What would be a good lense to buy?

Question

I want to get a new lense for my Nikon D60. I currently have a 18-55 zoom lense and its a great lense but I want it to have more zoom. I shoot mostly nature shots so i need a good zoom. I also want it to have a wide aperture. So what's a good lense to get?

I also don't want it to be toooo pricey maybe like no more then 500

Answer 1

The 70-300mm AFS VR lens is pretty good, but not particularly fast (wide aperture). It's just under your $500 limit, though.

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-70-300mm-4-5...

The VR helps a lot with stationary subjects, but isn't as helpful for bird-in-flight pictures.

The old 70-300 non-VR lens isn't nearly as good, but it's much much cheaper.

Answer 2

You need to decide how important the distance you want is and how important the quality of the lens. Nikon's 70-200 F2.8 telephoto is the best for what you appear to be talking about, but its $1500+.. You can get zoom lenses for under $200, but I don't think they will be the quality you are looking for.

Answer 3

I don't think you are going to find a quality 500mm zoom for under $500...I have the Nikon AF 55-200 with VR and it was $250.00, once you get into the telephoto range the prices jump drastically....go to this website, this guy has some fantastic hints on good lenses and tips for shooting.... http://www.kenrockwell.com/....I had the Nikon D40x and now am working with the Nikon D300 and love it... good luck

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