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D5100
Prime or 18-55
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<blockquote data-quote="Marcel" data-source="post: 40691" data-attributes="member: 3903"><p>I would say it is quite fair to say that. But…the question you should be asking yourself is what do YOU need?</p><p>If I was working around horses, I'm not so sure I'd use primes. Think of the shots you might loose while changing lenses, think of all the dust that can get into your sensor while changing lenses in a stable.</p><p>If most of your shots are done outside, you can afford to have a "not too fast lens" since there should be enough light and your D5100 can manage higher ISO than the older generations DSLRs. It also depends if you need more of a telephoto or a medium wide to short telephoto for most of your shots.</p><p></p><p>Remember that there is NO magic do it all lens. Every lens can have it's niche and do great images if used properly. But if most of your shots are done in a darker environment, a 5.6 lens will not be cutting it for you.</p><p></p><p>Depending on your budget, I'd try to get a 70-200 2.8. Or an 80-200 2.8. Have a look at the used lenses and shop around. Were you happy with your 70-300 before? Was this range used most of the time? Were you using the 70-200 more than the 200-300 range? All these questions are yours to answer and will help you decide on your real needs. I think that only you can really know what your needs are. And also, make sure you don't get your needs mixed up with your desires, DAMHIK <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marcel, post: 40691, member: 3903"] I would say it is quite fair to say that. But…the question you should be asking yourself is what do YOU need? If I was working around horses, I'm not so sure I'd use primes. Think of the shots you might loose while changing lenses, think of all the dust that can get into your sensor while changing lenses in a stable. If most of your shots are done outside, you can afford to have a "not too fast lens" since there should be enough light and your D5100 can manage higher ISO than the older generations DSLRs. It also depends if you need more of a telephoto or a medium wide to short telephoto for most of your shots. Remember that there is NO magic do it all lens. Every lens can have it's niche and do great images if used properly. But if most of your shots are done in a darker environment, a 5.6 lens will not be cutting it for you. Depending on your budget, I'd try to get a 70-200 2.8. Or an 80-200 2.8. Have a look at the used lenses and shop around. Were you happy with your 70-300 before? Was this range used most of the time? Were you using the 70-200 more than the 200-300 range? All these questions are yours to answer and will help you decide on your real needs. I think that only you can really know what your needs are. And also, make sure you don't get your needs mixed up with your desires, DAMHIK :) [/QUOTE]
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