ssramage
Senior Member
So after much debate, I've decided to pull the trigger on a new DSLR for the family. Likely going to jump on one this weekend, leaning heavily towards the Nikon D3400.
Primary purpose of this camera will be to take pictures of the family, but I'm going to "borrow" it a good bit to take hunting/fishing pictures. My wife is also in charge of the yearbook for the small private school where she works so it'll be used there also.
My question is mainly around what exactly will fit my needs best, more specifically the lenses.
The D3400 is offered as a bundle with the 18-55 and/or 70-300 lens.
Price with just the 18-55 is $399 and with both is $499.
https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3400-...F8&qid=1497548738&sr=1-5&keywords=nikon+d3400
If I got the 18-55 option, I'd likely try to pick up an extra lens anyways...reviews online suggest the Nikon 50mm AF-S f/1.8 g is a pretty good lens that I could get for around $150-175.
https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-Focus-Cameras/dp/B004Y1AYAC
So...with a basic knowledge of photography, my research has led me to these choices. How would you move forward or is there an option that you'd recommend in the same $500-600 range?
Primary purpose of this camera will be to take pictures of the family, but I'm going to "borrow" it a good bit to take hunting/fishing pictures. My wife is also in charge of the yearbook for the small private school where she works so it'll be used there also.
My question is mainly around what exactly will fit my needs best, more specifically the lenses.
The D3400 is offered as a bundle with the 18-55 and/or 70-300 lens.
Price with just the 18-55 is $399 and with both is $499.
https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3400-...F8&qid=1497548738&sr=1-5&keywords=nikon+d3400
If I got the 18-55 option, I'd likely try to pick up an extra lens anyways...reviews online suggest the Nikon 50mm AF-S f/1.8 g is a pretty good lens that I could get for around $150-175.
https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-Focus-Cameras/dp/B004Y1AYAC
So...with a basic knowledge of photography, my research has led me to these choices. How would you move forward or is there an option that you'd recommend in the same $500-600 range?