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02/26/2007 03:15:36 AM · #1 |
Hi All
i am soon going to be in a postion where by i can purchase wither a Nikon D200 as my primary camera (D70 to remain as backup) Or a new lens (Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM )
What i am looking for is , do i upgrade the body or get the extra lens for the D70? Really unsure at this point.
Reason for upgrade is due to the fact that i am now taking a lot more Rugby shots that are getting into papers. I want to be ready and able to go to the bigger matches when i get my foot in the door.
cheers
D
Edit, The title should be "The Chicken or the Egg" don't know how to change it though? DOH!!
Message edited by author 2007-02-26 06:07:37.
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02/26/2007 06:05:08 AM · #2 |
not an expert here but wouldn't the lens do you more good for the rugby shots rather than a camera without the 200mm lens. I wonder this not knowing what else is in your arsenal of equipment. Also wouldn't the 200mm fit the D200 since they are both Nikon?
Like I said I'm no expert so forgive me if I'm asking stupid questions.
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02/26/2007 06:07:55 AM · #3 |
The Sigma lens is pretty sweet, and I'd bet any limitations you're hitting shooting rugby are with the lens, not the camera. If that's correct, I'd go with the 70-200.
~Terry
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02/26/2007 06:08:44 AM · #4 |
No such thing as a stupid question in my book,
I guess the Lens would be the correct purchase and get the new body during the summer?
seems the logical way to go i think?
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02/26/2007 06:14:15 AM · #5 |
how much is the sigma 70-200? i know it's dedicated f2.8 ... but i just bought the nikon 70-300mm VR and i'm getting some great shots with it.
for only $550, it'd be a good lens, with VR and give you that extra reach.
it won't be as fast as the f2.8, but i honestly don't see how it'd matter if you're doing daytime rugby shooting in full sunlight.
just a thought anyways.
btw, D200 gives you 5 fps which is double the D70. that's another consideration for sports shooting.
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02/26/2007 08:13:14 AM · #6 |
Dave,
At the moment i am taking daytime shots, this will lead to evening and matches under flood lights.
I need a good all rounder at present.
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02/26/2007 08:35:49 AM · #7 |
| I have tried sports shots with my nikon 70-200 VR and I'm a little disapointed, not the quality but the distance. I would think you need to get 300-400 to get anything that wasn't directly in front of you. |
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02/26/2007 08:41:10 AM · #8 |
I have looked at a few 300mm lens also. just looking at prices etc... doing some research at the moment
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02/26/2007 08:49:02 AM · #9 |
| i renamed the thread for you. :) |
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02/26/2007 09:49:34 AM · #10 |
thanks for the title rename, i was looking a little silly. ;-)
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