Is it okay to buy used lenses or better to buy new ones? Im getting a Nikon D5000 soon and I want a good zoom lense I just wanted to know if used is okay or should I start saving for a new one?

I have researched and read the forums for lense recommendations but it seems in every post, people ask what they already have and what will they be using the new lense for. So far, nothing has matched my description. I have a Canon XSi and am only using the kit lense so far. I have around a $300 budget...

So, I finally decided it was time to upgrade to a better lense. I want to make sure I am investing in a good quality lense so I would love any suggestions! The current lense I use is a Nikkor and I have a D50. I am a portrait photographer (families, children, seniors, and weddings) so I am looking for...

I am obviously not experienced with photography very much, but quickly having to learn! This has been a great help and I appreciate Mpix doing this! My first question has to do with Photoshop CS3 and will show my inexperience, can you take a picture and then change the background to pure black, how do...

I'm looking for a good portrait lens that will also be a good all around lens. I currently have a canon 40D. I have a 70-300, 50 f1.8 fixed and standard 17-85 F3.5-5.6. I also have the 35-128 F3.5-5.6 IS lens, which was packaged with my 40, but am in process of selling, as I just am not fond of it...

I have two identical MF AI Nikkor 50mm 1.4 lenses. When rotating the aperture ring with the lens out of the camera the aperture blades do not close in on one of the two lenses but does on the other. The lens that does not close up darkens the viewfinder when mounted into the manual SLR film camera. I...

HI All A few weeks ago I posted a list of my gear (that will be published in my next book in Oct.) The chapter was posted as ONE long, eye-crossing paragraph. I could not figure out why, until now. I posted it though Safari on my Mac. Here it is posted through Firefox. Sorry for all those crossed eyes...

I have never used filters on my lenses unless they were specialty filters (star, soft focus, etc.) in the film days. I know that most digital images benefit from 'haze' sharpening. Anybody have any preferences on using filters on lenses and why or why not. I know we all say I would rather ruin...

I'm reading different reviews on lenses for my Nikon D70. Can someone explain what is meant by a lens with alot of speed. I'm a bit confused...I thought the camera produced the speed, not the lens. I like to take little league sports pictures and would like to invest in a zoom lens. I don't...

Hey all you Photographers... Need a little help with Lenses to use for my photography business. I mainly shoot weddings and just purchased a Canon 40D. I am in the process of updating and getting new gear and needing advice on what would be best. I am typically shooting Catholic weddings where I need...