Nikon SLR Cameras

Can i buy the camera body by itself and purchase this lens?

Mayret Rodriguez
Mayret Rodriguez

Can i buy the Nikon D5100 16.2MP Digital SLR Camera Body
7 separately buy this lens?
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR Lens. Like is it compatible? Or do i need something else to fit it on

nuclearfuel
nuclearfuel

No worries, the AF-S 55-300 mm is fully compatible with the D5100. Nothing else is needed, but something like a UV filter to protect the front lens would be advisable.

delhiguy
delhiguy

D5100 is a good camera. And the lens you have mentioned is a must have thing for outdoor and travelling shooting.

John P
John P

The deal that includes the 'standard' zoom (18 to 55mm) usually means that it would be silly to not buy the deal, probably the 'body only' is only a few dollars/pounds less than the combined deal. You would be buying a medium tele zoom (55 to 300) with no possiblity of standard or wide angle if you ignored the 18 to 55. But it's your choice, some shop will doubtless make a deal. Only the more expensive bodies usually are sold as 'body only'.

Dr. Iblis
Dr. Iblis

It is completely compatible, but the 18-55mm range is where most photographers do 80% of their shooting. It would be kind of stupid not to get that lens. Get the kit and the 55-300

thankyoumaskedman
thankyoumaskedman

It is possible to buy a D5100 body only. The 55-300mm is a pretty good, although not great lens. However, you would not want it as your only lens, because in the majority of situations you would want a wider angle. The 18-55mm kit lens is a good one, and less expensive if bought as part of a kit. Many people prefer to get the body a la carte and get the 18-105mm, which is reputed to be as sharp as the 18-55mm while being more versatile.

The 55-200mm is lighter and less expensive than the 55-300.It of course lacks the 200-300 range. The 55-200 is reputed to be a little bit sharper, although not by much. In the 200-300 range the 55-300 has pretty good center sharpness, but it can get noticeably softer in the corners. The 70-300mm VR (the good one, not the cheap one) is reputed to have better corner sharpness than the 55-300mm at 300mm, and it focuses faster and with less struggling in low light. It is more expensive, bulkier, and heavier. So the 55-300mm has some pros and cons in its category.