which nikon?

[rjmayes34]

like the title says, which one? Im looking at the cheaper end dslrs and getting a tameon 90mm lens. Will that work with any nikkon dslr?
On craigslist found this---for $330

Nikon D70 (Good Condition, ~20k shutter actuations)
D70 Battery
Body Cap
Nikon Strap
Aftermarket Charger
4GB Sandisk Extrene III CF Card
4GB Kingston CF card

18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF-S DX Kit Lens + Kenko filter + both caps (excellent condition)
Id like to spend around/under 5-$600 on one that way i have the extra money for the lens!!!

What camera would you choose? New, with warranty or buy used???? Lens i think i will buy new just to make sure its crisp, or should i not sorry and just visually inspect for any damage?
thanks!

 

[Misled]

It doesn't matter either way. I don't know if the D70 has a motor in the body or not. If it doesn't you'll "have" to focus manually, but you most likely will be anyway.

 

[PeterCollins]

Hi,

The d70 does have an inbuilt motor and therefore will AF with non AFS lenses

For a cheap option its a good start, the 18-70 is stunning for the cash I have and use one as my standard walk around lens

Pete

 

[TheMikey]

The D70 is a pretty old camera. You should be able to find a D60, D80, or maybe even a D3000/3100 for that little on CL or ebay.

Unless you're committed to having the AF built-in, I'd suggest something different.

And the 18-70 lens is a pretty poor lens all things considered. I think you'd be happier with a 50mm 1.8, the 18-55 (which is actually a pretty good lens for a kit), or the 18=-105mm/18-135.

Just my $0.02 though.

 

[rjmayes34]

all thought are appreciated and that's why im asking!!!!
Yeah i have seen some other good deals and i don't much care about the AF id rather do that and from the photos i take i use it anyways.
So what nikon would be best and do they all attach to the tameon 90mm lens?

Besides built in memory (no biggie if i use a card easier to put pics on the computer that way) why would i need a 5100 over a 3100? I dont know all the camera lingo so in plain terms please.

 

[BlueCorn]

Read the sticky up top about picking a DSLR. You're stressing over things that may never even be a concern to you. I shoot, professionally, with a camera that was built in 2005. Bodies, megapixels and features get way more press than they should.

Cheers