Past Pro Loc: Spring Hill, Florida

B&H has a good sale on the Tamron 150-600!!

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

...but they will work fine on the D3200 if they are the "AFS" type with the built-in focus motor.

xman222

"You've been taking pictures seriously for 2 years" SERIOUSLY?!
And you don't know what lens to get???
Have you been shooting without a lens? I bet they're a bit fuzzy.
You need the basics, read a book.
I've already stated that the basic questions on this site could be answered on Google in about 30 seconds.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

He needs to stop baiting people with asinine posts.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

You have been taking photographs more "seriously" for the past two years but you have not done your homework. The first step is learning photography or at least learning the basics of photography. With basic photographic knowledge your pictures are going to be better.
There are two important creative controls to keep in mind in a camera body that helps our photography. Those controls are shutter speed and in the case of the lens attached to the camera the f stops or apertures. The shutter speeds control motion while the lens opening (also called f stops) control depth of field or the sharpness of a photograph from foreground to background. Photographers use these controls at will depending on the photographic subject.
Another thing although it could be too complicated for you, apertures (f stops) control flash photography while the shutter speeds when using flash control the amount of ambient light that will reach the sensor.
I recommend that you get involved and you will learn more reading a good book on photography basics. There is also good information in the Internet so research Google and you will find that information.
I can promise that your pictures, once you know basic photography, are going to be better.

Jim Bob

In this situation speechless is the only kind response.

wingclui44 Loc: CT USA

Base on the question you have asked, it shows that You don't have any knowledge about basic photography. I just want to help you, please don't feel you are being insulted. The best way to learn photography is start reading books and get the basic knowledge of photography before thinking about those fancy big lenses! Good Luck!

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Yes, seriously.

Djedi

Without seeing the context "f" was used in, I am guessing it refers to the Nikon F mount. Your camera will need a lens that has its own focus motor. So that rules out the old Nikkors.
OK, let's get down to basics. Have you ever gone to a camera store and mounted a 500mm lens on your camera? Are you sure this is what you want? It is a very limited use lens for wildlife (bird) or astro-photography and some scenics.
My suggestion, if you are just going to buy it because you saw a nice picture taken with one, is to go with a Sigma 150-500mm Contemporary lens. It will be much less expensive than the Nikon 200-500 and the Sigma Sport 150-600, and since you do not seem to have too much experience, it will be lighter and be a good lens to "grow into" without spending double the money. I have one and am constantly impressed by it. Attached photo was taken with this lens. Good luck!

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Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Do you really believe that the OP is in the market for a 500mm lens?

G_Manos Loc: Bala Cynwyd, PA

Really. Half the posters here have to be joking. There can't be that many Hoggers who are unclear on lens terminology . . .

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Nikon uses the F mount for their current lenses. F on on lens is an aperture. Such as F 1.8, 2.0, 2.8, etc etc. A fast lens would be a F 1.4 to 2.8.

chaman

LOL! Sadly....there is.....LOTS.

xman222

No Kmgw9v, he wasn't really pushing the 500, the dude was just trying to show off his moon shot (albeit, a very nice shot)
But I can just see you pulling your hair over some of the questions/exchanges on the site, I feel your pain.
I truly empathize, too many people want to run before they can even walk (or crawl)
And there's a misconception that buying a Nikon (Cannon) makes you a photographer.
I own a scalpel, does that make me a surgeon?

JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore

I don't do Nikon , but you said you are a relative newcomer so I'm asking a couple of basic questions you should ask yourself. Is the lens a 500mm prime or a zoom to that range? Have you ever shot with a 500mm--either type? Do you plan to shoot with it on a tripod or hand hold. If the latter, be aware that very few people, including very good photographers can handhold that beast steady; it's just too long, too big, and too heavy and that much magnification seriously magnifies any shake so add the cost of a pretty substantial tripod to the lens cost.