David Busch’s Nikon D5500 Guide to Digital SLR Photography

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Working with Lenses

There’s no disputing the fact that there is a key reason why many digital SLR buyers choose Nikon cameras: Nikon lenses. Some favor Nikon cameras because of the broad selection of quality lenses. Others already possess a large collection of Nikon optics (perhaps dating from the owner’s photography during the film era), and the ability to use those lenses on the latest digital cameras is a big plus. A few may be attracted to the Nikon brand because there are many inexpensive lenses (including a few in the $100 to $200 price range) that make it possible to assemble a basic kit for cameras like the D5500 without spending a lot of cash.

It’s true that there is a mind-bending assortment of high-quality lenses available to ...