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<p>Many thanks for the responses. I currently own D5000 and the following lenses.<br>

NIkon 18-55 f3.5-5.6 G AF-S VR lens (kit lens)<br>

Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens - Sigma Fit<br>

Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 SP Di VC USD Lens - Nikon Fit<br>

Nikon 50mm f1.8 G AF-S Lens<br>

Following are the reasons that are prompting me for an upgrade ( which I want to do in the next few months after accumulating sufficient monies)<br>

- lacks built in focus motor<br>

- Weather sealing<br>

- shutter speed etc.</p>

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<p>I am thinking of upgrading my Nikon D5000 and my budget is less than £1000/$1500. Can you please suggest options. I have D300s in mind. <br>

I have shortlisted D300S, D7000 and D7100<br>

D600 is slightly off budget for me.</p>

<p>Thank you Wouter,Scott, Eric, Michael, Landrum, Kenneth, Stephen, Leszek, Steve, Dan, Andy , Alan, Elliot, Rick, Ilkka, Roy,Simon,Sebastian, Nick. Your valuable comments have helped me to make a purchase and I went for Tamron 70-300mm.<br>

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-tamron-70-300mm-f4-5-6-sp-di-vc-usd-lens-nikon-fit/p1520737</p>

<p>Thanks Eric.<br>

What are your views about the following lens' when compared to the tamron 70-300mm<br>

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens<br>

Nikon AF-S VR 70-300 f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED<br>

Should I even consider them ? The price for Nikkor 55-300mm has dropped significantly in amazon (around 150 pounds).</p>

<p>Many thanks for the responses. I am more leaning towards to go for a tamron 70-300mm - <br>

Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Lens for Nikon after considering the cost and my requirement.</p>

<p>@Wouter - Many thanks for the insightful answers and descriptions. All I am looking for is a lens that's gives me ability to take photos of far reaching objects than 18-55mm and a lens which can give me shallow dof's.<br>

- Safari park, birds etc.<br>

If I do decide on Nikon 24-120mm, I will definitely check it on my D5000 for the weight before buying one.</p>

<p>Many thanks for the responses.<br>

I have a Nikon D5000 which is a DX and actually I meant shallow bokeh (not dof). I am novice in this field and still getting accustomed to the terminologies.</p>

<p>Hi All,</p>

<p>I have just started taking photography more serious than before. All I am looking for is excellent dof. I want to spend as little as I can. <br>

I have shortlisted </p>

<h3 >Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens </h3>

<p>Are there any alternatives ?<br>

Thanks,<br>

Raj</p>