Canon 500d or Nikon D5000 Lens Options
by Craig
(Newport Beach, CA, USA)
I'm torn between buying either the Nikon D5000 or Canon 500D. I'd like to only have one lens and willing to pay extra for something like a 18mm-200mm lens. This site has been excellent for me. I don't have a DSLR right now so I'd be starting from scratch. My decision may be based on which lens is better for indoor shots of my kids, stage performances and track meets.
Is there a recommendation between the Canon or Nikon for a lens in the 18mm-200mm category? Or would you buy two lenses? 18mm-75mm? Or would you go smaller like a I believe the Canon lens is a bit brighter on photos. Sorry for the non-technical jargon...I'm truly a novice.
I also just read about the Nikon D5000 recall.
Thanks for you input!