“Which of these types of cameras have the best lens for long distance? My daugher is a gymnast and often she is clear across a large venue when she is performing so a lens that can ;pull her in much closer works better for us, my camcorder(that I currently own) magnifies up to 35X which has been great for this especially when filming video, so I was wondering how far away I can take a photo on this camera or would I better off with a different camera with a longer zoom or a camera which I can change the lens out, I would of course prefer an all in one camera so I don't have to mess with changing lens and possibly missing a great shot while she's performing.”
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The standard lens that we got with our D3100 was the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens. If you have the same package, a good lens for sporting events that would compliment what you already have is the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Lens. For a human subject much beyond a shot from 50 or 60 meters away you might think about a Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens. Remember your Circular Polarizing filter for those indoor zoom shots. A lens hood might also be a good addition to your camera bag. Through all these lenses you can shoot HD videos on the D3100. All-in-one package for stills and video.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This camera only has an 18-55mm lens. The D7000 has 18-105mm. You still need a higher zoom lens with either camera. I would recommend an add on lens of 70-300mm.
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