Hi All,

I have, like most people who travel a few places, taken fancy to serious photography, because the mobile clicks are just not doing justice to the fantastic scenery i have witnessed in few of my trips.

So the process began and all things considered(mostly the size of my pocket), have narrowed down to the camera body I would like to go with. I have finalized it to get the Nikon D5200.

But, then came the choice of lenses.. and that was the point I had to stop reading and start asking questions as well. Hence this account, and this forum.

So, after innumerable considerations, and disappointments of a smaller pocket(not being able to afford smart ass glasses like the 16-85), I am more or less convinced, to start off with a single lens(most likely a kit lens), and see about which lenses i would like to add to my bag as I expolore and grow as a photographer. And as i grow, decide what kind of better zoom lens I would want(conspicuously eyeing the 70-300).

That said, search has led me to these three basic models of lenses, which I cannot choose from based on just reading already existing posts:

1. Standard kit 18-55 VR lens. (Seems inadequate to most people on a single lens system)

2. Kit lens 18-105 VR lens. (Seems to be one I am angling towards at the moment, mostly due to the direct adaptability of polarizing filters(the non rotating zoom part))

3. Kit lens 18-140 VR lens. (Might be too big, I do plan to go on a dual/multiple lens system in future, and i dont believe in the "one lens for all" philosophy).


That said, I am honestly lost with all these numbers, and a bit overwhelmed I must say. So, i would like the experts here to take some of their valuable time and give me some pointers with my measly little doubts.

Please feel free to tell me my entire thought process is wrong, and I need to start from scratch.. Or the D3300 would be a better choice over the D5200? Or I should stick to the standard 18-55, 55-200 dual lens system from the word go! I would prefer doing that, rather than to sell my system, and search for a new one.


Thanks in advance.

Cheers!
Sc31

Hi All,

I have, like most people who travel a few places, taken fancy to serious photography, because the mobile clicks are just not doing justice to the fantastic scenery i have witnessed in few of my trips.

So the process began and all things considered(mostly the size of my pocket), have narrowed down to the camera body I would like to go with. I have finalized it to get the Nikon D5200.

But, then came the choice of lenses.. and that was the point I had to stop reading and start asking questions as well. Hence this account, and this forum.

So, after innumerable considerations, and disappointments of a smaller pocket(not being able to afford smart ass glasses like the 16-85), I am more or less convinced, to start off with a single lens(most likely a kit lens), and see about which lenses i would like to add to my bag as I expolore and grow as a photographer. And as i grow, decide what kind of better zoom lens I would want(conspicuously eyeing the 70-300).

That said, search has led me to these three basic models of lenses, which I cannot choose from based on just reading already existing posts:

1. Standard kit 18-55 VR lens. (Seems inadequate to most people on a single lens system)

2. Kit lens 18-105 VR lens. (Seems to be one I am angling towards at the moment, mostly due to the direct adaptability of polarizing filters(the non rotating zoom part))

3. Kit lens 18-140 VR lens. (Might be too big, I do plan to go on a dual/multiple lens system in future, and i dont believe in the "one lens for all" philosophy).


That said, I am honestly lost with all these numbers, and a bit overwhelmed I must say. So, i would like the experts here to take some of their valuable time and give me some pointers with my measly little doubts.

Please feel free to tell me my entire thought process is wrong, and I need to start from scratch.. Or the D3300 would be a better choice over the D5200? Or I should stick to the standard 18-55, 55-200 dual lens system from the word go! I would prefer doing that, rather than to sell my system, and search for a new one.


Thanks in advance.

Cheers!
Sc31

First, let me say that I agree with all the others concerning the 18-140 VR lens. Have borrowed one and it is on my list as my next purchase. As for which camera to get, was in the same position as you just a few months ago. Narrowed my choice down to the 5200 and the 3300 (cost being biggest factor) Went into the store and handled both. I ended up getting the 3300 because of the way it felt in my hands. I suggest you do the same before making your choice. How it feels in your hands is an important factor in camera selection. The 3300 may be an entry level camera but it can do some amazing things and I have found that the kit lens (18-55) can take some great photos. As a side note the 18-55 with the 3300 is different than the 18-55 with the 5200.