[slowpoke]

Hi All
I am after the 55-200mm AF lense for my D40 before I go on holiday. Where is the best place to purchase it online?
Thanks
Rob

[Gingerbillc]

Amazon here have it <£140

Compare prices here

[slowpoke]

thanks! that helps alot

[Gingerbillc]

Have you considered the 18-200? A lot more money but swapping lenses gets a pain whilst travelling

[slowpoke]

Originally Posted by Gingerbillc

Have you considered the 18-200? A lot more money but swapping lenses gets a pain whilst travelling

I did think about that, also less to carry, how much is the 18-200?

[Gingerbillc]

£410 at jessops using jessps5 code

[lex524]

Was thinking the same but plumped for the 18-200. No regrets; its only downside is it is a bit heavy for the D40, but you get used to it. Not having to change lenses is invaluable - just been on a boat for 5 days and not sure I would have trusted myself not to drop one!

[slowpoke]

£410 is a bit too much money, I am then also stuck with the old lense which is pretty much worthless...55-200mm is probably bets for me!

[dibdab]

I was looking at getting the nikon 55-200 lens for my newly aquired nikon d40, let me know how you get on with it as the kit lens just doesn't cut it for taking pics of squirrels and birds in the park.

[slowpoke]

Originally Posted by dibdab

I was looking at getting the nikon 55-200 lens for my newly aquired nikon d40, let me know how you get on with it as the kit lens just doesn't cut it for taking pics of squirrels and birds in the park.

exactly, may bite the bullet and get it from amazon

[dibdab]

Originally Posted by slowpoke

exactly, may bite the bullet and get it from amazon

If i get one, it will be at the end of october as the wife wants to buy it for my birthday.

I guess what put me off was having to change lens, but that really is a silly reason.

[Paulie-W]

You might want to keep an eye out in the trading forums too. There might well be one coming up for sale around that time

[slowpoke]

Originally Posted by Paulie-W

You might want to keep an eye out in the trading forums too. There might well be one coming up for sale around that time

When you ar ereadylet me know though I may have got one already

[rm48ic]

Have a look here:

http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/cat11.html