Buying a D3100 package

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Kevin H

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I'm new to DSLR'S but am getting a D3100 just wondering on thoughts for lenses for the package ??

options:

1. 18-55 and a 55-200
2. 18-55 and a 55-300
3. 18-105 and a 55-300

All Vr lenses

I'm leaning to the 3rd option

thanks in advance Rb
 
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Rick M

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Three is the best option if you really know what you want and qualities of the 18-105 fit your shooting style/goals. Two is a better option if you do not know your shooting style yet. If I were to do it all again, I would have started with the D5100 or D7000 and just the 18-55 until I learned my style and more about lenses.
 
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madcapmagishion

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fotojack said:
Definitely option 3. You'll be covered from 18mm all the way to 300mm and everything in between.
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Ummm! You will also be covered from 18-300mm with option #2 which is the setup I have with my D3100.

But if I had it to do it all over again, I would just get the new 18-300mm Nikkor lens that just came out. That way I would never(hardly ever) have to change lenses anymore. I currently use my 55-300mm as my main walk around lens.
 
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bgatty68

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Yep, I have to agree with all the guys here, I would choose option 3 if I had the chance to choose again as I chose option 1 but as i was new to DSLR's and the deal was really good thats what I chose but defo wish I had the 55-300
 
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SteveH

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I currently have the 18-55, but I'm looking at getting the 55-300 soon. For the quality it seems to give, the price is a bargain!
 
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madcapmagishion

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SteveH0773 said:
I currently have the 18-55, but I'm looking at getting the 55-300 soon. For the quality it seems to give, the price is a bargain!
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I got my Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens from Amazon.com last year in December for $249.95 with free shipping on sale. Best money I ever spent, as I now use it as my main walk around lens. It may pay you to wait a bit and see if they offer it again, before Christmas on sale again. IMO ... Its a great lens! :eagerness:
 
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