New lense Advice

[ranjithshenoyr]

Hi All

I have Nikon d60-with VR 18-55 . But it's lacking range . Am planning to buy a lense .Am not a professional photographar .
Like to take pic ever thing and anything . Please advice

[nemesis256]

I've got the same lens you have and I'll probably be buying the 55-200 VR next. It's probably a good option for more range.

[ranjithshenoyr]

Originally Posted by nemesis256

I've got the same lens you have and I'll probably be buying the 55-200 VR next. It's probably a good option for more range.

But i was going thru the site and found that it's not a good oprtion . We need to drill down before buying . Thanks for you reply

[Jim Poor]

Who says? If the likes of Scott Kelby think this is a good lens then I doubt anyone on here will argue differently. Well, I really don't doubt that with the internet being what it is and all, but for your "anything and everything" purposes, this lens will do just fine.

Originally Posted by ranjithshenoyr

But i was going thru the site and found that it's not a good oprtion . We need to drill down before buying . Thanks for you reply

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by ranjithshenoyr

Hi All

I have Nikon d60-with VR 18-55 . But it's lacking range . Am planning to buy a lense .Am not a professional photographar .
Like to take pic ever thing and anything . Please advice

What do you think you'll be photographing mostly? People? Landscapes? Macros?

What's your price range?

[dcclark]

Originally Posted by ranjithshenoyr

But i was going thru the site and found that it's not a good oprtion . We need to drill down before buying . Thanks for you reply

Er, say what? The 55-200 VR (note: VR version! not the non-VR version) is a lovely lens. Can you explain that rather abrupt dismissal of the lens?

[Shokinen]

Originally Posted by ranjithshenoyr

But it's lacking range. Like to take pic ever thing and anything . Please advice

55-200mm VR if you have a low budget or you want something light. It's a very good lens for the price.

70-300mm VR if you have a little bit more money. Your feet can cover for the 55-70 gap.

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by Shokinen

55-200mm VR if you have a low budget or you want something light. It's a very good lens for the price.

70-300mm VR if you have a little bit more money. Your feet can cover for the 55-70 gap.

Seconded. Make sure you get the VR version in either case, though.