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07/04/2007 12:14:44 AM · #1 |
I was hoping to add a lens with a bit more reach. I currently have the Nikon 70-200mm lens and love it but would like a lens with a bit more reach. I know the Nikon 200-400 would be the best choice, but that's a bit out of the price range. I have a few ideas (below) and would greatly appreciate any opinions, experience, thoughts, or comparisons.
Nikon 80-400mm VR f/4.5-5.6 - My concen here would be the slower AF speed
Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 - Most of the reviews I have read have been good
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 - Seems to be too good of a deal in terms of focal lenght for the price.
Nikon 70-200mm + 2x teleconverter - Definately the cheapest alternative, but I have seen mixed reviews on the 2x teleconverter. I have the 1.4x but would like more reach.
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07/04/2007 07:03:42 AM · #2 |
| You could get a 300mm f/4 prime. I have used one for a bit and it is excellent. |
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07/04/2007 08:24:41 AM · #3 |
Sigma 50-500 might be an option?
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07/04/2007 12:48:59 PM · #4 |
There is a Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX HSM for around $800. Pop a 1.4x on that and you'd have a 140-420mm f/5.6 which is not any slower and in some cases faster than all the ones you've listed.
Edit: Linky, this is for the Canon version though but there is a Nikon mount version of it.
Message edited by author 2007-07-04 12:49:45.
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07/04/2007 01:29:47 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
There is a Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX HSM for around $800. Pop a 1.4x on that and you'd have a 140-420mm f/5.6 which is not any slower and in some cases faster than all the ones you've listed.
Edit: Linky, this is for the Canon version though but there is a Nikon mount version of it. |
I actually had this lens with the D70 and maybe I just had a bad one from the lot, but it was very soft and the AF was pretty terrible so I got rid of it. I guess I could test drive another one and see how it feels |
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07/04/2007 01:35:42 PM · #6 |
| sigma's 120-300mm 2.8 with a 1.4x tc *drool* |
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07/04/2007 02:44:39 PM · #7 |
Canon 70-200mm 2.8 with a 2x converter...now that I have used...and it is awesome!
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07/04/2007 02:55:20 PM · #8 |
I had the Sigma 130-400mm with my 300D, a good priced lenses. Maybe able to still get hold of one if you look around.
Message edited by author 2007-07-04 15:30:32. |
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07/04/2007 04:59:47 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by md8speed:
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
There is a Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX HSM for around $800. Pop a 1.4x on that and you'd have a 140-420mm f/5.6 which is not any slower and in some cases faster than all the ones you've listed.
Edit: Linky, this is for the Canon version though but there is a Nikon mount version of it. |
I actually had this lens with the D70 and maybe I just had a bad one from the lot, but it was very soft and the AF was pretty terrible so I got rid of it. I guess I could test drive another one and see how it feels |
There's one for sale on FM right now and he has 100% crops from it and with the 1.4x tc that look pretty sharp!
edit: asking $700
Message edited by author 2007-07-04 17:00:06. |
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07/04/2007 05:09:14 PM · #10 |
| Since we're here (and the poster has a nikon) have folks seen any differences between a DX and non DX lens on a Nikon digital SLR??? |
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