


When shooting with the superzoom lens at its longest a good camera support is a very good idea. Don’t forget the protective Skylight UV filter! The zoom range lets you shoot anything from scenics to close-up of distant subjects. Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR II lens: Mount this light, compact superzoom lens on the Nikon D3200 and you have a flexible, lightweight and portable camera kit that’s ideal for travel. Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED AF-S DX VR lens: Get close to the action with this long-range telephoto zoom lens! (Be sure to get a protective UV/Skylight filter to protect the front of the lens from scratches).įor stability when shooting sports, it’s good to keep the camera on a monopod such as the Flashpoint FL2560 via a ballhead. Soccer moms who want to get tight shots of their kids’ team sports will will benefit from this kit. Nikon SB-400 TTL Shoe Mount Speedlight Flash: This will give you more light in general add a flash diffuser to soften the light so it looks more natural. (Don’t forget to protect the lens with a UV/Skylight filter) The wide aperture produces pleasing focus fall-off that separates your subject from the background. Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF lens: Ideal for portrait photography. While the 18-55mm kit lens may be fine for general family photography, if you want professional looking portraits, a higher-end lens and better lighting will definitely help. In fact, if you own any APS Family, portraits, kids If you own an earlier or later D3*** model, such as the D3000 or D3100, these kits will work with your camera, too. Here are 5 suggested kits for 5 very different kinds of photography, built around the Nikon D3200. Also, it’s a good idea to have a microfiber cloth (right) to wipe away any smudges on the filter. If the front of the lens gets scratched, it’s ruined if the filter gets scratched, you simply replace it for about $13. Important! Remember to get a Protective/UV or Skylight Filter, which will protect the front of the lens from scratches. Out of the box with the standard 18-55mm kit lens, the Nikon D3200 is a nice basic DSLR, but you may eventually want to customize it, adding lenses, flashes and accessories that would help you get the kinds of photos you want to shoot to express your creativity.

Here’s a guide to products and accessories that will let you optimize your Nikon D3200 to excell in the kind of photography you want to do.
