Lens for D5200 ?

Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

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Last question...comparing D5200 and D5100 - do you think the extra 8MPs are worth spending that money ? Based on my knowledge and research it seems like the extra megapixels are only good for cropping images but 16MPs are more than enough.
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Well it's not just 8MP you're getting with the 5D200 over the D5100. The D5200 also has a lot more focus points (39 vs 11) than the D5100, more cross-type focus points (9 vs 1), a little bit better color depth, shoots a little faster in continuous-mode, and has a slightly better dynamic range. So there are several improvements of varying importance I'd say, between the two.

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kluisi

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Horoscope Fish said:
If your budget is $200 or less your options are going to be very limited because good glass is not cheap. The Nikon 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 would be a good place to start. That lens sells for about $250 new, refurbs are less of course and should not be difficult to find. Also in the $200 range would be either Nikon's 35mm f/1.8G or Nikon's 50mm f/1.8G prime lenses.
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He could get a 18-55mm and a 55-200mm for just a little over $200 if he shops refurb. Cameta has both available. the 18-55mm is $99, and the 55-200mm is $119. I believe both would come with a 1 year warranty. That range should cover pretty much anything that he might ever want to shoot albeit at lesser quality than spending more for better glass.

18-55mm ==> Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens - Factory Refurbished includes Full 1 Year Warranty
55-200mm ==> Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G DX AF-S ED Zoom-Nikkor Lens - Factory Refurbished includes Full 1 Year Warranty
 
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super

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The gadgets that I was taking about that I'm planning to shoot are, smartphones, tablets, tech stuff etc (mostly videos).

So I need lens good for that plus something good for outdoor which I can use for taking personal pictures.
 
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mauckcg

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super said:
The gadgets that I was taking about that I'm planning to shoot are, smartphones, tablets, tech stuff etc (mostly videos).

So I need lens good for that plus something good for outdoor which I can use for taking personal pictures.
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The problem with that, we can recommend full on professional stuff that will cost you 4 arms and 5 legs down to the kit lens groups. What you end up with really depends on your budget and what you think you will need. I think a body and a 18-105 or 18-140 will be a good starting point and will help you figure out what other lenses will fit your needs.
 
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fotojack

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Based on what you need, get the 18-140. In my opinion, it's your best option. Remember this important fact of photography: there is no one-lens-does-it-all. Read the manual your camera came with....lots of good information in there for new photographers. Check out You Tube videos on subjects you're interested in. Asking questions is one thing; asking how to operate your camera is YOUR responsibility! :)
What part of the planet do you live in? I don't see that in your profile. It helps us answer some of your questions, such as camera and lens prices, which differ all over the world.
 
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super

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1) How is Tamron 18-270mm F3.5 as compared to 18-105 or 18-140 ? Is 18-270 better ?

2) Which is better AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1.8G OR 50mm F1.8 ? Also..is 50mm F1.8 also a prime lens ?
 
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super

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Hi Don, yes I'll get 18~140 lens. I'm just trying to understand the difference between lens so I would appreciate if you could please provide me answer for above 2 points.
 
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