Sunday, 17 January 2016

equipment recommendation - Does it make sense getting any of these "extra" lens packages?



I see many packages sold online with a camera body and extra lenses.


Are they any good? Since they're bundled, is the price better then buying the "extra" lens later?



Answer



Those 'extra kits' are indeed cheaper than if you bought the camera + lenses separately, what you have to ask yourself is:


do I actually want that lens or am I just buying it because it comes in a kit?


Saving $200 on a lens you don't actually want isn't a good deal :) Weather or not said lens is 'worth it' is entirely up to you, they are all 'consumer super zooms' so image quality will be on the lower end of the spectrum (yea get what yea pay for).


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