What YOU would choose???

[vinay]

If you had the option to choose only 1 of the last 2 cameras left on this planet and only 1 lens of the last 3 lenses left, Which Dslr and which lens would you choose? And why? Everyone's comments, opinions, choices and participation is much appreciated. It'll mean a lot to me

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The camera choices:
Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR
Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR

The lens choices:
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX
Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR

 

[DorkSterr]

D5100 + 18-55.

 

[SCraig]

D5100 + 18-55.

Same here.

 

[KmH]

+3.

 

[Josh66]

My choice wouldn't be a DSLR...

 

[zamanakhan]

D3200 with 18-55If I could get a 35 or 50 with it even sweeter but I wouldn't compromise wide angle for a set prime. I would however shoot the zoom at most likely just 18 and 55. My current combo is a d7000 with 35 1.8 but I shoot with a 10-20 just as much. I am gathering funds for full frame and expect to have a 50 and 14-24 for a similar setup.

Let's face it d5100 is a better body but this isn't a d90 vs d5100 style of layout of button difference. It's a consumer layout vs consumer layout, in that case I go with the newer tech. Last years pro vs this years consumer is a harder decision. The only thing that d5100 has going for it is bkt and screen, but let's face it someone JUST buying a d5100 is going to shoot awful hdr's with the bkt anyways so it really doesn't matter.

 

[markj]

d5100, 35mm

 

[lonewolfsx]

hmm I'd say D5100 for sure (I like the noise performance over the 3200's crazy mp count), then the 50mm f/1.8G. However I really like shooting portraits so that's my focal length range (equiv 75mm on that body).

Wait why are all lenses in the world destroyed? because if its a post-apocolyptic nightmare I'd go for the 35mm f/1.8G just to get more torn and tattered landscapes in my shots. The 35mm is a more useful lens all around.

Edit: I saw another thread looking for advice on these, and I'd say if you have the budget, check out the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 (non stabilized version is sharper apparently). This lens would be a good compromise of the range covered by the 18-55 VR, but also give you a larger aperture option similar to that of the prime lenses (though slower 2.8 vs 1.8)

 

[jaomul]

D5100 + 18-55

 

[CaptainWolfe]

D5100 + 35mm. Me personally, I seem to get a higher count of shots I like with a 50mm equivalent. Also really nice for those Zombocalypse street shots.

 

[cgipson1]

D5100 & 18-55.

 

[morganza]

D5100 and 35mm.

 

[vinay]

Some replies don't have reasons. It would really help.

 

[SCraig]

Some replies don't have reasons. It would really help.

I prefer the proven technology of the D5100 to the new and unproven technology of the D3200. The D3200 is an entry-level camera with high resolution.

There is absolutely no way whatsoever I would limit myself to one prime focus lens. That is just too restrictive. An 18-55 is to restrictive in my opinion and would not be my first choice.

Personally I would only choose anything in the choices you provided if I had no choice. They are good equipment but not what I would pick. Based on the choices provided, the D5100 and 18-55 were, in my opinion, the best compromises.

 

[imagemaker46]

I'd have to retire, I don't like any of the options.