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<blockquote data-quote="Clovishound" data-source="post: 788188" data-attributes="member: 50197"><p>I have the 18-55 kit lens that came with my D3400. It is not a high end lens. It is, however, a very capable lens, and I have taken a lot of photos with it with excellent results. I understand wanting something that has a longer zoom ratio, although that usually comes at a price, both in the wallet and often in lens quality, all other things being equal. </p><p></p><p>Bottom line is, I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up if you run across a good deal. They are a very common lens and often folks will upgrade and have one sitting around gathering dust. Heck, you can get a factory refurb from Nikon for $100. The 18-140 is more like $320. I upgraded the 70-300 that came with my Daughter's D5600. I thought I might be able to save some money by trading it in and got a quote from one of the major used camera companies. Trade in was $40, not worth parting with a backup lens. The 18-55 would have been even less. </p><p></p><p>Not trying to talk you out of the lens you want, just pointing out that the 18-55 is a real bargain, and a capable lens.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Clovishound, post: 788188, member: 50197"] I have the 18-55 kit lens that came with my D3400. It is not a high end lens. It is, however, a very capable lens, and I have taken a lot of photos with it with excellent results. I understand wanting something that has a longer zoom ratio, although that usually comes at a price, both in the wallet and often in lens quality, all other things being equal. Bottom line is, I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up if you run across a good deal. They are a very common lens and often folks will upgrade and have one sitting around gathering dust. Heck, you can get a factory refurb from Nikon for $100. The 18-140 is more like $320. I upgraded the 70-300 that came with my Daughter's D5600. I thought I might be able to save some money by trading it in and got a quote from one of the major used camera companies. Trade in was $40, not worth parting with a backup lens. The 18-55 would have been even less. Not trying to talk you out of the lens you want, just pointing out that the 18-55 is a real bargain, and a capable lens. [/QUOTE]
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