Which Nikon?

[nickc]

Got about £500-£600 to spend.

Quite new to DSLRs and still class myself as an amateur.

So far I've narrowed it down to the D3100/D3200/D5100?

Any advice? Will need it to come with a decent lens, the D5100 is £580 in Jessops and comes with a 18-105 VR Lens.

Fire away ...

 

[cambsno]

I would probably get the 3100, maybe the 3200 then get a 18-70 second hand, and then a 55-200 or 35mm or 50mm depending on budgets and what you shoot

 

[callumduff]

I second the comment above, the 35 DX f/1.8 secondhand is 100% worth it and it should be a must buy on your camera kit list

 

[pooley]

Agreed, go for the d3xxx series, and save the money for lenses. That will make a much bigger difference to your shots than buying a d5100.

What do you intend on shooting?

Mike

 

[nickc]

Thanks guys; the 3200 is 550 and comes with a standard lens so I'll probably go worth the 3100

Well I'll be talking pictures of sports, wildlife, landscapes, and one day close up shots of flowers, insects etc

 

[pooley]

Is there any particular reason you're only considering nikon?

The reason I ask - and please don't let this turn into a nikon v canon debate - is that in my opinion canon has a bit more choice for lenses for sports and wildlife such as the 100-400mm or f4 versions of the 70-200mm's.

It's not the be all and end all but might be worth considering.

Mike

 

[icnoble]

I would pay the extra for the D3200, its a great camera

 

[Phil Young]

I would pay the extra for the D3200, its a great camera

Me too. When you get into photography more you'll realise how good this body is and what you can do with it.

If I didn't love the D7000's buttons and autofocus...I might even downgrade!

 

[nickc]

Decided on the 3100, girlfriend goes to order but secretly orders the D3200!

I'm chuffed. Thanks for the advice and tips

 

[Phil Young]

Excellent news. Let us know what you think of it