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Choosing the D5200 >over> D7100 - Lens Help
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<blockquote data-quote="topgunwghs" data-source="post: 191188" data-attributes="member: 12468"><p><strong>Hello all, I live in the beautiful area of Rocky Mountain NP and have not posted here in a while, nor have I been out shooting. I have recently been on a firearm/blade purchase frenzy and have been working most of my time. I was recently recognized for my photography skills, locally, and am able to sell my work in a few places of business. These are exciting times!</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><strong>Current Setup:<span style="color: #4b0082"> Nikon D3100 + 55-300mm AF-S DX VR Lens</span><span style="color: #000000">This setup is now for sale on eBay: <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/151110161298?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649" target="_blank">Nikon D3100 Nikkor 55 300mm AF S Lens Accessories | eBay</a></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/151110161298?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649" target="_blank"></a></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/151110161298?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649" target="_blank"></a>The photographs I was able to achieve with that simplistic entry-level D-SLR were amazing, and amazed many "High-End" Pro users, with the quality I was able to achieve with such a "Low-End" Camera and Kit lens. Like many say, it is the eye that does 90% of the work and the camera finished the last 8% with 2% Post-Processing skills (which I have very little of).I have been searching for an upgrade (based on my skill set and what I need it for) for some time now, I was more than overjoyed to learn about the new D7100, but after much research the D5200 is what I will want and need, especially for the price!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">----------------------------------------------------------------</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">Now that you have learned my quick background I have a question for 2 lens choices. I have enough trust in myself to use a Sigma etc. (non AF-S) for my 300mm + Lens. The use will be to print on Metal 10x20 -to- 20x30"</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #000000">1) What is a GREAT landscape lens in all lighting conditions under $200 or should I buy the 18-55mm Kit lens? --Would this be GREAT?: </span></strong>Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX </p><p></p><p><strong>2) What is a GREAT wildlife lens for birding, or mammals in mountainous terrain under $300?--Something BETTER or SIMILAR quality to:</strong> AF-S DX VR 55-300mm NIKKOR lens I gave up. I am willing to go complete manual focus with Sigma series etc...</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong><u>Here are a few photos that I took in my D3100 days.</u></strong></p><p><strong><u></u></strong>[ATTACH]49753[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH]49754[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH]49755[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH]49756[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH]49759[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="topgunwghs, post: 191188, member: 12468"] [B]Hello all, I live in the beautiful area of Rocky Mountain NP and have not posted here in a while, nor have I been out shooting. I have recently been on a firearm/blade purchase frenzy and have been working most of my time. I was recently recognized for my photography skills, locally, and am able to sell my work in a few places of business. These are exciting times! [/B][B]Current Setup:[COLOR=#4b0082] Nikon D3100 + 55-300mm AF-S DX VR Lens[/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]This setup is now for sale on eBay: [URL="http://www.ebay.com/itm/151110161298?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649"]Nikon D3100 Nikkor 55 300mm AF S Lens Accessories | eBay [/URL]The photographs I was able to achieve with that simplistic entry-level D-SLR were amazing, and amazed many "High-End" Pro users, with the quality I was able to achieve with such a "Low-End" Camera and Kit lens. Like many say, it is the eye that does 90% of the work and the camera finished the last 8% with 2% Post-Processing skills (which I have very little of).I have been searching for an upgrade (based on my skill set and what I need it for) for some time now, I was more than overjoyed to learn about the new D7100, but after much research the D5200 is what I will want and need, especially for the price! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Now that you have learned my quick background I have a question for 2 lens choices. I have enough trust in myself to use a Sigma etc. (non AF-S) for my 300mm + Lens. The use will be to print on Metal 10x20 -to- 20x30" 1) What is a GREAT landscape lens in all lighting conditions under $200 or should I buy the 18-55mm Kit lens? --Would this be GREAT?: [/COLOR][/B]Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX [B]2) What is a GREAT wildlife lens for birding, or mammals in mountainous terrain under $300?--Something BETTER or SIMILAR quality to:[/B] AF-S DX VR 55-300mm NIKKOR lens I gave up. I am willing to go complete manual focus with Sigma series etc... ---------------------------------------------------------------- [B][U]Here are a few photos that I took in my D3100 days. [/U][/B][ATTACH=CONFIG]49753._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]49754._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]49755._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]49756._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]49759._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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