Nikon SLR Cameras

What would be the best lenses to buy for a new comer to photography?

Oodlesofnoodles
Oodlesofnoodles

Sorry if that sounded like a stupid question. I just figure before I go and buy a camera and discover I would need other kinds of lenses to get the feel or angle I want I figured I would buy the lenses first and then get the camera. I already know what kind of camera I might be getting its going to definitely be between these two. The Nikon D300, or the Canon EOS Rebel T3. I know I would like to take pictures that a very bright. I like photographs that has rich colors and just a warm to a slightly cool feel to them. I also like dynamic shots and very close focused shots as well, so I would like to practice these same type of shots myself once I get my camera. So what would your suggestions be?

Added (1). @ Dark room. Haha, yeah I worried it was going to sound stupid. But you don't learn if you don't ask questions. Thanks for your answer and I will jot this down as a reference. I have used photoshop before for other artistic purposes so this suggestion will help greatly.

darkroommike
darkroommike

As asked it is a stupid question… You need to first decide what camera you are getting, then buy lenses to fit that camera. Most cameras have settings that will choose "color space", color saturation, sharpness, etc. Set your color space to AdobeRGB and don;t bother with the rest, most of the time you want to shoot in RAW and make your adjustments using a computer program like Photoshop.

joedlh
joedlh

As a beginner, get the standard kit lens. Use it to learn about photography. Read everything you can find about it. Practice, practice, practice. As your skills and knowledge improve and your interests become more defined, you will know what your next lens purchase should be.

HisWifeTheirMom
HisWifeTheirMom

You are really doing things backward. You need to get the camera and start to use it so you will get a feel of what you need.
The Nikon D300 and the Canon T3 are worlds apart. And if you mean the D3000 please upgrade that to AT LEAST the D3100 if not the D5100.
If the articulated screen isn't important to you the T2i is the same sensor as the T3i. The only major difference is the screen. So take a good look at the T2i.
Probably you will want a wide angle and a long zoom. If you are going to be caring about high quality lenses I again would say wait until you know what you want and need. If everyday lenses are good with you the kit lens will be good and a good long zoom. There are kits with the basic consumer zoom and kit lens in them and they will fit great for someone who wants this as a family camera kind of thing. If you want to really pursue photography seriously their quality isn't going to be the greatest and later on you'll regret the purchase.
I will make one suggestion out of the gate. The 50mm f/1.8 lens. In Canon you can get it for about $130.In nikon it's a bit more because the D5000 and D3000 series do not have the auto focus motor in the body, so you have to buy the lens with it. I think it runs about $200 or so on the Nikon.

Jeroen Wijnands
Jeroen Wijnands

Start with the camera's kit lens, get the hang of the basics and then decide what said kit lens is not doing for you

Forlorn Hope
Forlorn Hope

Get the camera with a kit lens, then learn to use it properly…

don't buy any new lenses until you know what you are going to shoot and whether you want to carry on with photography when you realise it is a lot of work…

Jorge
Jorge

I agree with the zoom, something like 28-50 mm or a bit longer. It will give you the oportunity to know about different focal lenses and the curiosity to explore for a new one if needed