Lens Recommendation

[bellaphoto]

I have a NIKON D40 with basic 17-55 mm lens. i need something that has sharp focus and stop movement. i photograph children running, playing etc.. but my pics never come out tack sharp. can't use a tripod because i am alwasy on the move chasing them. i am on a budget! any suggestions??

thanks so much
romina

[darkdragon]

I have a NIKON D40 with basic 17-55 mm lens. i need something that has sharp focus and stop movement. i photograph children running, playing etc.. but my pics never come out tack sharp. can't use a tripod because i am alwasy on the move chasing them. i am on a budget! any suggestions??

thanks so much
romina

Something like a 50mm f/1.4 would help. Not sure about Nikkon prices but the one i have for canon runs between $300-400

[Erbeman]

Yes, the Nikon 50mm is the lense for you. It is very fast so you wouldn't need to shoot on a tripod to get sharp images. There are actually 2 to chhose from and f/1.4 and an f/1.8. The 1.4 costs around $260 but the 1.8 oncly cost around $110. It is a very popular lense and really can't go wrong by purchasing it. Here it is on Nikon's site:

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=2137

[bellaphoto]

[YA-------Hoo thanks so much. awesome. you are all the best :clap
romina
quote=Erbeman]Yes, the Nikon 50mm is the lense for you. It is very fast so you wouldn't need to shoot on a tripod to get sharp images. There are actually 2 to chhose from and f/1.4 and an f/1.8. The 1.4 costs around $260 but the 1.8 oncly cost around $110. It is a very popular lense and really can't go wrong by purchasing it. Here it is on Nikon's site:

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=2137[/quote]