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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: archonforest on May 22, 2014, 03:57:56 AM

Title: Zoom Lens help
Post by: archonforest on May 22, 2014, 03:57:56 AM
Looking for a zoom lens(around 200mm) for my Nikon D3100 camera. The f/ number can be high as I will not use it at night. The price as low as possible...hehe...

Can someone suggest a good but budget lens?
Title: Re: Zoom Lens help
Post by: kaedorg on May 22, 2014, 04:18:42 AM
I know the price must be as low as possible.
But I would suggest a VR version (Vibrating Reduction)
You can find 55-200, 55-300, 70-300.
The best one is the 70-300
Would suggest for low budget Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5,6 Di LD IF Macro 1/2 around 100 euros (no VR)

David
Title: Re: Zoom Lens help
Post by: archonforest on May 22, 2014, 04:31:12 AM
That is a pretty good price...thx David.  :)


Btw does anyone using this lens? Any feedback would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Zoom Lens help
Post by: Dune on May 22, 2014, 10:23:07 AM
I've got a Nikon 18-200 (VR) which is very excellent and my standard lens, but it will be more expensive than 100 euros.
Title: Re: Zoom Lens help
Post by: archonforest on May 22, 2014, 10:46:08 AM
Thx Dune. I found a 55-200 Nikkor for 110Euros. Not that bad...price-wise...

Another question I have is the VR is really important?
Title: Re: Zoom Lens help
Post by: Dune on May 22, 2014, 11:03:19 AM
It reduces unsharpness with low shutterspeeds, but if you hold your camera steady, it's not thát important. If you find a good deal and the lens hasn't got it, I wouldn't hesitate. But if it's only a minor sum more, I'd go for VR.