Is this a good deal???

PerfectlyFlawed · Feb 15, 2010

Re: a Nikon D5000---( and lenses for it.)

Nikon D5000 DX-Format Digital SLR Camera Two-Lens Outfit (18-55 VR & AF-S DX 55-200mm F/4-5.6G ED) - 25454-2156 - RitzCamera.com

i was considering it with the extra lens. I have no clue as to what im doing lol

i know i want to get an extra lens, but i dont have a lot to spend ( 150 bucks tops right now) is the extra lens with this kit good?

Ive been reading and reading...trying to figure out what lens is what and im not getting any where. Ive figured out the different "off brands"... that at first i thought were Nikon model lenses.( like: Sigma,etc)..and i get that 1:1 is best ratio for Macro. not 1:2 etc... but i dont know which m.m. would be best for me...For portraits, zoom/macro, or just all purpose ??

Im still trying to learn, dont be to mean lol

Thanks a ton in advance!!

http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/SLR1206.htm

PhotoXopher · Feb 15, 2010

I've personally found Ritz to be at least $10 higher on thing than anyone else. Your link didn't work for me but if I were you I'd try Adorama or Photo4less.com

myfotoguy · Feb 15, 2010

I agree with the previous poster. Ritz is usually higher priced, but not always when they have a sale.

I would also suggest checking Amazon and BH Photo.

The 55-200mm VR is a good lens. If your right at your budget that's a fine lens for the price. If you think you can spend more consider the 70-300 VR, but you can't go wrong with the 55-200 VR.

Your link didn't tek me directly to the product page, but looking at the test of the link it looks like the 55-200 is the ON VR. I wouldn't get that one, I would get the one with VR. It reported to have better optics and the VR is useful.

Here's a similar kit, with a case (which you will likely eventually want to replace) and looks like a DVD. Nikon | D5000 Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm VR & | B&H

Darkhunter139 · Feb 15, 2010

If you want to get it refurbished this looks like a really good deal.

INKD5000RD Nikon D5000 DX-Format 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Kit - Refurbished - by Nikon U.S.A. with Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX (VR) Vibration Reduction Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, - Refurbished - by Nikon U.S.A.

Then you could get the 55-200mm AF-S VR separately for $150 refurbished if you wanted.

2166B Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

Natural_Disaster · Feb 15, 2010

For the same thing, i paid $899.00 (before tax, memory card, and case)

matfoster · Feb 16, 2010

PerfectlyFlawed said:
... but i dont know which m.m. would be best for me...For portraits, zoom/macro, or just all purpose ??

Im still trying to learn, dont be to mean lol
Thanks a ton in advance!!

maybe this
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor Zoom lens - 18 mm - 105 mm - F/3.5-5.6 - Nikon F

doesn't mention any 'macro' feature though

PerfectlyFlawed · Feb 16, 2010

I just skimmed through these responses...I'm on a cell phone, so at the moment I can't fix the link. Tomorrow ill go fix that and check the links you all posted.

PerfectlyFlawed · Feb 16, 2010

ok hope this one works.... im going to copy/paste the info too just in case. lol
however, im not sure where it said anything about a warranty. =/

Nikon D5000 DX-Format Digital SLR Camera Two-Lens Outfit (18-55 VR & AF-S DX 55-200mm F/4-5.6G ED) - 25454-2156 - RitzCamera.com

Nikon D5000 DX-Format Digital SLR Camera Two-Lens Outfit (18-55 VR & AF-S DX 55-200mm F/4-5.6G ED)

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Two-Lens Nikon DSLR Bonus Outfit!
Includes: Nikon D5000 DX-Format Digital SLR Camera, Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and Nikon 55-200 mm F/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens
PLUS - Bonus Nikon Instructional DVD

PerfectlyFlawed · Feb 16, 2010

Darkhunter139 said:
If you want to get it refurbished this looks like a really good deal.

INKD5000RD Nikon D5000 DX-Format 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Kit - Refurbished - by Nikon U.S.A. with Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX (VR) Vibration Reduction Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, - Refurbished - by Nikon U.S.A.

Then you could get the 55-200mm AF-S VR separately for $150 refurbished if you wanted.

2166B Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Zoom Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

This is the one i have been set onm for awhile, until recently i was wanting another lens with it...even though the warranty isnt much, its hard to pull away from this refurb deal lol

PerfectlyFlawed · Feb 16, 2010

myfotoguy said:
I agree with the previous poster. Ritz is usually higher priced, but not always when they have a sale.

I would also suggest checking Amazon and BH Photo.

The 55-200mm VR is a good lens. If your right at your budget that's a fine lens for the price. If you think you can spend more consider the 70-300 VR, but you can't go wrong with the 55-200 VR.

Your link didn't tek me directly to the product page, but looking at the test of the link it looks like the 55-200 is the ON VR. I wouldn't get that one, I would get the one with VR. It reported to have better optics and the VR is useful.

Here's a similar kit, with a case (which you will likely eventually want to replace) and looks like a DVD. Nikon | D5000 Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm VR & | B&H

Nikon 55-200 mm F/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor
Nikon 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR

So whats the difference between these?! lol

PerfectlyFlawed · Feb 17, 2010

PerfectlyFlawed · Feb 17, 2010

so i think i hit another wall---
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor

VR or NO VR? ...how huge of a difference does it make??
does anyone have this lens that could send some advice?

Darkhunter139 · Feb 17, 2010

VR for sure they are not much different in price especially if you get the refurbished one from Adorama for $150 (That's what I did and its like new)

Its great feature to have if you plan on hand holding your camera most of the time. I would not skimp on a feature that you will probably be wishing you got later on. Especially for under $30 price difference.

KmH · Feb 17, 2010

Photographers got by for a long, long time without AF or VR.

With good camera holding/shooting technique you don't really need to up to 200mm.

When you start getting out to 300 mm it's more valuable.

The other consideration is resale value. It's lower without the VR.

PerfectlyFlawed · Feb 17, 2010

KmH said:
Photographers got by for a long, long time without AF or VR.

With good camera holding/shooting technique you don't really need to up to 200mm.

When you start getting out to 300 mm it's more valuable.

The other consideration is resale value. It's lower without the VR.

ok, well ill be taking most of all my pics holding the camera. So i didnt want to spend all that money and have my pics look shaky..