18-105G VR or 18-140G VR?

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So, I've decided to to move over to the dark side, and plan on getting the d7200 next week. The shop has the body only for 880€, with the 18-105 for 1099, and with the 18-140 for for 1219.

I plan on getting a 70-200 2.8 in the next 8-12 months, depending on finances etc. Bare in mind I have absolutely no Nikon gear, and will be keeping an eye out for affordable 2nd hand lenses/flashes etc.

Do any of you have experience with the above mentioned lenses? I do mostly birding, and some landscape. I'm thinking of getting the 140, because of the reach, but if the 105 is significantly sharper, I might get that.

After getting the 70-200, I will be looking at a Sigma 17-70, so will probably be selling my kit lens in roughly 18 months time.

Any advice or 1st hand experience would be greatly appreciated.
 
1219 minus 880 is 349, so you'd be paying 339 for the 18-140, but mentioned buying a siggy 17-70, can they not be got for there thereabouts, would you be better buying the body and siggy.

Having said that the 18-140 is longer, better built than the 18-105, optical similar I believe. I have the 18-105 and its great
 
1219 minus 880 is 349, so you'd be paying 339 for the 18-140, but mentioned buying a siggy 17-70, can they not be got for there thereabouts, would you be better buying the body and siggy.

Having said that the 18-140 is longer, better built than the 18-105, optical similar I believe. I have the 18-105 and its great

Thanks for the reply. I will need the reach if I want to do any kind of birding until I get the 70-200. I will play with both lenses in the shop on Monday, but I'm leaning toward the 18-140 (mainly because of the reach. I will start selling some of my canon gear as well, but I don't expect to get too much cash for what I have. It will be a huge learning curve, as I will probably be changing software as well.
 
What lenses do you currently have?
 
What lenses do you currently have?
I have no Nikon lenses, and the Canon lenses in my signature+ 100mm/ 2.8 macro lens without IS. Will sell the 75-300 and 18-55 1st. Will keep the other lenses until I have Nikon equivalents.
 
It was just if you were heavily in Canon with lenses I'd have suggest buying a 70d and save looking.

I'm not sure but this could be a runner, sometimes you can buy twin kit Nikon cameras. I've seen many (never a d7200 mind you). Have a look for a twin kit d7200 with 18-55 and 55-300mm lenses, both lenses are quite highly regarded considering price, and give you all your options for nearly to far right now. You can then improve kit at your ease
 
I'd get the 18-140 kit lens because it has a metal mount. When I had the 18-105 for my D7000, I broke the plastic mount haha.
 

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