Buying Nikon D5100 - Need assistance with bundle choices

[Nikonfan]

I'm sending Abel a PM to see. He is the owner of Pixtus.

[TWINkiesMommy2009]

Originally Posted by brewercm

That brings up a good question though. Have you looked into a used D90. You can probably get one for around the cost of the D5100 and use any AF lens with it.

I did actually. The D90 is what I wanted for a long time but then the D5100 came out messing me all up. :) I decided I wanted to purchase new for several reasons that are probably silly, but also for warranty. I also decided on the D5100 after reading several review comparisons. I looked at Canon too since that's what my old SLR was but a friend of mine has a Nikon D80 and several fancy lenses for it that she'll let me use/borrow.

[Abel]

Originally Posted by TWINkiesMommy2009

Will this work if I've already got items in my cart?

it should still work... just click the Amazon link in my signature below and it will open up Amazon.com and those items should still be in your cart... once you purchase it should credit us with the sale...

thanks a ton for your support..

[Abel]

Actually.. lemme add.. the cookie from amazon only lasts like a day so you would need to click our Amazon link just before youre going to purchase your gear...

For Every $1,000 in your order you'll receive a FREE 1 year premium membership here on Pixtus.. thats a $25 value.

[TWINkiesMommy2009]

Originally Posted by Abel

it should still work... just click the Amazon link in my signature below and it will open up Amazon.com and those items should still be in your cart... once you purchase it should credit us with the sale...

thanks a ton for your support..

Okay, I'll make sure I come here and click the link before I checkout. I'm in and out of there. I'm also buying a laptop. I have my own affiliate link but I don't even know how to use it. :)

[Abel]

Originally Posted by TWINkiesMommy2009

Okay, I'll make sure I come here and click the link before I checkout. I'm in and out of there. I'm also buying a laptop. I have my own affiliate link but I don't even know how to use it. :)

yea mel.. what sucks is we cant use our own affiliate links.. meaning i cant get a commission of what i buy via amazon.. bummer cuz i spend a lot there.. in fact, i can prolly use yours instead when i make purchases.

[Nikonfan]

Mel, that's cool that you will be able to get a Premium membership. I have spent enough to have a few years of free memberships but I think that was before Abel set up the affiliate link. But I know I will be using it for my next purchase! That reminds me. I have an L bracket I need to get on amazon. $20 closer to my Premium membership, woo hoo! haha

[TWINkiesMommy2009]

I will definitely come back to use the link before checkout.

On the 35mm lens is it a decent deal to spend $20 more on a bundle that includes: 52mm Multicoated UV Protective Filter, 52mm Hard Lens Hood, Lens Cap Keeper, and 5 pc. Lens Cleaning Kit

or not? Do I need any of that?

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by TWINkiesMommy2009

I will definitely come back to use the link before checkout.

On the 35mm lens is it a decent deal to spend $20 more on a bundle that includes: 52mm Multicoated UV Protective Filter, 52mm Hard Lens Hood, Lens Cap Keeper, and 5 pc. Lens Cleaning Kit

or not? Do I need any of that?

I would say no. Just get it from Amazon and you can add a good filter later.

[brewercm]

Originally Posted by TWINkiesMommy2009

Will this work if I've already got items in my cart?

Yep, that one will work on that camera.

[Nikonfan]

Originally Posted by TWINkiesMommy2009

I will definitely come back to use the link before checkout.

On the 35mm lens is it a decent deal to spend $20 more on a bundle that includes: 52mm Multicoated UV Protective Filter, 52mm Hard Lens Hood, Lens Cap Keeper, and 5 pc. Lens Cleaning Kit

or not? Do I need any of that?

I would suggest that you put a UV filter on all your lenses before you ever take them out. With digital cameras they are no longer necessary. However, they are cheap and provide a layer of protection in front of your expensive lens. No sense in scratching a quality lens right? That said, I recomend that you go with a quality filter for any filter you put on your lens. Hoya and Tiffen are the two brands I go with. UV filters are very cheap even from them.

[TWINkiesMommy2009]

Originally Posted by Nikonfan

Hoya and Tiffen are the two brands I go with. UV filters are very cheap even from them.

Ouch. Doesn't seem too cheap after seeing all of the cheap brand cheap on Amazon. :)

There are several of each brand. Which one do I need?

[brewercm]

just remember the cheaper the UV filter the more it will street your overall image quality from a decent piece of glass.

[TWINkiesMommy2009]

It looks like their are several different sizes. How do I know which one?

[TWINkiesMommy2009]

Bundles like this one don't say anything about what kind of brand is in there. Is this a decent deal?

Amazon.com: Essential Lens Kit For Nikon D3100 D5100 Digital SLR Camera Which Have Any Of These (18-55mm, 55-200mm, 50mm) Nikon Lenses Includes HD Wide Angle lens w/ Macro + HD 2X Telephoto Lens + Multi-Coated 3pc Filter Kit (UV-CPL-FLD) + Lens Cap K

Amazon.com: Essential Lens Kit For Nikon D3100 D5100 Digital SLR Camera Which Have Any Of These (18-55mm, 55-200mm, 50mm) Nikon Lenses Includes HD Wide Angle lens w/ Macro + HD 2X Telephoto Lens + Multi-Coated 3pc Filter Kit (UV-CPL-FLD) + Lens Cap K