Need help for a Telephoto Lens

[titanic4u]

Hi Folks,

This is my first post here and require help in choosing the Lens, I am not a Pro, just a casual Photographer.
I have Nikon D3100 Body along with 18-55 VR. I am looking for Telephoto lens(cheap & best) which I'll use for Landscapes+Macro and sometime street photography.
Could you guys please suggest me some Nikon/Sigma lens, budget is around or less than $500, not more than that..

Any help will really appreciate.



Thanks.............. Sandeep

[Hill Country Hack]

This was posted earlier in another section of DPS.

Budget Lenses (under $200.00 US)

[titanic4u]

Originally Posted by Hill Country Hack

This was posted earlier in another section of DPS.

Budget Lenses (under $200.00 US)

Thanks for you reply mate.
But I am looking for a little better than mentioned there in thread, if any. That's why asking the suggestions of Pro guys.

[zona5101]

bam
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens for Nik 668306 B&H

[titanic4u]

What do you say/suggest about 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS and NIKON AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED.
In price these are higher off course but if we compare the features of both the lenses with Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 APO DG Macro, which will be good value of money?

[zona5101]

70-300 not really a landscape lens. Nothing wrong with the 70-300...little slow but should be ok for outside.

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by zona5101

70-300 not really a landscape lens. Nothing wrong with the 70-300...little slow but should be ok for outside.

I think the Op is confused: Generally "telephoto" and "landscape" dont go hand-in-hand.

if you're looking for a good telephoto lens for Nikon, the 70-300 VR is an exceptional choice.

[titanic4u]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

I think the Op is confused: Generally "telephoto" and "landscape" dont go hand-in-hand.

if you're looking for a good telephoto lens for Nikon, the 70-300 VR is an exceptional choice.

Thanks Osmosis & Zona,
Yeah, i messed a little.
I think my kit lens 18-55 VR will be more than enough for Landscape Photos.
Now I think, after reading the Budget Lens thread that i should buy both the mentioned lens as a starter.
1. Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 for Portrait Photos
2. Sigma 70-300mmf/4-5.6 Macro APO DG for Macro Photos

Both are cheap enough and have nice review. Need your positive nod ,

[OsmosisStudios]

I wouldnt get the Sigma: THe Nikon really is worth the extra financial outlay