 135L, 17-40L, 85PC and a couple of manual Nikon lenses.

What's the kit lens on the d90? 16-85? 18-55? 18-105? Your next purchase should be tailored to your shooting style that you've grown accustomed to. Do you shoot people? landscapes? wildlife? sports? indoors? outdoors? day? night? Look at your favorite photos and see what the main subjects are. Analyze the focal length to see which one you use most often to give you a sense of where your comfort zone is.

If you want the 70-200, I suggest you rent it first (headshotrentals, vistek, henrys etc) and give it a whirl to see if it really suits your taste.

The 50 1.8 is a gem for it's price. You may find it a bit tight on the cropped sensor though. I've heard many great things about the 35 1.8.

FWIW my first was the 16-85. But my second lens after the 16-85 was the 35mm f1.8. Indoors the 50mm would be too close for me to take pictures for my liking.

i have the 18-105. I hope to take more shots when the weather gets better but i think i would like to take pictures of primarily of people esp when its "in the moment" My cousin is going to have a wedding soon and i would love to take pictures of the couple in various sceneries...btw i've already told her that i'm not charging and that she should get a professional as well.