nikon d 5100 SLR 55-300mm VR lens?

Daymond

does any body know if the 55- 300 VR lens which come with the nikon D5100 twin lens kit are decent lenses ,as i have been told the 55-300 mm lenses which come with the canon EOS 600 twin lens kit are crap

Answer
The Nikon 55-300mm AF-S VR lens is inexpensive, but has gotten very good reviews.
http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2011/05/lens-test-nikon-55-300mm-f45-56g-dx-ed-vr-s
http://www.bythom.com/nikkor-55-300mm-DX-lens-review.htmhttp://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_afs_dx_nikkor_55_300mm_f_45_56_g_ed_vr_review/

And, as far at photo quality, here's some 12,000 images taken with a D5100 like your own and that exact lens.
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=55-300mm&cm=nikon%2Fd5100&s=int

Buying a Digital SLR Camera?

Gypsy

I'm looking to buy a Digital SLR Camera. I've been looking at a few different types but as I'm from NZ my range is rather limited, however I've narrowed it down to a couple. I know a little about Cameras, but not really all that much, I've done quite a lot of research but I'm hoping for some second opinions. Can anyone tell me how good each camera is, what one would be better for basic photography, as in nothing to fancy, but pretty good for starting out???

The first is pretty much one of the cheapest options:
Sony Alpha Mount DSLR Twin Lens Kit, Model: DSLRA290Y.

The Second costs a little more, but was the one that I thought would be the best for me: Nikon D3100 Twin Lens Kit, Model: NIKON D3100

Thanks for your help :D

Answer
Sony's lens and flash system is limited compared to Nikon's.

I'd also advice against a twin kit, you don't know what you'd be doing. If, for example, you discover you like really wide angle landscape shots that 55-200 lens would be sitting in your closet gathering dust.

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