best value telephoto lens for Nikon d5500?

[Ilovebokeh]

Thank you to you both.

Flexibility for USB port plus FX if I ever change.

Shame about the bokeh then.

So the Nikon lens would have been my best bokeh, but I would not have been able to auto focus. I think I could have learned but I appreciate
arthurking83 posting their actual experience/preference for the Tamron.

OK, last part of the purchase ( I hope)

What are the essential accessories I need with this lens?

Eg.

my tamron f2.8 18-50 has a UV filter, lens hood, and graded filter (that cost $100.)

I carry in a bag and would love a proper photography backpack but assume I will just wrap my not-in-use lens in a jacket in my normal backpack.

thank you

[arthurking83]

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What are the essential accessories I need with this lens?

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Forget filters unless they have a specific purpose(as opposed to a generalised purpose)

UV/protective filters are pretty much useless. 1/. you don't need UV filtration .. the sensor does that anyhow! .. and so does the lens.

Filters that are handy to have are a good quality polariser on something like an 18-xxx or if you end up getting the 24-70. Note that the 24-70 does need an 82mm filter and they cost big bucks for a quality one.
Polarisers act as good at protection as do any UV/protective filters .. and they help gain bit of contrast in the right conditions.