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12/08/2006 10:16:31 AM · #1 |
A friend asked me to recommend a good Nikon zoom (price range about $500) for his buddy who takes a lot of surfing photos. I'm all Canon, so I need your help. My guess is that 200mm might not be enough reach.
From what I can see, his best bet would be the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR for about $530, but it looks like this lens isn't available yet. Beyond that, pickings are slim for good glass in the 300mm range. Suggestions?
Plan B would be a good saltwater enclosure within the same price limit (although I don't know which model camera he has).
Message edited by author 2006-12-08 10:23:06. |
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12/08/2006 10:27:53 AM · #2 |
Big Mama AKA Sigma 50-500 (probably too much $$)
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Sigma 170-500 5-6.3 (roughly 550$)
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12/08/2006 10:31:29 AM · #3 |
You're not goingo find a good SW housing for around 500$, they usually run around a grand. Only know cause I was looking for one about 2 years ago. A good Nikon long focal length lens for about 500, not sure thats going to happen. The 70-300mm VR lens should be a great lens, I just don't have any experience with the VR version. I've got the 70-300mm, older version but it works great for me. The VR is out but I doubt it will be readily available any time soon. Thats the bad part about Nikon, it takes them forever to get stuff to the consumer. If the reach isn't long enough, your friend should use a tele-converter. Thats just my 2 cents. Hope it helps.
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12/08/2006 10:39:31 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by ralph:
Sigma 170-500 5-6.3 (roughly 550$) |
More like $760 (out of range) |
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12/08/2006 11:13:26 AM · #5 |
Nikon Auto Focus
170-500 F5-6.3 SIGMA APO D (86) WITH HOOD, CAPS, 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS ZOOM TELEPHOTO LENS
NA09999038525J
Grade Now Was
EX+ $499.00
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12/08/2006 11:21:33 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by ralph:
-->> KEH.com |
Oooh! Never heard of that site. Thanks! |
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12/08/2006 11:38:15 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by ralph:
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Awesome Site! |
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