Is this extra package really worth it? Do you actually use all the other lenses with such a great camera?
1536571
I bought this package but it is not worth it. Your best bet is to just buy the camera itself. The bag is so small and the other lenses are not needed at all. The USB stick is so cheap it broke the first time I have used it. Don't wast your money.
1536572
Realmente uso poco la cámara y no he usado aun los otros lentes. Se podría mejorar el paquete si se cambia algún lente por otra memoria y por algún flash externo
1536573
I bought this camera after my second baby was born. If I had more free time, I might play with the other lense and filters but I haven't yet. The camera has lots of built-in features so I haven't felt the need or desire to fuss with more parts. I do like the nice little tripod and the case is compact but protects the camera nicely.
1536574
No I have not used the lenses yet, the filters I do use. The case just fits the camera Extra batteries and a few filters. The tripods do not work with this camera, they are too lightweight to support the camera. If I was to do it over again I may have just done it piecemeal.There was better battery packs halcyons I think they are called. And the filter kits are easy to find. The remote and auto timmer where hard to match up to get the right ones for this camera and they are o my out of China. Good luck, It's a great camera and I'm glad I have it.
1536575
The camera is absolutely fantastic. I bought the other lenses and do NOT use them. Tripod is flimsy, camera bag is nice as well as the extra battery. I would say the extra package is not worth it but the camera is the best ever!!
1536576
Tripod is flimsy and useless...other things I use off and on...still new at photography so...the camera is great but very advanced for a beginner..still trying to get the hang of it...images are great when I figure things out...
1311515
Sony is in the process of introducing a new Nex7, so this might be the old Nex7. I do think the bundle is a pretty good deal. I can't imagine how they could have improved the picture capabilities of the camera to be quite honest. I just got back from a vacation where I took 2000+ pictures. The camera is flat out tremendous. The best I have ever used and I have had 10 slr's dating back to the early '70s of both 35mm and digital.
1044998
I just went through the same decision process, in fact I literally bought the D60+ lens kit and returned it (package unopened) for the D80 (body only) + the fabulous 18-200 VR lens. Why? 1) I wanted the additional metering controls vs. the D60 and in fact used all of them on my recent trip to the Hoh rain forest. 2) Keeping to my budget, I opted to spend the money on the 18-200mm VR, and yes, I used its FULL RANGE without having to change lenses. A great way to go when outdoors and taking advantage of opportunities as they present themselves (e.g. deer twins walking right towards us while on the trail!). 3) Quickly realizing the super-zoom wasn't going to get me a FAST lens, I was able to pick up the 50mm f/1.4 right before my travels (which would NOT have AF working with the D40 or D60). If I had the $$$ I might have opted for a D300 and picked up the D40/60 for a lightweight second body, but as the only Digital SLR that I'll be using for the next couple of years, and the small price difference, I am extremely happy with my purchase.
1274516
I traded in all my canon gear, including 50d, 5dmk2 and L lenses, with no regrets. The x mount lens portfolio is still young but really promising if roll is on schedule. The iOS app to control camera makes it worthwhile in itself.
2123666
It says that the box has the "camera body" and that you have to purchase the stock zoom lens. If I don't buy additional lens, what lens exactly comes with the camera body?
1966946
I ended up going for the Sigma. So far I'm pretty happy with it; focus seems OK on my T1i, and the lens seems quite well put together. Not getting dinged extra for a bag and a lens hood is nice too.
1907930
It's an L Series lens that comes with the camera as opposed to being a 'kit lens' and is awesome when combined with the Canon 6D. The 24-100 L IS gives you a great shooting range, has Image Stabilisation which gives you the 'extra stops' in low light and basically a is a great all round lens. So yes, it is very much worth getting with the camera.
2251842
My nikon kit came with similar lenses. I have found, as others have, that this is my "usual" lens and the others have become more special use lenses. It just gives more capacity at once whereas the others have innate limits. I find the image quality equal and satisfactory.
1588007
I agree. This lense is great! I also got the fisheye and wide angle lense. The pics are awesome and really good quality.
1041296
The 35mm f1.4 is amazing. The photos I gets are out of this world. I'm saving now for the 56mm f1.2. Prime lenses are pretty much all I work with.
1298993
Quite happy. I had a K10D previously (still have it as backup) and have a pretty good complement of lenses because of that. I feel like I am getting more out of the other lenses because of the K-3. I was out shooting with the long lens (300-500mm zoom) last weekend, and saw the benefits. Still feel like I am on learning curve, but have no regrets.
1850113
Yes, is it worth it. My opinion is no. I actually returned my lens and purchased 3 primes for around the same price range. I had the lens for about 2 weeks and returned it for a 50mm1.8, 85mm 1.8 and 28mm 1.8 and do not regret it at all. Total for all 3 lens 1410.85. And I love them.
1236385
Yes the pics come out with great detail. I cannot remember the lens itself but I have not purchased extra lenses. I have even gotten good results when I zoomed in on pics already taken.
15823
That's a great deal. The camara is amazing. It has a big sensor so the photos looks terrific. I lost mine (stolen) so I bough a Canon SD90 (which is an upgrade for that model) otherwise I would still use SD900.
392884
OK, well here are my thoughts on the kit lens. It is lighter, so for backpacking orhiking it could be a really good thing. As you say, it is only an extra $75 or so,so there isn't much wrong with having it along with a truly fine lens, unless $75makes or breaks your budget. Get the kit lens AND as many other lenses asyou can justify.
1041573
Are you comparing it to the lens without VR. I work for Nikon and the price was actually the same price I get with my employee discount and it didn't include the extra filters. I used the lens on my d3100 to get some incredible shots of the lunar eclipse
1736482
For me, yes (well, I bought mine used for $360).However, you're the only one who can decide whether it's worth it to you. How much do you value control over out-of-focus background (bokeh) or having a "3-dimensional" look? Do you like being able to shoot indoors and in other low-light situations without using a flash or high ISO settings?If these characteristics or important to you, then the $450 may be worth it.