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<blockquote data-quote="filterxg" data-source="post: 193012" data-attributes="member: 15633">I'm getting a new D5200, my first DSLR, in the next few weeks and Sigma 17-70 'C' lens with it. (I'm skipping the true kit lens phase because its not too much more $ and that the extra range and speed make me a little more excited about the potential photo opportunities).&nbsp; Given that I'm new to photography I don't want to spend much more right now. But I do feel like I need a cheap telephoto so that I don't feel like I'm missing too many pictures.&nbsp; Assuming everything goes well, in a year or so I'll get a 70-200 f2.8 which is the lens I really want.Right now leaning toward a used Tamron 70-300 nonVC, as I can get one for $150 or less and it's range nicely complements the 17-70.&nbsp; It also focuses close enough so that I can mess around with Macro.&nbsp; The other lens I'm considering is a used Nikon 55-200.&nbsp; For about the same price I lose some range, and the close focusing of the 70-300.&nbsp; But I gain VR, which seems like it would be important.&nbsp; From everything I can tell they are roughly the same picture quality.&nbsp; Build quality is about the same, with a slight edge to the Nikon (which is why I haven't strongly considered the Sigma 70-300). Anyway I just want to get your thoughts on the lenses in this approx $150 price range .&nbsp; Is there another lens I should consider?&nbsp; Have I missed something on those two lenses that I should take into account?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="filterxg, post: 193012, member: 15633"] I'm getting a new D5200, my first DSLR, in the next few weeks and Sigma 17-70 'C' lens with it. (I'm skipping the true kit lens phase because its not too much more $ and that the extra range and speed make me a little more excited about the potential photo opportunities). Given that I'm new to photography I don't want to spend much more right now. But I do feel like I need a cheap telephoto so that I don't feel like I'm missing too many pictures. Assuming everything goes well, in a year or so I'll get a 70-200 f2.8 which is the lens I really want. Right now leaning toward a used Tamron 70-300 nonVC, as I can get one for $150 or less and it's range nicely complements the 17-70. It also focuses close enough so that I can mess around with Macro. The other lens I'm considering is a used Nikon 55-200. For about the same price I lose some range, and the close focusing of the 70-300. But I gain VR, which seems like it would be important. From everything I can tell they are roughly the same picture quality. Build quality is about the same, with a slight edge to the Nikon (which is why I haven't strongly considered the Sigma 70-300). Anyway I just want to get your thoughts on the lenses in this approx $150 price range . Is there another lens I should consider? Have I missed something on those two lenses that I should take into account? [/QUOTE]

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