Reddit reviews Nikon 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Nikon 70 300 millimeter f/4 5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens; Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.26xFocal length range: 70 300 millimeter, minimum focus distance: 4.9 ft.; (1.5 m); maximum angle of view (dx format): 22°50', maximum angle of view (fx format) 34°20'. Minimum angle of view (dx-format)-5°20'. Minimum angle of view (fx-format)-8°10'Accepts 62 millimeter filters, count on genuine Nikon optics for outstanding picture quality; compatible format(s) fx, dx, fx in dx crop mode,35 millimeter filmAutofocus is not supported by DSLRs lacking an autofocus motor, such as the d3000 series, d5000 series, d40, d40x, and d60, where the lens may be used with manual focus only.Note: refer the user manual before use also kindly refer the compatibility image from the image section for better purchase
I had a similar budget and looked at the Nikon D3000, D5000 and D90. Then the D3100 came out, so I compared that too.
Essentially it came down to:
Also:
Essentially, the D90 and the D5000 have very little between them for image capture, but the D5000 does video and is still about $300 cheaper.
Digital Photography Review is a great site for comparisons, especially the the side by side view (check "Show All Cameras" to compare older models like the D90) — it even highlights the winning model for each criteria.
I grabbed the D5000 and later the Tamron 70-300mm lens for less than $150 — it's a great piece of glass for the price.
You can see examples of my photos since I got my D5000 in August on flickr — all taken with the kit lens (18-55mm) and the Tamron.
Edit: I was coming from a used D40, to give this some context.
Edit 2: Corrected D90 video statement
Edit 3: Note about lenses & auto-focusing
I have a Nikon D3300, and was looking for a somewhat cheap lens for trying to get a shot of the upcoming eclipse. I found the following and was wondering if it'd be enough. I think 300mm might be cutting it close, but anything I've looked for above that is really outside my current price range. Any suggestions? Thank you
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00005Y3OM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484927237&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=nikon+lens&dpPl=1&dpID=41L3CJjlSBL&ref=plSrch what about something like this
any thoughts on the following lens if i want an affordable lens to shoot surf photography from the beach? seems to get mixed reviews...
Nikon 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G Zoom Lens with Auto Focus
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005Y3OM/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2DEHNSWILKJ05&colid=2TXNAU6E5Y2Q9
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It depends a lot on what you'll be shooting of course.
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i'd probably bring a big zoom and a 35mm prime lens, because it will end up being about 50mm with your D3500's 1.5x crop.
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can't beat either for the price.
I often bring the so-so kit lens on hiking trips as well, since it's frankly pretty durable and essentially disposible, very replaceable. I wouldn't mind if i broke it.