D5100 or D3100 deal

[Chop_Suey_Stuey]

Hi all

I've been saving for a D5100, you're looking at around the 400 quid mark with the kit lens. I've just seen currys selling the D3100 with the same kit lens plus a nikkor 55-200 lens for £420! Question is do I take a drop down in camera for that extra lens or stick with the D5100 and buy a tele lens in the future? Money is a big factor in this, I currently shoot an Olympus so will essentially be starting fresh with Nikkon.

Cheers

 

[donkey_kong]

Both are excellent cameras. Whichever you buy I'm sure you will be happy with, as a d3100 owner. The question on the lenses depends on what you shoot. If you use the zoom range of your previous camera for the likes of wildlife, then it makes sense to go for the d3100 deal with the zoom lens. Otherwise go for the d5100. Try them both out in store. Both cameras are fantastic deals.

 

[Ivan S]

I would check that that deal includes the newer ''VR'' lenses, if they are not the ''VR'' it's not such a good deal tbh as on the 55-200mm the VR will undoubtedly be the better choice to get which is a lens that is just shy of £100 new any way. a kit that includes the 18-55mm ''VR'' and then a seperate purchase of the 55-200mm VR would be the way I would go.

From having a quick look myself it seems to be the version without ''VR on the 55-200mm, I would pass on that.

 

[donkey_kong]

The other option for your budget, if you're not fussed about the 55-200, would be to get the d3100 body and get the 35mm f1.8. Total would be a little over £400 new. Fantastic pairing.

 

[Steve Smith]

Have a look at Park Cameras refurbished deals.


Steve.

 

[Chop_Suey_Stuey]

Thanks very much for your replies. Now you mention it I'm not sure if the 55-200 was a VR lens, I'll have to go back and check, if it is I reckon that will be the decider, if not I'll get the D5100 and be patient for the VR lens. After that it will be a question of getting the 35mm f1.8 or the 50mm!

Thanks again

 

[velonoir]

As I recall, the 5100 had a better sensor - the same as the 7100 but in the more basic housing- might be worth bearing in mind.

 

[Snapsh0t]

As I recall, the 5100 had a better sensor - the same as the 7000 but in the more basic housing- might be worth bearing in mind.

Fixed! Still an excellent sensor though.

 

[velonoir]

Fixed! Still an excellent sensor though.

Thanks, I had a feeling about that after I'd posted but got too lazy to check

 

[Thrash]

Have you considered the D3200?

 

[Chop_Suey_Stuey]

Quick update - purchased the D5100 this morning, absolutely love it

Thanks again for all of your replies.