Nikon D3100 is a very good entry level camera for photographers, The D3100 comes with a good 18-55mm kit lens for general purpose use but what about your next D3100 lens? what kind of photos do you want to take? Read our recommended lens article and get your answer,
Recommended Portrait lens for Nikon D3100
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens, Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX lens produces sharp pictures with great color and contrast, best for single or group portraits and also a awesome low-light performer , this lens is prime lens(non-zoom) and more faster and sharp than the basic kit lens.
The good – Excellent image quality and low price.
35mm price – $425(approx) Buy it from Amazon || $279(approx) at B&H
Recommended Zoom Lens for D5100
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR The Best Zoom lens available under $250(street price), the images are sharp and VR (Image Stabilization) works perfectly.
The Good – from Price POV the lens is sharper and a excellent performer, Drawback – Auto Focus is bit slow .
55-200mm Price – Available Under $250, Buy it from Amazon || Price: $224.95 at
B&H
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Nikkor Zoom Lens, Auto focus is faster than 55-200mm VR lens, very low or no Chromatic aberration even at 300mm, This lens is remarkably flare resistant and Bokeh quality excellent at f/8 (aperture).
The good – Very good optics and VR works perfectly, Drawback of this lens are same as other zoom lenses, Images taken at 300mm images are bit soft.
Nikon 70-300mm Price – $549.00, Buy it from Amazon || Price: $519.95 at
B&H
Travel Lens – Nikon 18-200mm VR
Travel Lens – Nikon 18-200mm VR
This lens covers all your requirements from wide to standard zoom lens, the optics is really very good and good for outdoor use.
The Good – Very good optics and covers a very good range. Drawback? In low light you need a good flash, some minor distortions, A bit expensive and heavy.
18-200mm price -Available Under $850 at Amazon || Price: $799.95 at B&H
