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<blockquote data-quote="Jonny g" data-source="post: 67678" data-attributes="member: 9563">Hi all,I thought i'd write up my experience in buying a zoom lens. I have recently got a AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm VR Lens. My buying process was to 1) gain as much info on the subject, which came from here, other internet sites and talking with friends and colleagues who are into photography. I considered weight, functions and different manufacturers. The reviews are subjective but sometimes you can pick up threads, one of which was the VR function. 2) I asked myself what I would use it for and would 300 be better then 200? For me it is. Finally 3) how I would fund it and what i could realistically afford! Believe me there is always a better one for a few dollars more! This approach led me to developing a sensible balance. Then it was a simple job of buying it and I was disappointed by the poor service from shops in my area. I ended up using Amazon, which I had discounted as I thought the delivery was a big risk. However not only was Amazon cheaper, they delivered on time and daft as it seems it came with a lens bag which although it sounds daft was not the case with some well known high street shops!Hope you find this usefulJonny G</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Jonny g, post: 67678, member: 9563"] Hi all, I thought i'd write up my experience in buying a zoom lens. I have recently got a AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm VR Lens. My buying process was to 1) gain as much info on the subject, which came from here, other internet sites and talking with friends and colleagues who are into photography. I considered weight, functions and different manufacturers. The reviews are subjective but sometimes you can pick up threads, one of which was the VR function. 2) I asked myself what I would use it for and would 300 be better then 200? For me it is. Finally 3) how I would fund it and what i could realistically afford! Believe me there is always a better one for a few dollars more! This approach led me to developing a sensible balance. Then it was a simple job of buying it and I was disappointed by the poor service from shops in my area. I ended up using Amazon, which I had discounted as I thought the delivery was a big risk. However not only was Amazon cheaper, they delivered on time and daft as it seems it came with a lens bag which although it sounds daft was not the case with some well known high street shops! Hope you find this useful Jonny G [/QUOTE]

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