D50 kit lens v D70 kit lens

[bulb763]

Hi there, relatively new to all this. I have a Nikon D50 with the kit lens and a sigma 70-300 jobby.
As you can see I am lacking in the 55-70 range, so I was wondering whether it was worth getting the 18-70 and doing away with the 18-55, in terms of the extra bit of zoom, and the quality of the lens.
Alternatively, is there anywhere my money would be better invested - I already plan to get a 50mm prime, hopefully after christmas.
Ta

[craggers]

Got identical kit to your's but can't see why getting18-70mm to replace 18-55mm for zoom. But admittly that 18-70mm DX lens is better quality than 18-55mm ED one.

What kind of photography you doing?

[bulb763]

Its the 55-70 "gap" that I mean. I am inexperienced at photography, having only had the camera since the summer, so I was looking for a more experienced persons view on whether it was worth swapping, both to fill that "gap", and for any extra quality in the lens.
Thanks for the reply!

[craggers]

If it is zoom gap - don't bother really. What you got is good enough really.

Deffo get 50mm prime, which one? f1.4 or f1.8?

[bulb763]

Need to look into it a bit more first... is the 1.4 a big price jump over the 1.8? I take it the DoF will be a bit smaller with the 1.4 - any idea how much? Any other advantages with the 1.4?
I understand the 1.8 is roughly £80, does that sound right?

Edited by bulb763 on Tuesday 14th November 14:07

[Mr Whippy]

Yep, the 1.8f 50mm is about £80, and is on my shopping list too

Dave