Nikon SLR Cameras

Which offer is better for Nikon D7000?

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Here is the two current offer that i found.

1)Content: Nikon D7000 Body, Nikon 18-55mm VR DX Lens, Nikon 55-200mm VR Lens…

2)Content: Nikon D7000 Body, Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Lens…

basically the price that differ from each offer is just $200. The second one is the cheaper though.
the thing is, I already got 55-200mm Tamron lens. Yes, i know nikon one is better than the tamron but should i buy another same thing? I also already got kit lens with me as well.

What do you guys think?

AWBoater
AWBoater

In the US anyway, the standard kit lens for the D7000 is the 18-105mm lens, which is superior to the 18-55mm lens in my view. I own both lenses, and I have always favored the 18-105mm over the 18-55mm.

The first one you described looks to be actually a purchase of the body only, then two lenses added on, while the second one looks to be the standard D7000 "kit".

While you did not specify which option was the more expensive, the cost of each setup should be about the same - and not a $200 difference.

In US MSRP pricing at least, the 18-55mm costs $120 and the 55-200mm is $250 ($370 total). And the 18-105mm is $400, which is a mere $30 difference.

So if the second option is $200 less, you are getting a decent discount for bundling the camera and lens as a kit. But if the second option is $200 more, it is not a good deal.

Biru
Biru

1)Content: Nikon D7000 Body, Nikon 18-55mm VR DX Lens, Nikon 55-200mm VR Lens…

See my reviews about this package here:
http://www.amazon.com/...rket022-20

My camera came with a 17-55mm kit lens and I was salivating over the idea of saving up and getting the 17-200mm lens. The quality of the kit lens itself became apparent when I took identical pictures with different lenses and the kit was clearly better. But that elusive 17-200mm- it cost 750 bucks (at least) IF you could find it in stock, and reports were that the quality was uneven- some individual lenses worked better than others. I don't have the option of trying out several lenses- I have to order online and get what I get. So when THIS baby came out, I tried it and loved it. Yes, you have to lug an extra lens around and swap it out, and if that's an issue for you then take your chances with the more expensive one. But for a fraction of the cost I expanded the range of my camera. Usually I'm in a situation where I'll probablly only need one or the other- the kit lens for indoors or parties, the telephoto for going to the zoo or camping or whatnot. My only warning: Earlier models of this typoe of lens don't have the vibration reduction. You might find the same focal range in a Nikor lens for less money, but it probably won't have "VR" attached to the name. This is a cery handy feature when shooting at the far end of the zoom scale without a tripod. I highly recommend making sure you get a lense with this feature. (Note: I'm not an expert, just a hobbyist who shoots a lot of pictures.)

Jungle Jim
Jungle Jim

AWBoater "In the US anyway, the standard kit lens for the D7000 is the 18-105mm lens, which is superior to the 18-55mm lens in my view. I own both lenses, and I have always favored the 18-105mm over the 18-55mm."

If this is correct, and in view of your existing lens, I would try to buy body only and get the Nikon 35mm (or 50mm) f1.8 lens - should be about $200 & is a lens I would get a lot of use from.

Best Buy recently had the Nikon 18-200 VR11 for $600 - I would aim for that in the longer run (if it suits your needs)