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Nikon D3100 Lenses
If you’re totally new to the world of digital photography the Nikon D3100 and Nikon D3100 Lenses are the equipment for you. An entry-level camera, it offers a 14 megapixel DX format sensor, HD video recording using a one touch approach, guide mode that’s interactive and easy to access mode offering live viewing. Designed for beginners, the Nikon D3100 works well in virtually any type of lighting.
Using the right Nikon D3100 Lenses can make the difference between a good or bad picture. Lenses are available for people and events, sports or action shots, close-up shots and then there are the special purposes lenses. To increase your shot range there are several Nikon D3100 Lenses that are suitable. Keep in mind that lenses with an AF-S marking will automatically focus your shot, but lenses that do not have the AF-S marking are compatible but focusing will need to be done manually.
Nikon D3100 Lenses for people and events range from $130.00 to over $2,000. For the beginner the compact AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D is perfect for taking portrait, travel or general photos. The multi-layer coating effectively cuts the effects of flaring or ghost shadows. As a lightweight lens it travels easily.
For something slightly more professional, Nikon D3100 Lenses offers the mid-priced AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G. This lens is great for low-light situations and offers a 1.5 focusing feature. With a quite wave motor it allows for quick and silent autofocus.
If getting closer to the action Nikon D3100 Lenses offer super-telephoto and wide-angle zoom features. Prices range from $200 to as high as $10,000. At $200 the AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is lightweight, fast and is perfect for low-light situations, while the AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.55.6G ED VR offers a 10.7X zoom, VR II image stabilization and color correction and high-quality sharpness utilizing chromatic technology.
In their bag of Nikon D3100 Lenses everyone should have at least one close-up lens. Food, coins, flowers, jewelry or insects are captured with unbelievable clarity. The ability to capture the details of small items or objects is amplified with these Nikon D3100 Lenses.
Ranging from just under $300 to slightly more than $2,000 these Nikon D3100 Lenses offer superior quality and handling. Moderately priced the Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 lens is outstanding for extremely close-up shots as well as general photo shoots. The AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED is a medium lens that easily handles extremely close up shots, but also works great for longer distance shots. It’s most noted feature is the silent wave motor and vibration reduction abilities.
Additional Nikon D3100 Lenses include teleconverters, fisheye, manual and perspective control.
Teleconverters add additional focal length and are positioned between the body of the camera and the chosen lens. The AF-S TC-14E II, AF-S TC-20E III and the AF-S TC-17E II all run around $500.00.
If you want to get creative with your shots, the Fisheye Lens will successfully change the ordinary into the extraordinary. An ultra-wide-angle lens adds the appearance of special affects for interior, exterior and close-up shots.
Manual lenses are more suitable for HD video while using the D-video mode. Lenses are fast, make focusing simple and extremely quite. These lenses typically start at just under $500 and increase to slightly over $1,000.
And, to round out your Nikon D3100 Lenses, the Perspective Control lens gives you the ability to create distortion and add additional interest to your photos.