Best lense for simple photography

[Xc220009]

Hi
Im planning on purchasing a Nikon D3200 to take some general pics of some trains
Does anyone recomend a lense which is good but not ridiculously expensinve, fitting the D3200?
Thanks

 

[Temple Meads]

This one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-18-105mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B001EO6W8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458920721&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+18-105

 

[Xc220009]

This one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-18-105mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B001EO6W8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458920721&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+18-105

Will definately look into it! Thanks

 

[Temple Meads]

Will definately look into it! Thanks

You're welcome - I've used that lens on my D5200 since I got it, you can see my results in the Flickr link in my signature below.

 

[xc170]

The 18-105 is excellent for the price, it came as the kit lense with my D7000 (Now gone back to a D90) out of all of the lenses I have, the 18-105 is usually my 'go to' lense.

 

[rf_ioliver]

Take a look at Sigma's range of lenses if you're on a budget* ... they're cheaper than the Canon/Nikon branded and just as good - if not better by some reviews.

I have a 10-20 and the 150-500 (not made anymore, but there is another telephoto) - the latter was about 800eur, but still significantly cheaper than the C/Ns. Both are superb!

t.

Ian

* budget, camera lenses....yeah I know...and they're addictive too...just one more lens....

 

[Bevan Price]

If you can afford, I would also suggest getting a UV filter to protect the front of the lens from the weather. It is a lot cheaper to replace a filter than the entire lens.

 

[Xc220009]

If you can afford, I would also suggest getting a UV filter to protect the front of the lens from the weather. It is a lot cheaper to replace a filter than the entire lens.

Yes i will deffinately buy one, thanks for the advice

 

[dgl]

And a decent UV filter needn't cost a lot, The HOYA HMC filters are ~£10

 

[JohnB57]

Don't waste your money on a filter - they only serve to degrade your images. Cleaning the front element of a lens isn't difficult.

 

[Temple Meads]

Don't waste your money on a filter - they only serve to degrade your images. Cleaning the front element of a lens isn't difficult.

I agree with this, my experience with UV filters is that they reduce sharpness and focus, and make images darker. They do protect against scratches, but the 18-105 comes with a lens hood which does that to a certain extent, as well.

 

[Islineclear3_1]

Don't waste your money on a filter - they only serve to degrade your images. Cleaning the front element of a lens isn't difficult.

+1

I use lens hoods over UV filters which don't scatter/degrade the light. The only filter I will use for railway photography is a polarizing one but bear in mind this will reduce the light by up to about 3 - 4 stops

 

[xc170]

+1

I use lens hoods over UV filters which don't scatter/degrade the light. The only filter I will use for railway photography is a polarizing one but bear in mind this will reduce the light by up to about 3 - 4 stops

Never understood using UV filters to protect lens' myself... I've had SLR's for about 8 years now and I haven't scratched or damaged a lens yet and I'm not the most delicate of people...

 

[AM9]

Having used Sony video cameras for years, I've found that Zeiss T* lens fitted to them have a hard coated surface that withstand most reasonable handling and cleaning without compromising the image. In more recent years, hard coated lens have become more common with other manufacturers.