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Offline gizzywizzy

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Nikon D5100
« on: 23 April 2012, 22:15 »
Just bought myself a Nikon D5100 which comes with a standard 18-55 mm lens.  What telephoto lens would you guys recommend I purchase as a companion to the standard lens.
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Re: Nikon D5100
« Reply #1 on: 23 April 2012, 23:54 »
Out of interest what make you choose the 5100? In termof lens you get what you pay for... If you want something cheap then id say the tamron 70-300 which is around 100 quid.

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Re: Nikon D5100
« Reply #2 on: 24 April 2012, 08:53 »
really depends on your budget, as said 70-300 is a nice range.  Nikon also do a 55-300 and 55-200 which will cover the full range (as you've already got 18-55).  The Nikon lenses come in around £275 and £200 respectively.

Also why the D5100 when the D3200 is out next month?

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Re: Nikon D5100
« Reply #3 on: 24 April 2012, 20:59 »
Was offered the d5100 by a mate who only used it once so it was a bit of a bargain at £200,  no way would I get the new Nikon for that so was a no brainer or me.

Thanks for info on lenses.
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Re: Nikon D5100
« Reply #4 on: 24 April 2012, 22:10 »
Bargain for 200 quid.  :cool:

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Re: Nikon D5100
« Reply #5 on: 24 April 2012, 22:36 »
Yes it was defo, and not a bad camera for a relative beginner.
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Re: Nikon D5100
« Reply #6 on: 02 May 2012, 16:04 »
I just bought a new one of these for £550, then I get 65 squids cashback.

Very good camera so far as a noob! rather quickly buying kit and printing guides off the t'internet before a very last minute trip to tunisia this weekend.

d5100, 18-55 kit lens, 16GB lexar pro class 10 133x SD card, cleaning stuff, fancy Tiffen 0.6 ND filter, bouncy neoprene strap, lens hood, second battery and as it was cheap .... a remote.

Bag insert hasn't arrived from the states in time, grrrr! Will wrap it up in a towel Arab style for the trip.

Planning on selling the gf for a camel whilst I'm there so should have plenty of cash for some new lenses on the return. woo!
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Re: Nikon D5100
« Reply #7 on: 02 May 2012, 16:11 »
think you may get a little frustrated with the 18-55 lens as they arnt great, did they offer an option to upgrade to the 18-105 lens?

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Re: Nikon D5100
« Reply #8 on: 02 May 2012, 18:19 »
Future Developments (In Order):

1, 10-24mm
2, 35mm Prime
3, 70-300mm
4, Graduated Filters

Based on ATGNI principles, I'm trying to be conservative.

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Re: Nikon D5100
« Reply #9 on: 02 May 2012, 18:47 »
I would say start with a prime (50mm is the cheapest and most popular because it lends itself to many situations), then a 70-300mm to cover distance and then worry about an ultra-wide (10-20) which is going to cost more than the previous 2 lenses combined.
Don't forget to add a tripod, otherwise that remote is pointless.
And then if you want add a flash.

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