Tim_P
New member
I am trying to put together a nice little package of lenses for my 3200 and ran into a problem. I have the 18-55 kit lens that came with the camera and a 50mm F/1.8, now I am wanting to get a telephoto lens. I cant seem to make up my mind between the Nikkor 70-300mm F/4-5.6 G or the AF-S 55-200mm F/4-5.6. While auto focus is great it isnt everything, especially when the 70-300mm is $100 less. I tend to be all over the map as far as photography. I do a lot of landscape, wildlife, portraits and street. Me and the wife also go to a lot of concerts and festivals so needing something with plenty of reach and good in low light will come in handy as I cant always swing front row seats. So I was wondering if anyone had experience with any of these two lenses. Is the extra reach of the 70-300 worth forgoing autofocus? Or is the 55-200 plenty for a beginner? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.