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<blockquote data-quote="bluenoser" data-source="post: 49475" data-attributes="member: 6351"><p>Great choice! The 5100 is a super camera.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You'll find that you'll be wanting lots of little extras over the years with photography as your hobby! lol! (It's called NAS - Nikon Acquisition Syndrome <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />)</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Since you're unsure whether you prefer the 35mm or 50mm focal length, why not take the 18-55 you already own, set it at both 35mm and then at 50mm and see which field of view you prefer. Both the 35mm and 50mm lenses are excellent, fast little lenses so it really comes down to which focal length will work best for *you*. Some prefer the 35 and others the 50 (some get both!) - there is no universally correct answer to this question.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't know any of those flashes but if you can't swing the SB-700 (which really is your best bet) then perhaps look into the Sunpak PF30X or the Yong Nuo YN467 as SB400 alternatives. However if you can wait, save up a bit more you'd be much further ahead of the game with one of Nikon's best flashes - the SB700.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>There aren't many issues that are as open to debate as opinions on the usefulness of filters! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> However let me give you a bit about mine in relation to your situation.</p><p></p><p>Higher end Hoya filters are fine quality. However while I like to use good quality B+W MRC filters (read: expensive) on my expensive lenses ($1,000+) I don't use them on my less expensive lenses - the cost/benefit ratio doesn't seem to work for me. Just keep your hood extended and the front lens element will be deeply recessed and reasonably well protected. However many people still do choose to use filters for all of their lenses and you could do much worse than Hoya.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck to you sir.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bluenoser, post: 49475, member: 6351"] Great choice! The 5100 is a super camera. You'll find that you'll be wanting lots of little extras over the years with photography as your hobby! lol! (It's called NAS - Nikon Acquisition Syndrome :)) Since you're unsure whether you prefer the 35mm or 50mm focal length, why not take the 18-55 you already own, set it at both 35mm and then at 50mm and see which field of view you prefer. Both the 35mm and 50mm lenses are excellent, fast little lenses so it really comes down to which focal length will work best for *you*. Some prefer the 35 and others the 50 (some get both!) - there is no universally correct answer to this question. I don't know any of those flashes but if you can't swing the SB-700 (which really is your best bet) then perhaps look into the Sunpak PF30X or the Yong Nuo YN467 as SB400 alternatives. However if you can wait, save up a bit more you'd be much further ahead of the game with one of Nikon's best flashes - the SB700. There aren't many issues that are as open to debate as opinions on the usefulness of filters! :) However let me give you a bit about mine in relation to your situation. Higher end Hoya filters are fine quality. However while I like to use good quality B+W MRC filters (read: expensive) on my expensive lenses ($1,000+) I don't use them on my less expensive lenses - the cost/benefit ratio doesn't seem to work for me. Just keep your hood extended and the front lens element will be deeply recessed and reasonably well protected. However many people still do choose to use filters for all of their lenses and you could do much worse than Hoya. Best of luck to you sir. [/QUOTE]
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