Nikon 55 -300 VR or 70 - 300 VR?

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I have a Nikon D5500 and only have the 18-55 VR lens, I would really like a telephoto lens but im not sure which one to go for, i was wondering if people could help me out with which lens i should go for?
 
Depends how much you want to spend. If you can spend the little extra, I'd go with a 70-300, if only for the fact the front element doesn't rotate on focus so it's alot easier using filters / lens hoods.

Also explore the option of the Tamron 70-300 VC lens, gets good reports.
 
Thanks :).My budget is about the same price as i can get the 70 -300 for, i have seen different reviews on that lens with my camera (D5500), saying something about there is not much point in the 70 - 300 as the camera doesn't have the sensors for it? I am fairly new to photography but i want to get the best 300 lens within my budget and the two lenses are my main focus.
 
Jayscott09 said:
Thanks :).My budget is about the same price as i can get the 70 -300 for, i have seen different reviews on that lens with my camera (D5500), saying something about there is not much point in the 70 - 300 as the camera doesn't have the sensors for it? I am fairly new to photography but i want to get the best 300 lens within my budget and the two lenses are my main focus.
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Not sure where you have seen the sensor reviews but the D5500 will have an excellent sensor, as do the other 24mp cameras from Nikon.

I have owned both the Tamron and Nikon 70-300mm VR lenses and for the price the Tamron is well worth the money. IMO the Nikon was slightly better built, output, I preferred the Tamron.

Link to the Tamron lens > http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-tamron-70-300mm-f4-5-6-sp-di-vc-usd-lens-nikon-fit/p1520737
 
Jayscott09 said:
Thanks :).My budget is about the same price as i can get the 70 -300 for, i have seen different reviews on that lens with my camera (D5500), saying something about there is not much point in the 70 - 300 as the camera doesn't have the sensors for it? I am fairly new to photography but i want to get the best 300 lens within my budget and the two lenses are my main focus.
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I'm selling a good Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 AF-S VR ED IF G lens £210 - have a look in the Nikon classifieds

It's a great lens to start with
 
With just 2 posts (so far - keep going, Jay!), the OP won't have access to the classifieds yet. The 70-300 would be my choice and for me, the Nikkor was the one to go for over the Tamron or Sigma alternatives.
 
Thanks for the help guys, appreciate the advice :) I think if i can get the Nikon 70 - 300 for a good price i will go for that, if not i will consider the Tamron.
 
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