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Hello, I would like to treat myself to a Nikon D5200 for my birthday. I found a kit with an 18-55 lens. I wanted to know if it's a good lens or if I should look for something else? I am an amateur, and I will use it for everyday photos, capturing moments as they happen. So there will be portraits, landscapes, a bit of everything.

I’m not sure if I explained myself well, but thanks in advance for your answers! :)

P.S.: If you have other Nikon DSLRs of better quality with a flip screen to suggest, I’m open (no more than €500).

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    piquesous Posted messages 15734 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   6 123
     
    Hello,

    In general, the lenses sold in the kit are not the best, far from it.
    And if you have a wide range to cover because you want to do a little bit of everything in photography, the 18-55 will be quickly limited.
    A 18-105 will be more versatile than the 18-55, and arguably of better quality.
    However, the price is not the same.

    Otherwise, you will need another lens to complement the focal range, like a 55-200, but that won't solve the problem of the low-quality 18-55.

    See you later

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    1. doureuse Posted messages 10 Status Member
       
      Thank you for your response!
      So a 18-105 would be good for my use? Moreover, it would be more practical than having two lenses (18-55 + 55-200), even though I know that the 55-200 would still be better for some photos.
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    2. doureuse Posted messages 10 Status Member
       
      Does a 105-200 lens exist? Because I'm thinking of getting an 18-105 to take nice photos in the moment, but a lens that goes up to at least 200 would be great for the future.
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    3. piquesous Posted messages 15734 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   6 123
       
      Yes, the 18-105 would be more suitable.
      Because you have the 18 aperture for landscapes.
      And for portraits, contrary to what one might think, you need at least a 50mm focal length, knowing that 80mm is often the focal range used for portraits. (everyone does as they wish afterwards)
      But as long as you don't have a preferred area, the 18-105 will be versatile, while maintaining a minimum of quality.

      Afterwards, it's like everything else, it all depends on your budget.
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    4. doureuse Posted messages 10 Status Member
       
      Alright, thank you very much for your help, I will take a 18-105.
      Have a good evening!
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      1. piquesous Posted messages 15734 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   6 123 > doureuse Posted messages 10 Status Member
         
        You're welcome, it's my pleasure.
        Have a good weekend.
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