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<blockquote data-quote="Polzy" data-source="post: 374269" data-attributes="member: 33954">Hi All,Within the next week I will be purchasing the Nikon D5300 as my first DSLR camera, but I am stuck on what lens kit I should get with it.Option 1. Nikon D5300 with Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens - $805 AustralianOption 2. Nikon D5300 with Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VRII, and Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens - $839 AustralianThe main reason for getting the camera now is that this time next year I'll be away on our honeymoon and I really want to get some memorable photos as we travel through Europe. I don't mind the idea of travelling with 2 lenses if they're the right ones that will cover almost all scenarios (portrait, every day, building, landscape). Excited about the purchase, and the learning curve that comes with <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I've tried to do as much research before posting my stupid question (even posting on Facebook...to which most replies were unhelpful &quot;Don't get a Nikon...get a Canon&quot;. Any guidance you can give around which kit would suit better and why would be appreciated. P.S &gt; This is my first post having just joined the forum, please play nice with me (noob). Thanks.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Polzy, post: 374269, member: 33954"] Hi All, Within the next week I will be purchasing the Nikon D5300 as my first DSLR camera, but I am stuck on what lens kit I should get with it. Option 1. Nikon D5300 with Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens - $805 Australian Option 2. Nikon D5300 with Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VRII, and Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens - $839 Australian The main reason for getting the camera now is that this time next year I'll be away on our honeymoon and I really want to get some memorable photos as we travel through Europe. I don't mind the idea of travelling with 2 lenses if they're the right ones that will cover almost all scenarios (portrait, every day, building, landscape). Excited about the purchase, and the learning curve that comes with :) I've tried to do as much research before posting my stupid question (even posting on Facebook...to which most replies were unhelpful "Don't get a Nikon...get a Canon". Any guidance you can give around which kit would suit better and why would be appreciated. P.S > This is my first post having just joined the forum, please play nice with me (noob). Thanks. [/QUOTE]

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