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Help me choose a lens for my new DSLR please

  • 02-02-2010 11:04am
    #1
    batman1
    Registered Users Posts: 602 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I got a Nikon d3000 with the 18-55 VR kit lens for Xmas. I would like to get another lens suitable for wildlife etc, and have been looking at the following ones.

    Tamron 70-300mm F4/5.6 DI LD Macro (Nikon AF) £169 from Jessops.

    Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 AFS G (Black) £179 from Jessops

    My budget is around these prices but I am not an expert and would like peoples opinions on these for a beginner. I am also confused on the difference between AF and AFS. I think my D3000 is AFS fitting but does it matter?

    I f anyone has a suggestion for a tripod around the £40-50 mark then please let me know.

    Many thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    On your D3000 the "AF" lens will not AutoFocus as it does not have an AF Motor in the lens & your body does not have one either. The AFS does have an inbuilt motor so will AutoFocus.

    200mm is probably a bit short for a lot of Wildlife. 300mm is still probably on the short side.

    As for a suggestion for a Tripod for that money, you are not going to get a good one for that money.


  • #3
    batman1
    Registered Users Posts: 602 ✭✭✭batman1


    I just bought the Nikon 55-22 A-FS VR DX lens new for £160. Good deal?

    Looking for a suitable tripod for this on my D3000.

    Has anyone got or used a HAMA star 63 tripod. They are greatly reduced online.

    Or this one. http://http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavy-Professional-Aluminium-Camera-Tripod/dp/B000M342TK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265127689&sr=1-5

    It has good reviews, but will it fit my Nikon? Are there different fits on different tripods, like the lenses?


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