Nikon SLR Cameras

Which lens would suit my style of photography?

Jake
Jake

I just got my Nikon D3100 a month ago and i'm familiar with all types of Exposure modes and what needs to be known, Basically i'm not into a certain category(Landscapes, Portraits, Macro, etc.) I just take a picture of anything that catches my eye, Now, obviously the 18-55mm and the 55-200mm are not good enough for my style, so i was thinking which would fit my needs and would work well with the Nikon D3100 body?

1 - 35mm f/1.8G
2- 50mm f/1.8G
3- 24-70mm f/2.8

Thanks for your time!

Added (1). I can save up to 2400 a year which is a lot when it comes to our currency. And you obviously have misunderstood my question, i was pointing out 3 of my favorite lens and was hoping to get some equal answers that would suggest me one lens that would suit my style.

Mark
Mark

Very seldom will a photographer that hasn't settled on a particular style or subject matter be content with one lens.
Simplest is to get two zoom lenses, one "short" like the 24-70 which will take you from almost- fisheye to decent medium range, and one "long", like the 55-200 ( or even 300) you mention.

That would cover the vast majority of shooting ranges most folks will require.
Depending on design, you can obtain "multiplying" adapters to double the length of a long lens.

Taylor
Taylor

Well, the 35 costs $200, the 50G is around $400, and the 24-70 costs $1800… So is your price range $1, 800 or are you just dreaming? What do you mean the 18-55 and 55-200 aren't good enough for you? They are… Just keep those for a while and in a year or so upgrade.

fhotoace
fhotoace

Lenses are only tools.

Your style is unique to you and you will find that over time your style(s) will change based upon the subjects you shoot.

For now, look at the 24-70 mm as your "go to lens" and one of the fine macro lenses Nikon produces.

Remember, whichever lens focal length(s) you choose, make sure the lenses you buy are Nikkor AF-S.

Crim Liar
Crim Liar

I don't know how anyone could advise another person on the best lenses for what they individually do. I do a lot of gig photography, but I'm fully aware that my choice of lenses is not the same as most of the other photographers I'll meet.

You already have the tools to try those focal ranges using the kit lenses you already have. Sure you'll not have the larger apertures but it doesn't take a genius to figure out the effect of differing apertures on the scenes you shoot. For example, there's little point in having a very large aperture for landscapes since you'll normally want these pin sharp over a deep Depth Of Field (DOF).

spazoid1965
spazoid1965

Why are you asking us? You should be asking yourself which lens suits YOUR style of photography. All 3 lenses are great lenses. Each with a slightly different purpose. The prime lenses will be faster and sharper. The zoom lens will cover seval focal lengths. What is it about your current lenses that you feel is lacking? The Image quality, the smaller aperture, zoom range, etc? I personally have no zoom lenses or auto focus lenses. That just what I prefer. If I was to have asked someone else for their preference they'd have given me their opions. And they would have suggested every type of lens that I hated. And would not have wanted to pay for. Personally I don't own a 35mm lens. There's not enough of a focal gap beteen my 28mm and my 50mm to want a 35mm. Another thing to consider would be to ask yourself what your next lens purchase would be if you bought one of these.

Erika
Erika

I would say the 50mm would be the most universal for the price. The 24-70 is very expensive, and I would rather spend less for the 50mm. But it's up to you!

EDWIN
EDWIN

Your "style" of photography sounds more like point & shoot, point & shoot.point & shoot than anything else. I really don't understand how your present lenses are hindering that "style" - unless you would prefer to not have to change lenses. If that's the case then sell them and buy an 18-200mm zoom.

HSPhotoGlasgow
HSPhotoGlasgow

I recently bought the 35mm f/1.8 for my Nikon, and it's really good, especially for the price!
The effects that you can achieve with depth of field are second to none, and it performs fantastically in low-light conditions.
That would be the one I'd suggest. X