I know very little, basically nothing about cameras so have a few questions.
I have been looking at the Nikon D3300 which is around £389, and hadn't factored in the wide lens...
My friend recommended the sigma 10-20mm which is around £250...
My questions are, given my situation, what are my best options? With the body itself, there is the slightly more expensive D5500 and I imagine slightly cheaper versions - is it worth getting a cheaper/more expensive body if it means a better lens? What sort of "trade-off" between body and lens do I want?
The kit lens on all dSLRs start at wide angle. 18mm is good enough for some landscape shooting. If you want more, the 10-20mm will do great at around 12-20mm. Lower than that is fisheye and the extreme distortion may no longer be good for landscape shots.
While your friend is correct about getting a wide angle lens, the lens itself will not fit into your budget.
You need an entry level camera like the D3300 or D5500 with the standard 18-55 mm lens. This lens is the one you will use most while you learn how to use your camera and learn the fundamentals of photography. This process an take a year or more depending upon how much time and effort you put into it.
Yes, a wide angle zoom like the 10-20 mm Sigma or 11-16 mm Tokina may fit into your budget, but spend some time getting used to your camera before spending any more money on lenses.
The Nikon D5500 has a feature that many people like and that is the fully articulated LCD screen. Good to use when your camera is low to the ground, high above your head or mounted on a telescope or microscope.
The D5500 also has more focusing points (39 vs 11 on the D3300) These extra focus points can come in handy if you are shooting sports or other action.
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The D5500 also has built-in WiFi and a built-in interval timer, necessary if you ever intend to shoot time lapse video and can connect to your smart phone.
When I got my first digital SLR, I had to save my pennies a while longer before I could budget for my Nikkor 12-24 mm lens. Within about ten months, I was able to buy that lens and it is with me all the time.
You need an entry level camera like the D3300 or D5500 with the standard 18-55 mm lens. This lens is the one you will use most while you learn how to use your camera and learn the fundamentals of photography. This process an take a year or more depending upon how much time and effort you put into it.
Yes, a wide angle zoom like the 10-20 mm Sigma or 11-16 mm Tokina may fit into your budget, but spend some time getting used to your camera before spending any more money on lenses.
The Nikon D5500 has a feature that many people like and that is the fully articulated LCD screen. Good to use when your camera is low to the ground, high above your head or mounted on a telescope or microscope.
The D5500 also has more focusing points (39 vs 11 on the D3300) These extra focus points can come in handy if you are shooting sports or other action.
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The D5500 also has built-in WiFi and a built-in interval timer, necessary if you ever intend to shoot time lapse video and can connect to your smart phone.
When I got my first digital SLR, I had to save my pennies a while longer before I could budget for my Nikkor 12-24 mm lens. Within about ten months, I was able to buy that lens and it is with me all the time.
Consider the body to be the part that allows you to take photos in a larger variety of situations. Consider the lens as part of that equation as well, but in terms of sharpness, it is the lens and not the body that affects sharpness.
Sigma's 10-20mm is a good lens for landscapes, architecture and interior shots too. The D3300 comes in a kit, but it might also be available body only. If so, then getting the body only allows you to choose the specific lens or lenses that you need. Most who get entry-level DSLRs get the kit. While the kit lens is just okay for general shooting, there are others that are best for certain things. That's where the Sigma 10-20mm comes in. It would be a good additional lens, but not a good choice as your one and only lens. Nikon makes many zooms that are optically superior to the kit lenses. Go to photozone.de to see how sharp each lens is.
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So go with whichever body provides the capabilities that you need to get the shot, and get the lens for the type of shots you want to take. If, for example you want to do sports or wildlife photos, then will not only need a camera body with a better continuous AF than that of the Dxxx series, but the lenses that allow to get in close to. Landscapes are different. Mountains don't move, si servo AF is useless, but having more megapixels and a ultra wide zoom is the way to go. Portraits, like landscapes, do not require serv. AF, but a good telephoto with a fairly large aperture. So a 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4 are great options and the body doesn't really matter much.
As a beginner, it common to start of with basic gear for general photography. Once you gain experience, you will then know if and when it is time to upgrade to something else.
Sigma's 10-20mm is a good lens for landscapes, architecture and interior shots too. The D3300 comes in a kit, but it might also be available body only. If so, then getting the body only allows you to choose the specific lens or lenses that you need. Most who get entry-level DSLRs get the kit. While the kit lens is just okay for general shooting, there are others that are best for certain things. That's where the Sigma 10-20mm comes in. It would be a good additional lens, but not a good choice as your one and only lens. Nikon makes many zooms that are optically superior to the kit lenses. Go to photozone.de to see how sharp each lens is.
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So go with whichever body provides the capabilities that you need to get the shot, and get the lens for the type of shots you want to take. If, for example you want to do sports or wildlife photos, then will not only need a camera body with a better continuous AF than that of the Dxxx series, but the lenses that allow to get in close to. Landscapes are different. Mountains don't move, si servo AF is useless, but having more megapixels and a ultra wide zoom is the way to go. Portraits, like landscapes, do not require serv. AF, but a good telephoto with a fairly large aperture. So a 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4 are great options and the body doesn't really matter much.
As a beginner, it common to start of with basic gear for general photography. Once you gain experience, you will then know if and when it is time to upgrade to something else.
I often get crap for recommending that people buy used cameras and lenses, but in my opinion, there is no point in buying a new camera if you have a tight budget. The D3300 truthfully doesn't give you a huge amount of bang for your buck, and there's no way you can afford an optically decent wide angle lens on top of it.
MPB photographic is a great website for used gear. I've done a check for you, and here are a list of potential combinations for you;
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-Nikon D90, excellent condition, shutter count 22,368 (virtually nothing), £214
-Tamron 10-24mm Nikon fit lens, excellent condition, £229
or
-Canon 50D, excellent condition, shutter count 28,059, £229
-Canon EF-S 10-18mm, near mint condition, £189
and with either package, you still have a little money left over for other accessories.
Point being, there are options out there if you want good gear on a budget. You shouldn't settle for less when you can get more-you just need to know where to look.
MPB photographic is a great website for used gear. I've done a check for you, and here are a list of potential combinations for you;
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-Nikon D90, excellent condition, shutter count 22,368 (virtually nothing), £214
-Tamron 10-24mm Nikon fit lens, excellent condition, £229
or
-Canon 50D, excellent condition, shutter count 28,059, £229
-Canon EF-S 10-18mm, near mint condition, £189
and with either package, you still have a little money left over for other accessories.
Point being, there are options out there if you want good gear on a budget. You shouldn't settle for less when you can get more-you just need to know where to look.
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