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<blockquote data-quote="RocketCowboy" data-source="post: 374620" data-attributes="member: 25095">Re: D5300 Lens Kit Options - Need Help (18-140mm single, or 18-55mm &amp; 55-300mm twin)I would suggest the 18-140mm as well.I picked up a D5300 kit with both the 18-55 and 55-300mm lenses that you mentioned. The primary problem I ran into ... swapping lenses. And make no mistake, carrying both lenses is heavier than just putting the 18-140mm on the body and being done with it.I ended up picking up a 24-120mm FX lens when upgrading glass, and that has been my predominate lens for most trips. I also have a 10-24mm wide angle when I want the very wide landscape shots, but 90% of the time the 24-120 is on the camera unless I'm trying to do something specific with the wide angle or a prime. That being said, my wife pretty much prefers that the 55-300mm is the only lens mounted when she's shooting the D5300, so as you can see ... your mileage may vary. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="RocketCowboy, post: 374620, member: 25095"] [b]Re: D5300 Lens Kit Options - Need Help (18-140mm single, or 18-55mm & 55-300mm twin)[/b] I would suggest the 18-140mm as well. I picked up a D5300 kit with both the 18-55 and 55-300mm lenses that you mentioned. The primary problem I ran into ... swapping lenses. And make no mistake, carrying both lenses is heavier than just putting the 18-140mm on the body and being done with it. I ended up picking up a 24-120mm FX lens when upgrading glass, and that has been my predominate lens for most trips. I also have a 10-24mm wide angle when I want the very wide landscape shots, but 90% of the time the 24-120 is on the camera unless I'm trying to do something specific with the wide angle or a prime. That being said, my wife pretty much prefers that the 55-300mm is the only lens mounted when she's shooting the D5300, so as you can see ... your mileage may vary. :) [/QUOTE]

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