for portraits Nikon 50mm f 1,8 . Nikon 80-200mm f2.8.

for landscape Sigma 10-20mm

for general use. Sigma / nikon 18-200mm

Filters Uv and CIRCULAR PL filters

Nikon sb 800 flach
 

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What dose fish eye do & What do you use it for? A 'fish eye' lens is a super wide angle lens, like 10mm, for example, that distorts the photo with rounded edges and bends the subject...see example below.*




What dose telephoto do & what do you use it for? A telephoto lens is basically a portrait lens. My fixed 135mm is a telephoto lens.


Macro or close up lens are best used for what? Macro lenses (or filters) are usually best used for shooting extreme close ups...like the example below*...where other lenses wouldn't be able to focus.




what fliters do you like the most? I think if you are planning to shoot a lot of beach shots, I would recommend a polarizing filter. And, I'd recommend using a UV filter on all of your lenses, for protection from scratches. It'll be much less expensive to replace a filter than a lens. ;)


what sz lens do you use the most & what do you use them for? What SIZE lens? That all depends on what type of photography you do. I, personally, use a fixed fast lens...meaning, f/1.4, so I can shoot handheld low-light stuff. And, I also tend to use 2 standard zooms. But, I like my 18-135mm zoom because it's so convenient for outdoor photography. But, if you're interested in studio work, you'll probably need a decent 'telephoto' lens...between 85mm-135mm...a nice mid-range zoom usually works well for this.


what kind of lens do you NOT like?" This is a tough one...I really like certain qualities about all of my lenses, and use the one that best suits that situation. So, I can't really say that I "dislike" a certain lens. I would recommend sticking with Nikon/Nikkor lenses, if you can, tho'. (Since you mentioned you will be purchasing a D80) The quality of the glass is pristine. :)

Hope this helps. :) Best of luck to you!
 

P.S. The example photos I used above were search results that came from Flickr. They're not my work. I just wanted to be clear about that. :)
 

Greetings..

My suggestion is to go with Nikkor lenses.. the fastest you can afford. You cannot beat Nikon glass IMHO.
I only use a clear, UV filter, mainly just for protection of the lens.

There are plenty of books available for learning.. get them from the library if finances are a problem.
For my AF N8008, I like my 28-85 mm lens for my old non AF focus cameras, I like my Nikkor 105 mm/2.5.

No disrespect intended but the best way to learn this, is to go and do it. Also speak to the people where you purchase the camera. What works for you and looks good to your eye, might not look good or work for me even though we do the same type things. I still use film and intend to as long as possible but I know most people disagree with me. My advise don't skimp on lenses.. get the best you can afford and get Nikkor. Other than that just take loads of pictures, note what lenses you use and what settings. Play with taking pics. And ask for criticism, not praise but criticism. That's how we learn. Develop thick skin.. but most of all .. have fun and fall in love with your camera and taking pics.

Blessings... A.
 

A Nikon 50mm lens on a Nikon 80D = 75mm. About 100 us dollar
 

I completely agree about the focal length for portraits. Everything I've been taught, and have ever read, recommends using an average focal length of at least 85mm for this type of work. It doesn't distort the subject and it puts you and your tripod at a comfortable working distance from your client. And, a nice zoom will work just fine...to keep you from having to physically move your tripod back and forth during the shoot. ;)

And, I also agree on getting the fastest lens you can afford. Especially if you'd like to have the flexibility of shooting indoors, using available lighting, without a flash.