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Nikon DSLR Cameras
D3300
Which telephoto/zoom lenses should I consider?
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<blockquote data-quote="RocketCowboy" data-source="post: 589057" data-attributes="member: 25095"><p>Howdy and welcome to Nikonites!</p><p></p><p>Some good information has already been provided here on lens options: Nikon (of course), Tamron, Sigma, and Tokina, to name a few. My first Nikon DSLR was the D5300. I got a kit that included the older Nikon AF-S 18-55mm VRII lens (the predecessor to your AF-P lens) and also the AF-S 55-300mm that i just sold. The one thing I haven't heard you mention is budget. The 55-300 can be picked up used in the $160-200 range and performs pretty well for a lens at that price point. I replaced my 55-300 with the 70-300mm that [MENTION=19808]JH Foto[/MENTION] mentioned, but that lens runs closer to $500. </p><p></p><p>As for the lens labeling, each manufacturer is going to use different labels for features, so Nikon's VR is called VC with Tamron. It's enough to keep your head spinning while you sort it all out. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> On the Nikon/Nikkor side, you'll be wanting to stay with AF-S lenses for you D3300, since your camera body will need for the lens to have it's own auto focus servo if you want that to work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RocketCowboy, post: 589057, member: 25095"] Howdy and welcome to Nikonites! Some good information has already been provided here on lens options: Nikon (of course), Tamron, Sigma, and Tokina, to name a few. My first Nikon DSLR was the D5300. I got a kit that included the older Nikon AF-S 18-55mm VRII lens (the predecessor to your AF-P lens) and also the AF-S 55-300mm that i just sold. The one thing I haven't heard you mention is budget. The 55-300 can be picked up used in the $160-200 range and performs pretty well for a lens at that price point. I replaced my 55-300 with the 70-300mm that [MENTION=19808]JH Foto[/MENTION] mentioned, but that lens runs closer to $500. As for the lens labeling, each manufacturer is going to use different labels for features, so Nikon's VR is called VC with Tamron. It's enough to keep your head spinning while you sort it all out. :) On the Nikon/Nikkor side, you'll be wanting to stay with AF-S lenses for you D3300, since your camera body will need for the lens to have it's own auto focus servo if you want that to work. [/QUOTE]
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