Nikon D3200

[Capt Morgan]

I'm new to digital photography, mainly because I was given
a Nikon D3200 as a gift a couple of months back.
It came with an 18-55mm lens and I was looking opinions
on what people think of this camera before I start spending
cash on additional lenses ?

 

[stevec2004]

I've only been using a digital camera for about 18 months and for the last 9 months or so the D3200.I'm quite happy with the results but have got a bit carried away with lenses.I should have asked on here first before buying but have bought and sold a few on Ebay until I found what I wanted.An expensive way of doing it but have settled for my current lenses which seem okay for what I want which is fast cars,aircraft and locos.

 

[Capt Morgan]

Thanks Steve, what lenses have you settled on ?

 

[TCR4x4]

The camera is fine, will do everything you want and more, so just use it. You'll soon find out if you want/need anything extra. Don't spend money just for the sake of it.
The only thing you might want sooner rather than later is a longer zoom lens, or a macro lens if you decide that's the area you want to go In to. For now, use the kit lens, learn the camera and enjoy shooting.

 

[stevec2004]

Thanks Steve, what lenses have you settled on ?

I got hold a cheap Sigma 150-500mm through Ebay (wouldn't auto focus but I took it to Sigma who fixed it for me )which seemed okay at Silverstone for the F1 GP and I use either a Nikon 55-300mm or Sigma 18-250mm generally and have got a Sigma 10-20mm for the static shots.

Just have to learn what to do with them now