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<blockquote data-quote="Eob" data-source="post: 266224" data-attributes="member: 12670"><p>The first lens that I bought for my d3100 is the telephoto 55-300mm. I bought it refurbished for about 250, I think. Check out refurbished stuff, its on amazon and sites like adorama and cameta. They are much more affordable, and can be better than new because they were individually checked out by nikon workers, opposed to a new one off the assembly line. I'm really happy with my telephoto lens. Its great for taking pics of kids and animals. You can step back and snap shots while they are unaware to get some great candid shots. The long focal length also makes for great portraits.</p><p></p><p>My next lens is in the mail, 35mm 1.8 fixed lens. It can be found new for $199 on various sites. Because the d3100 has a smaller 'cropped' sensor, the actual view of 35mm is equivalent to 50mm, which is a normal view lens...close to what the human eye sees. Its supposed to be sharper than the kit lens. Since its fixed, you have to physically move closer or further from the subject or to create the composition desired. The kit lens has a max f number of 3.5, so at 1.8, this lens lets in a ton more light, letting you take pictures in low light without flash. I can't wait to play with it.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't buy an external flash. I would check out refurb deals and get your paws on some new lenses asap. Have fun with your new camera!</p><p></p><p>also, try searching dslr on youtube. So many helpful videos!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eob, post: 266224, member: 12670"] The first lens that I bought for my d3100 is the telephoto 55-300mm. I bought it refurbished for about 250, I think. Check out refurbished stuff, its on amazon and sites like adorama and cameta. They are much more affordable, and can be better than new because they were individually checked out by nikon workers, opposed to a new one off the assembly line. I'm really happy with my telephoto lens. Its great for taking pics of kids and animals. You can step back and snap shots while they are unaware to get some great candid shots. The long focal length also makes for great portraits. My next lens is in the mail, 35mm 1.8 fixed lens. It can be found new for $199 on various sites. Because the d3100 has a smaller 'cropped' sensor, the actual view of 35mm is equivalent to 50mm, which is a normal view lens...close to what the human eye sees. Its supposed to be sharper than the kit lens. Since its fixed, you have to physically move closer or further from the subject or to create the composition desired. The kit lens has a max f number of 3.5, so at 1.8, this lens lets in a ton more light, letting you take pictures in low light without flash. I can't wait to play with it. I wouldn't buy an external flash. I would check out refurb deals and get your paws on some new lenses asap. Have fun with your new camera! also, try searching dslr on youtube. So many helpful videos! [/QUOTE]
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