I would not get this lens for the D90. It's complicated to explain, but the D90 is a DX body (read up on ken rockwell's site that I pm-ed you for explanation). Get the lens I recommended, the Nikon 35mm 1.8. It's designed specifically for D90 type bodies (DX format) and is fantastic for indoor/high iso photography.

 

Cool, thanks.

 

Plus'd on the 50mm on a crop body!

I actually have the 50mm f1.8 el cheapo from Canon, it's great for me (indoor sports) but it just zooms too much for random portraits, I have to be too far back to be really practical. As suggested something in the 35mm range would be much better suited.

And I'd still get the kit lens because having just a prime lens is rather limiting, and the kit lens will work just fine outdoors or in good lighting situations. It's great to have as an all-around daily driver, if you will.

Keep in mind you can also rent lenses. If you're undecided, go rent one for the weekend it costs next to nothing (15-50$ around here, most being 20$) and you'll know if it's practical for you or not.

 

That's a fantastic lens! I have one and I use it WAY more than any other lens in my arsenal.

 

This board sure is good at helping people spend $$$$$.

 

I was thinking of getting a D90 as well. I'm a little new to photography so I was wondering what would be a good starter lens

sorry for the thread jack

 

I am going to get this starter lens as my prime.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G DSLR Lens in Camera Lenses and Lens Adapters at JR.com

 

Awesome...Thanks

 

I've been looking to pick up that lens for the past month or so but it's out of stock everywhere! I can't even find anyone who will take an order at this point. It's been out for about 3 months now and it's still selling like hot cakes so that could very well be an indication that this lens is worthy of the good praise it's been receiving in all of the reviews I've read lately.

 

Good choice on the 35mm. I purchased mine from a local shop 2 weeks ago and am loving the performance of this lens. It's a must have for any DX body.