New lens prices

[suddabym]

Does anyone know what the best price is for a telephoto lens for the d5100 ? In the uk please

 

[mikew_RIP]

It depends on what your after i just paid £199 for the 55-300

mike

 

[gqtuazon]

Which specific lens are you interested in owning?

 

[suddabym]

Im not sure really im new to photography so was looking for some information or help on the matter.

 

[mikew_RIP]

Then back to basics what do you think you would like to take pictures of and what is your budget.

mike

 

[suddabym]

Id like to take pictures of scenery rivers lakes trees etc and animals so to be honest im not really sure what lens i will need my budget is around £150 not a lot i know :-(

 

[mikew_RIP]

If you got the 18-55 with the camera then the 55-300 i have would possibly fit the bill but £50 over budget,i have seen them slightly cheaper but the sellers where questionable.You could get the 55-200 within budget but for wildlife its a bit short.

mike

 

[suddabym]

Would you say that the non official nikon lenses are any good or am i best off sticking with official as i dont really have a lot of money :-( ?
And thanks for the advice.

 

[mikew_RIP]

There is a sigma 70-300 which is a decent lens and may come in your budget,there are several versions you would need the one with a motor in and special glass,i will try to find a link and post it for you,the nikon 55-300 would have the edge though for focus speed,image quality,and vibration reduction (to help avoid camera shake) will post a couple of links in a moment.

 

[mikew_RIP]

This is the sigma i think,no mention of the focus motor so you would need to check it has a motor.

SIGMA 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO - NIKON - NEW - UK STOCK - INCLUDES KENKO UV FILTER 0085126504441 | eBay

This is the nikon but i dont know the company selling,it will be a grey import so no nikon back up

Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR 55-300 f4.5-5.6 ~ IN UK Fast Shipping 0018208021970 | eBay

 

[mikew_RIP]

This is where i got my 55-300 from grey import but 12 months dealer warranty

NIKON AF-S 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 - REFURBISHED - 12 MONTHS WARRANTY - UK * | eBay

They have been dealers for 30 years i like a bit of history

 

[suddabym]

Wow thanks for all the info its much appreciated will look in to them all thanks again

 

[mikew_RIP]

If your still not sure after some research come back and ask as many questions as you need to.

mike

 

[suddabym]

Thank you mike very kind of you.