Newbie starting up.
Jan 18, 2016 23:53:02 #
For the money the 55-300mm is a nice zoom. Make sure its a VR(vibration reduction.) I had one with my D3100 when I started out. It will keep its value too and it is pretty sharp all the way out. I bought one for my daughter and she loves it.
Jan 19, 2016 04:45:45 #
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Loc: Philadelphia
I have never understood any real advantage to overlapping zoom lens. If i were you i would probably get the 18 -55 lens and the 55-300. Prime lens are a whole other story especially fast ones. The 35 F 1.8 is an inexpensive lens. But the reality is that its your money and your equipment so buy what makes you happy.
Jan 19, 2016 08:32:28 #
I would look at the 28-300mm, which is an fx lens over the 55-300mm. With the 28-300mm, you would never have to take the lens off your camera, except for wide angle shots. Those of us who have this lens have enjoyed it thoroughly. Because it is an fx lens, on a dx camera you use the center portion of the glass, which is the sweet spot. I've since purchased the 24-70mm and 70-200mm and I'm critiquing them based on my experience with the 28-300mm. I think I need to fine tune the focus on the 70-200mm f2.8.
Jan 19, 2016 20:20:42 #
I agree. The d7200 is a great camera and the two zooms will give you all the range you need. I have the Nikkor AFS VR 55-300 and it's a great lens, and my most used lens. As a newbie you will find out over time, what subjects you want to shoot, and what additional lens you may need to do what those two zoom lenses can't do.
Bob
Bob
Bill_de wrote:
I would hold off on the 35mm. Since that length is... (show quote)
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