Best Lens For A Nikon: D3100 DSLR?
I'm very interested in the creative arts side of things, I study graphic design, I work for a TV post production company and I also do the occasional video with my phone or two.
Recently I've become a lot more interested in photography and video and as of in the next few weeks or so, I wanted to buy a camera that would produce some amazing pictures and HD video for a small price.
I decided after a lot of research that because I'm a beginner I would buy a cheap entry level DSLR as I have no experience with SLRs and I've only used the standard point and shoot cameras.
I decided that the Nikon D3100 would be great, but being a novice, I don't quite understand what lenses would be best for my situation.
As I do a lot of picture/video post processing, I would like to find out what lens would be the best for taking pictures and video of nature, towns, citys, landscapes etc. And maybe even some people for small movies. It will all probably somehow be incorporated into all my work.
Price of the lens doesn't matter as I would later probably invest into it if i really enjoy what I'm doing, but not crazy prices so I'd say the cap would be at around £300.
I would appreciate any information you could share with me and thank you in advance!
Added (1). Regardless of the price, could you name some of the lenses you guys have in mind or give me a price reference?
I may forget about a budget and just work towards buying an expensive one, but I want to know what lens would be the best all rounder for close and distant shots.
Just get the camera with a kit lens. To take a step up in lenses, to really good lens is quite expensive, probably more than two times what you wish to spend. You are smart to put your money into lenses, just wait until you have enough money to buy a top of the line lens.
In the event that you're searching for a Nikon zoom lens with full HD movie, Nikon D3100 might be your response. The Nikon D3100 is the first Nikon DSLR to headline 1080p movie catch, HD and full time self-adjust at 24p… Nikon D3100 A significant gear with Nikon D3100 is a 18-55MM ZOOM LENS with vibration reduction picture stabilization. For catching representations of wild globe or in the midst of a furlough, the lens gives clients a zoom capacity.
I have been using SLR lenses for almost 30 years and no good cheap lenses have been built in the last 10 years with the exception of the (as mentioned by others) 18-55 kit lens. GET IT!
When you want a bit more quality look at a 35mm or 50mm fixed lens.