custodian Loc: New York

So I have a Nikon d5200 I have kit lenses 18-55 and 55-300 instead of always switching my lenses im thinking of getting a Tamaron 16-300 it is on sale at a local camera shop for $559 originally was $629. A Nikon 18-300 is $700 which is out of my price range. I just shoot everyday pictures of family, birds, etc . I am NOT a person who has to have flawless pictures and I haven't moved off auto mode very much , ive messed around with aperature and shutter modes but not very good success. I am going to get steve perrys Nikon auto focus book to try and help me understand about my camera and its functions, so my question is anyone have this lens? do you like it, I would eventually like to get a macro lens also I have a 35mm and a sigma contemporary 150-600mm so I figure ill have all I need for lenses for my personal needs , any comments will be helpful. oh yeah and I have Identical twin granddaughters due july 9th!! so I have to practice for their arrival with the 35mm

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

That lens is currently $80 off so it should be $549. Its a great lens at its price and works quite well at the full range. As sharp as a pro lens? Of course not, bit it is very good and will not disappoint.

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

I Know it's not a "big" camera but since you aren't worried about top quality and don't care much to be swapping lenses, why not get a bridge camera? There are several in and below your price range that do a very respectable job.


Just a thought.

mrpentaxk5ii

The problem with a lens such as this one is on the 3000mm end the F-STOP is 6.3. most people will not shoot wide open because the image tends to be on the soft side that means you will be shooting at F-7.1 or F-8. not a fast lens and you will have to shoot in good light or from a tripod.

Pegasus Loc: Texas Gulf Coast

That 3000mm is one gigantic lens, especially at f/6.3. Enormous.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Because he already has his Nikon and is quite comfortable with it.

Go get the Tamron, have a great time, enjoy yourself.

machia Loc: NJ

The Tamron will serve you well . One lens that will give you a nice wide angle view all the way to a powerful telephoto . You’ll love it , all in one .

willie-83

Ebay Has Several Nikon 18-300 3.5/5.6 Listed Today In The Low $500.00. Mine Is Tack Sharp And No Problem To Handle.

AK Grandpa Loc: Anchorage, AK

When I got my first DSLR (Nikon D3300) I switched from the kit 18-55 and 55-200 to a Tamron 18-270 . . . It is an excellent lense, and I'm guessing the 18-300 is as well. Still have the 18-270 and it resides on my D5500. On my D500, I have a Tamron 18-400 that stays on the camera 95% of the time . . . Another excellent lense . . .

BebuLamar

If I were you I would rather switching lenses than spend $559 which is high for you as $700 is too much.

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

Very good alternative. I have FF and DX cameras, but still use my Nikon P7800 frequently for my "grab shots" of kids and family candids.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Personally I think it would be a waste of money to simply duplicate much of the focal length range you already have.

You would be better putting the money toward lenses that expand your capabilities instead... such as the macro lens you're considering or a wide angle such as the Nikkor AF-P 10-18mm VR (about $300... if you like to take scenic shots).

You also might want a "portrait" lens longer than that 35mm "normal" lens (which will tend to cause perspective exaggerations if used too close to subjects). Maybe a 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4... or an 85mm. On a DX camera such as yours, those serve as short telephotos that are the "traditional" portrait choice. The 50mm would be a good choice if working indoors a lot... the 85mm might be better outdoors with more available working room between you and your subjects, for more candid shots.

Another possibility and a lens that I use is the Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Portrait/Macro lens that you might want to check out. With f/2 max aperture it's at least a full stop faster than most other macro lenses, plus it's a nice focal length for portraits, falling right in between the traditional 50mm and 85mm mentioned above. A bonus, it also can do full 1:1 magnification. Now, 60mm is a little short for some macro work... at it's higher magnifications it puts you very close to subject (6 or 8 inches), and a longer macro such as a 90, 100 or 105mm might be useful (around 12 inches minimum focus distance at maximum magnification). However, 60mm is a nice and compact. Plus the Tamron is an internal focusing lens (doesn't increase in length when focused closer, the way some macro lenses do)... Plus none of the longer focal lengths are f/2 (in fact some are f/3.5 or f/4), making the 60mm more of a dual purpose macro/portrait lens. The Tammy 60mm f/2 was selling for roughly $525, last time I looked.

Yes! Do get some guide books to help you learn to get the best out of your camera. In addition to what you mentioned, you might look for a book specific to the D5200, and seriously consider getting Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure". The latter should be required reading for new DSLR users, IMO.

mrpentaxk5ii

Yes it is, one to many zeros.

carl hervol Loc: jacksonville florida

Check out craiglist there was a 70-300 af vr for 300.00 most people buy this size and find out they don't use them and there in mint shape.

Bill_de Loc: US

And one too few o's.



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