WTB DSLR starter kit

[stfu&gbtw]

Hey - anyone have a good entry-mid level DSLR setup they're ready to part with? My wife has decided to take up a little photography and she's got a birthday coming up. Currently looking at a package based on the Nikon 5200, but figured I'd ask here first... Thanks guys.

[206]

Hey!

I've got the setup described below. Put it away when I switched over to a Sony Mirrorless setup. Was planning on putting it on ebay but would love to move it here.

Pretty good introductory setup. Included some links below to give you a sense of what it is...not really sure offhand how to price the package.

Everything worked well when I set it down but if you are interested I will fire it up to make sure. Lenses should also work with a D5200.

A fast prime and mid range zoom with an aperture of 2.8 like I have below are a pretty good starter range.

Nikon D90
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...al_camera.html


Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR di LD Autofocus Macro Lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...m=Y&sku=284402
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/...ns-Review.aspx

Nikkor 35mm 1.8 DX
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/35mm-f18.htm
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...=Y&sku=1308132

[stfu&gbtw]

Not knowing anything about cameras, those seem like reasonable enough suggestions... How much would you want for them,

[charles martel]

Best Buy has great entry level deals on either a Canon or Nikon DSLR. I doubt you can even get a fairly current used package for what their kits contain:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-e...=ref:212,loc:2

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nikon-d...?skuId=5580135

[Teague]

Canon 60d $350
Canon 17-55mm IS f/2.8 $400
Together w/holster, UV/circ polarizer filters, caps, cleaning stuffs, external flash, remote, other accessories?.. $700

[2clue]

Hey!

I've got the setup described below. Put it away when I switched over to a Sony Mirrorless setup. Was planning on putting it on ebay but would love to move it here.

Pretty good introductory setup. Included some links below to give you a sense of what it is...not really sure offhand how to price the package.

Everything worked well when I set it down but if you are interested I will fire it up to make sure. Lenses should also work with a D5200.

A fast prime and mid range zoom with an aperture of 2.8 like I have below are a pretty good starter range.

Nikon D90
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...al_camera.html


Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR di LD Autofocus Macro Lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...m=Y&sku=284402
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/...ns-Review.aspx

Nikkor 35mm 1.8 DX
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/35mm-f18.htm
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...=Y&sku=1308132

If OP doesnt jump on it, how much do you want for the 35mm 1.8?

[stfu&gbtw]

Sorry for the slow follow up... I keep reading, and the hole just gets deeper...

What's the collective wizdum on dslr vs mirrorless?

[SKIP IN7RO]

My wife has decided to take up a little photography

Something like the nikon p7800 might be a better option, no need for extra lenses or bags. It's small enough to fit in a purse or your ski jacket pocket. Another option would be to get her into some kind of beginner workshop and see if she likes it.

[TheGreen]

I’m a fan of mirrorless. Started learning on Sony A3000. Cheap ($200 average used price) but very powerful and great image quality. Changeable lenses and full manual shooting. Hard to beat in my opinion. Also the A6000 is a great bargain at the moment around ($350-400)


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[stfu&gbtw]

^ Thanks for the advice guys.. I ended up pulling the trigger on a display model a6000 bundle with the 16-50 and 55-210 lenses for $575. Went straight to Beards & Hats, and it still took some digging to find a deal... They've got some kind of fucking racket going... A shoelace costs $1... Stick a tag on it that says "camera strap" and it's $49.95. Fuck that noise.

[TheGreen]

Good choice! Looking to pick up an A6000 myself


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[206]

Looks like the OP went another direction and ended up with a great setup.

@2Clue I would part with it for say 45% of retail or $80 + shipping. Let me know.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...=Y&sku=1308132