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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 649123" data-attributes="member: 24285"><p>Welcome</p><p></p><p>My first DSLR was a D5100 and that proved to be a good choice for me. I have no hesitation on saying go for the D5600. I'm thinking of getting one to update my D5100 which I still use when I want a much lighter weight camera. My sister-in-law bought one about a year ago. She had a D90 and it was damaged. She was considering mirrorless system but had lots of Nikon DSLR lenses. In the end she bought a D5600 and loves it. She bought a super zoom to go with it. The size and weight were big factors for her. My wife prefers our D5100 to any of my other cameras as they are all too big in her hands (or so she tells me). </p><p></p><p>As for lenses - if I were starting out again I'd start with the Nikkor 35mm DX 1.8 - fast and small and sharp. OR a 50mm 1.8 and there are lots of them to choose from. </p><p></p><p>Keep in mind the D5XXX series does not have a focus motor in the camera so you are limited to AFS and other lenses that are equipped with an internal motor. Older AF or AFD Nikon lens and other old film lenses will not autofocus (they work fine in manual mode but most people want autofocus). You need to go to a 7000 series to be able to use the old glass, but if you are thinking of older glass you may as well look at an older camera like a used or refurbished D90 or others older digitals. (I would not go older than a D90). </p><p></p><p>After a fast prime like the 35mm or 50mm lens I'd add a super zoom. These range from 18 to 200, 250 or 300mm and Tamron even brought out a super super zoom up 400 this year but that one is going for close to a grand here in Canada. I toyed with getting the Sigma 18-250 which claims to also allow for macro. Such super zooms give you a winder range than the kit lens and in the case of the sigma even a macro option. (That lens is often on sale for $400 here in Canada). The 24-100 is also a good option, often faster and more money though, Sigma sells an "Art" one that is beautiful but costly. </p><p></p><p>There is nothing wrong with kit lenses and if the price is right get one. I have used several. The best is the Nikon 16-85 which I'd recommend over the 18-55. </p><p></p><p>The 70-300 is a very common lens and many models to choose from. My first SLR came with a kit lens (28-85) and I added a 100-300mm back in the film days. Those two lenses did me for years. If you want to get to 300mm that is a good choice and economical. Depends on what you want to shoot. When I bought one for our D5100 I went Tamron and have no regrets about that. That will get you started in shooting long. </p><p></p><p>IF you can find someone around who has a DSLR with some of these lenses and is willing to show you the ropes and let you try these lenses I strongly recommend you do that. I've never met a photography enthusiast who didn't want to spend some time with someone interested in the hobby who wants to chat about camera gear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 649123, member: 24285"] Welcome My first DSLR was a D5100 and that proved to be a good choice for me. I have no hesitation on saying go for the D5600. I'm thinking of getting one to update my D5100 which I still use when I want a much lighter weight camera. My sister-in-law bought one about a year ago. She had a D90 and it was damaged. She was considering mirrorless system but had lots of Nikon DSLR lenses. In the end she bought a D5600 and loves it. She bought a super zoom to go with it. The size and weight were big factors for her. My wife prefers our D5100 to any of my other cameras as they are all too big in her hands (or so she tells me). As for lenses - if I were starting out again I'd start with the Nikkor 35mm DX 1.8 - fast and small and sharp. OR a 50mm 1.8 and there are lots of them to choose from. Keep in mind the D5XXX series does not have a focus motor in the camera so you are limited to AFS and other lenses that are equipped with an internal motor. Older AF or AFD Nikon lens and other old film lenses will not autofocus (they work fine in manual mode but most people want autofocus). You need to go to a 7000 series to be able to use the old glass, but if you are thinking of older glass you may as well look at an older camera like a used or refurbished D90 or others older digitals. (I would not go older than a D90). After a fast prime like the 35mm or 50mm lens I'd add a super zoom. These range from 18 to 200, 250 or 300mm and Tamron even brought out a super super zoom up 400 this year but that one is going for close to a grand here in Canada. I toyed with getting the Sigma 18-250 which claims to also allow for macro. Such super zooms give you a winder range than the kit lens and in the case of the sigma even a macro option. (That lens is often on sale for $400 here in Canada). The 24-100 is also a good option, often faster and more money though, Sigma sells an "Art" one that is beautiful but costly. There is nothing wrong with kit lenses and if the price is right get one. I have used several. The best is the Nikon 16-85 which I'd recommend over the 18-55. The 70-300 is a very common lens and many models to choose from. My first SLR came with a kit lens (28-85) and I added a 100-300mm back in the film days. Those two lenses did me for years. If you want to get to 300mm that is a good choice and economical. Depends on what you want to shoot. When I bought one for our D5100 I went Tamron and have no regrets about that. That will get you started in shooting long. IF you can find someone around who has a DSLR with some of these lenses and is willing to show you the ropes and let you try these lenses I strongly recommend you do that. I've never met a photography enthusiast who didn't want to spend some time with someone interested in the hobby who wants to chat about camera gear. [/QUOTE]
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