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Professsionals photographers favor prime lenses, but itвЂ™s hard to knock a top-flight zoom like the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6. And despite a plastic build, the lens weighs over 18 ounces. Why is the Sigma 10-20mm so much cheaper than the Nikon option above? The maximum aperture range of f/4-5.6 is workable but not optimal, and the Sigma has more softness in the corners. For a very reasonable $379, you get a useful focal length range equivalent of 15-30mm and good optical performance overall. As is the case with virtually all wide-angle lenses, there is some distortion at the wide end (10mm), and this lens does not have vibration reduction.ДЇor those who want a good wide-angle lens to pair with the D5200 without breaking the bank, the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 is the leading budget option. ItвЂ™s wider and sharper than any other comparable lens and excellent for landscape photography and wide-angle architecture and city shots. TheВ Nikon 10-24mmВ is NikonвЂ™s best DX format wide-angle lens. But the Sigma is a few ounces lighter than the Nikon options, a nice bonus when lugging around your camera bag on vacation. You will see an aperture drop-off at the wide end (the lens has SigmaвЂ™s Optical Stabilization technology) and some softness in the corners. The biggest selling point here is the price, which is hundreds of dollars less than the two lenses above. Amazingly, it even weighs less than the Nikon 18-200mm above.Д¬ons:В Low light performance and cheap construction.ДЇor an inexpensive all-in-one lens, try the Sigma 18-250mm Macro OS. Released in 2014, the new version of this lens is considerably lighter and cheaper than the old one, with the only sacrifice being a maximum aperture at the long end of f/6.3 instead of f/5.6. But for travel and use as all-in-one walk-around lens, the 18-200mm is a nice choice and reasonably priced.ДЇor those who want to cover virtually the entire spectrum of focal lengths without changing lenses, the Nikon 18-300mm VR is an excellent choice. Wildlife photographers, for example, often utilize the extra 100mm of length that a lens like the 18-300mm below has to offer. The biggest shortcoming of the 18-200mm VR II is that it doesnвЂ™t quite have the reach for certain types of telephoto photography. With an equivalent zoom range of 27-30mm on a 35mm camera, this lens captures sharp images throughout its range and has a sturdy build that is built to last. TheВ Nikon 18-200mm VR IIВ is a solid all-purpose lens for everything from wide-angle shots to close-ups-many people use it as the only lens in their bag. The Nikon 18-55mm kit lens above is sharper, cheaper, and lighter.ДЄll-In-One Lenses Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR II ($497) Unfortunately, the Nikon 18-105mm is an average lens-it can be soft in the corners, has a plastic mount, and the focal length range isnвЂ™t particularly useful. The Nikon D5200 is sold with the Nikon 18-105mm lens for $847 total, saving you about $100 on the lens with the kit.

Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 VR ($749 for the kit)Д¬ons:В Softness in the corners, plastic mount.

Even if you're going to buy an all-in-one lens or combination of other lenses, it's not a bad idea to get the 18-55mm for its portability and ease of use. The lens does have a plastic mount but captures sharp images, has vibration reduction, and is a terrific value ($100 with the kit). Many kit lenses are cheaply constructed and with marginal optics, but theВ Nikon 18-55mm VR is an exception. Nikon D5200 Kit Lenses Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR ($597 for the kit)Д¬ons:В Plastic mount, some distortion at the wide end. Below are our picks for the best lenses to pair with the Nikon D5200, and keep in mind that the camera has an automatic distortion control built in. The camera currently is a great value-the release of the D5300 means discounted prices on the older model, and the higher-end D7100 produces similar image quality and is almost twice as expensive.

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The Nikon D5200 is a powerhouse DSLR featuring a 24.1-megapixel sensor and Full HD 1080p video capability.