Help choosing DSLR
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Machin3
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Got my pretty toy in yesterday and I've been playing around with it. I really like it so far. Definitely a big difference from the Canon G10.
I was wondering in terms of lenses, and pardon me because I am still learning this new system of DSLRs, what kind of lense would I need to get a farther zoom if that's the correct term to use with DSLRs. Like in the terms of a point and shoot camera, you had say a 15x zoom for example. Is there a lense that allows you to zoom in farther than the stock lense?
I was wondering in terms of lenses, and pardon me because I am still learning this new system of DSLRs, what kind of lense would I need to get a farther zoom if that's the correct term to use with DSLRs. Like in the terms of a point and shoot camera, you had say a 15x zoom for example. Is there a lense that allows you to zoom in farther than the stock lense?
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Oh yes there are lots. Here is an example of one of many: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-300m...359165829&sr=8-1&keywords=zoom+lens+for+d3200
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For zoom yes. They cost between $140-$400, depending on what you get for what camera. When you get Geoff's camera, you'll be spending $1000-$3000.
I personally recommend this lens. http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-200m...74&sr=8-2&keywords=Nikkor+zoom+lens+for+d3200
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Any time, if you have anymore questions, shoot away:good:
Yes, the bigger the second number, usually the longer the focal length.
However, you'll want to keep your 18-55 too because obviously the 55-200, 55-300 and 70-300 lenses aren't wide lenses (they are telephoto only). The smaller the first number, the wider-angle the lens is.
So for the wide shots (landscapes mainly), you'll want your 18-55. For the telephoto shots (nature, planes, 'things which are a long way away'), you'll want your zoom lens.
Nikon have a great tool here which allows you to try lenses virtually - here it is http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/ just drag the slider along and it'll tell you what focal length you're looking at. As you will be able to see, there isn't a lot of difference between 200mm and 300mm, so I'd probably save your money and get the 55-200mm. Make sure you get the AF-S one with VR because the D3200 doesn't have an in-built focus motor. VR is handy too as it will minimise blurry shots taken at long focal lengths.
By the way, I'm thinking about picking up that lens for airshows.
However, you'll want to keep your 18-55 too because obviously the 55-200, 55-300 and 70-300 lenses aren't wide lenses (they are telephoto only). The smaller the first number, the wider-angle the lens is.
So for the wide shots (landscapes mainly), you'll want your 18-55. For the telephoto shots (nature, planes, 'things which are a long way away'), you'll want your zoom lens.
Nikon have a great tool here which allows you to try lenses virtually - here it is http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/ just drag the slider along and it'll tell you what focal length you're looking at. As you will be able to see, there isn't a lot of difference between 200mm and 300mm, so I'd probably save your money and get the 55-200mm. Make sure you get the AF-S one with VR because the D3200 doesn't have an in-built focus motor. VR is handy too as it will minimise blurry shots taken at long focal lengths.
By the way, I'm thinking about picking up that lens for airshows.