best starter lens for Nikon D5100

lmfy2k · 23 Aug 2012 at 14:50

should be buying a D5100 body soon and was wondering what lens i should buy for it?

would Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens be ok to start with? cost about £89 or should i take this opportunity to buy a better lens?

new to DSLR so am a complete beginner

thought id buy body only and decide on what lens to buy, i always try look ahead saves me buying and selling old kit

any help much appreciated

thanks

lmfy2k · 23 Aug 2012 at 15:05

thanks

just everyday life, kids, a few weddings, parties, scenery stuff will come later

this the one?: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-AF-S-...PPT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345730672&sr=8-1

lmfy2k · 23 Aug 2012 at 15:26

ok, thanks

probably right until i get to grips with it all

where should i buy the 18-55mm from? any preferred cheap places?

lmfy2k · 23 Aug 2012 at 15:34

£89 at amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000ZMCILW

£49 @ MBP: http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/us...it-lenses/nikon-af-s-18-55mm-f/3.5-5.6g-dx-1/

£69 @ MBP: http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/us...s/nikon-af-s-18-55mm-f/3.5-5.6g-vr-dx-111114/

whats difference with the 2 @ MBP?

lmfy2k · 23 Aug 2012 at 15:38

D.P. said:
I would stump up forthe18-105vr, better optically and the focal range is very useful. Probably thebest value for money lens from any manufacturer.

thanks

18-105 vr £180: http://www.cameraworld.co.uk/ViewProdDetails.asp?prod_code=PON08H000075

lmfy2k · 23 Aug 2012 at 15:58

thanks D.P

lmfy2k · 23 Aug 2012 at 21:06

Thanks all

I'm hopefully getting the d5100 hardly used second user. And it's coming only as body only.

Might opt for the 18-105mm.