what do u think about this camera package?

[seattle989]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pho/1062229251.html

i hope this isnt in the wrong posting area. lmk your thoughts

also what is a good lenses for macro shots of our tanks and general every day use for scenery and advents/ portraits.
ussuming i purchase a nikon D40-80

 

[returnofsid]

Not a bad deal at all. For Macro, the Nikon 105mm really can't be beat. The Sigma 150 for Nikon mount would be even better, so I guess the 105 can be beat...lol.

 

[returnofsid]

When looking for Nikon equipment, keep in mind that Nikon doesn't refer to it as "Macro," those silly folks call it "Micro." LOL. Macro/Micro lenses will cost you quite a bit of money, but are well worth the investment.

The Craigslist ad you linked looks like it might be a professional photographer...maybe. He might have used this camera as a "back-up." You want to make sure it doesn't have a lot of "actuations" on it, meaning it's been used A LOT. All DSLRs have a "actuation life." Not sure what that camera's would be. But you don't want to buy a body that's near it's end.

 

[seattle989]

thanks for the head up michael already sent him email concerning age(#shots), use, and reason for sale.