I was particularly interested in the Nikon 18-55mm VR lens, primarily as a way to shoot indoors without having to resort to flash. It was either that lens, or continue to move myself closer and farther away to compose my shots.
Not that I mind, if I’m doing a dedicated shoot, I move around a lot because I’m using my 50mm 1.8. I’ve also picked a location that will allow me to to move around my subjects.
It’s just that indoors that’s not always practical. I figure it will be a good walking around lens which will allow me some composition versatility. Additionally, the VR, or vibration reduction component will allow me some leeway indoors where the lighting isn’t always perfect.
VR’s pretty interesting technology.
I was worried that the Ritz Camera applying for Chapter 11 was going to impact my order. Thankfully I just got the shipping notice. Now all that remains is waiting for the lens to arrive. I got a great price, less than one quarter the cost of the new model 16-85mm VRII lens.
I’m now stalking the package via the internet. Maybe it’ll get here tomorrow, and I can play with it on Saturday.
Which kit lens do you have now?
I actually don’t remember. It’s been so long since I’ve had it on my camera. I’m usually shooting with a 35mm 2.0 or the 50mm 1.8. I just change lenses as the situation changes. I’m always shooting with the aperture wide open (or as close as the situation allows, depends on how much DOF I want).