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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 550911" data-attributes="member: 24285">I have the D5100 and we like it, but it is limited to lenses with built in motors.&nbsp;&nbsp; It would not take long to make up the difference in cost between the D7100 and d5300 by buying less expensive lenses.&nbsp; That being said the lenses with build in motors are often newer and focus faster and in some cases are better glass.&nbsp;&nbsp; They are also bigger and heavier.&nbsp; Some of the old primes like the AF-D 50's are very compact.&nbsp;&nbsp; I love the articulated lens on the D5100 which is a huge advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp; There is also the matter of the feel in your hand, you need to handle them both.&nbsp; IF I were to start over yes I would go for the D7100 because I love vintage glass.&nbsp; But not enough to drop the $850 I see D7100's going for refurbished lately - although it is tempting. I'll also second the mention for the Tamron 70-300 VC - have it, love it.&nbsp; And the Tammy 24-70 VC too.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 550911, member: 24285"] I have the D5100 and we like it, but it is limited to lenses with built in motors. It would not take long to make up the difference in cost between the D7100 and d5300 by buying less expensive lenses. That being said the lenses with build in motors are often newer and focus faster and in some cases are better glass. They are also bigger and heavier. Some of the old primes like the AF-D 50's are very compact. I love the articulated lens on the D5100 which is a huge advantage. There is also the matter of the feel in your hand, you need to handle them both. IF I were to start over yes I would go for the D7100 because I love vintage glass. But not enough to drop the $850 I see D7100's going for refurbished lately - although it is tempting. I'll also second the mention for the Tamron 70-300 VC - have it, love it. And the Tammy 24-70 VC too. [/QUOTE]

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