Lenses for Nikon D80

[filipicious]

Hi everyone,

I am completely new to photography but will be going to alaska for bear/whale watching and hiking in a few weeks. I just bought a used Nikon D80 from a friend (just the camera house) and I am looking to buy two lenses to use for my trip to alaska (preferrably one telephoto). I do not really want to spend too much money because I don't really know that much about photography (looking to buy the lenses used), although still obviously want good value for my money...

I know it's obviously not a lot of background info, but does anyone have any recommendations based on this?

Thanks!

/Filip

 

[acparsons]

I have heard great things about the 18-200mm, two lenses in one. It will probably cost twice as much as you paid for the D80.

 

[KmH]

On a tight budget i would recommend a used Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

and for telephoto a used Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens

But here is the lens recommended above that you could also get as an all-in-one used lens - Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom Nikkor Lens

 

[goodguy]

If you can afford it I would say get
Nikon 18-55mm
Nikon 55-300mm

Pretty good basic kit lenses.