AK Grandpa Loc: Anchorage, AK

I've got a d5500 with a Tamron 18-270 (27-405 equivalent) as my walk around do anything lens. I'm very pleased with that combo, and a 1.4 extender can get me up to 567mm if needed.

fetzler Loc: North West PA

The question you should ask is what kind of photos will be taken. I have the 16-80mm which has a range of focal lengths that can cover most photographs. Even the 18-55mm and the 16-85mm will cover most photos. I also have several macro lenses as I like to take this type of photos. In my opinion more interesting photos can be taken with shorter focal lengths. I must say my 55-300mm lens is the least used lens. There are, however, reasons to use long focal lengths. These reasons include:

1. It is too dangerous to approach the subject closely.
2. It is physically impossible to get close to the subject.
3. Compressed perspective is desirable.

While quite difficult, Nature photos taken with short focal lengths are very interesting and unusual.

It is also important to note that Mega zooms have many optical compromises. That is why pros use prime lenses or small range zooms.

For family photos the 18-55mm lens is super cheap and quite adequate.

Jim Bob

That's too bad. She could really benefit from a better lens.

Nisolow

Get the 18-140! It is smaller, lighter, sharper than the rest. I have it and the 55-300. The 55-300 is much harder to hold without a Tripod and I only use it at the 200-300 range. It's not nearly as sharp as the 18-140

Nisolow

Get the 18-140! It is smaller, lighter, sharper than the rest. I have it and the 55-300. The 55-300 is much harder to hold without a Tripod and I only use it at the 200-300 range. It's not nearly as sharp as the 18-140

Pegasus Loc: Texas Gulf Coast

Great, another one that's been bitten by a parrot. It seems to happen a lot at this site.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

The 70-300 is considerably heavier than the 55-300. I have both and haven't found them to be significantly different on image quality at 300mm. However, neither is good for wide angle as on a crop sensor camera they would both be considered mildly telephoto at their widest focal length.

ron james Loc: Cardiff Wales uk

hi - i have the D5600 and the kit lense delivered with it 18-55 is really light and i have the 55-200 nikon lense as well and although i havent weighed it doesnt appear to be much difference - i have also used the D5600 with a Sigma 70-300 lense and that makes for a very heavy beast.

i carried the D5600 around Venice for a full day in 40 plus degrees and apart from the Nikon standard strap being a pain with it being too thin for me there were no issues with the weight.

i certainly believe it would suit the child bride as my wife certainly enjoys using it.

vbr

ron

Zeke

I have the 2 kit lenses that come with the D5600. The 18-55-3.5-5.6 & 70-300 4.5-6.3. These do very good job.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

If her only problem with the P900 is weight and size get her a B700. It's only 20 oz, will beat the 300mm lenses on the D5600 for zoomed images, and shoots raw and 4K video. I compared the P900 and B700 about a year ago and chose the B700. I compared the zoom on the Coolpix B700 with the D7000 and a 55-300 Nikkor Zoom AFS, VR and there was no comparison at full zoom. At the wide end the B700 24mm is wider than an 18mm on the D5600 which has an eqivalent focal length of 27mm. Naturally there are some compromises but Its a great light weight single lens camera. If you are more concerned with image quality than zoom there are a number of single lens bridge cameras with 1" sensors that are also light weight.