Want to buy a new lens...plzz help

[aadithps]

Hi
I have a nikon d3100. I got 18-55mm lens with the kit. I need a zoom lens. should i be goin for 55-300 or 28-300...?? Will the picture aftr complete zoom from both the lenses be different or same.?

 

[tirediron]

Both lenses will produce an approximately similar field of view at the long (300mm) end. I can't comment on the specific lenses, but from what I've read, I don't think one is markedly superior to the other. I would go for which ever fits your budget best.

 

[PASM]

There may be some differences in optical performance between the two at 300mm. Try to find lens test data on the net. I would assume the 55-300 to be the slightly better performer throughtout the range but I do not know either lens.

 

[16ale16]

Well if I were you I'd buy the Nikon 55-300VR. It's the lens that will complete your equipment, letting you arrive up to 300mm DX (that is 450mm FX).
It's a good lens, not too much expensive, with the VR system that will let you enjoy on your camera. Did you think even to the 55-200 VR? It could be a good alternative, less expensive. But if you need to arrive to 300mm, that's unuseful

I don't think the 28-300 is a good idea, because is a FX lens and 28mm on a DX sensor are in my opinion too long.

 

[PJL]

I don't think the 28-300 is a good idea, because is a FX lens and 28mm on a DX sensor are in my opinion too long.

Not sure what you're trying to get at here.

 

[Bram]

I'd go for the 70-300mm VR not the 55-300 VR. Just heard better things about the build and stuff.