 FlaggerPremium
join:2001-08-10
Weimville | [Lens] Need a recommendation Nikon 200mm low f-stop Hi there:
I have a Nikon D7000 and need a reasonable lens for 70-200mm lens with a low f-stop. I would prefer it to be AF with VR. I have about a $1300 budget and am not opposed to used glass. As much as I would love a monster lens, I don't want something that cost more than my first car.
I am primarily looking to use it for U11 Soccer photography in full sun (or in cloudy conditions). Certainly not professionally but want to get better shots than my current 18-105mm glass. Oh and of course I need it by August 16th!
Any have a rec? Thanks
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 StacyFotoDoguePremium
join:2001-11-02
New York, NY | »www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1···_8D.html |
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 DeathKPremium
join:2002-06-16
Cincinnati, OH | reply to Flagger
Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 OS HSM:
»www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/6···_DG.html
»www.adorama.com/SG70200ONK.html
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FlaggerPremium
join:2001-08-10
Weimville | reply to Flagger
I am wondering if I need VR and if I should go for push pull! |
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DeathKPremium
join:2002-06-16
Cincinnati, OH | Unless you want to be stuck on a tripod or monopod most of the time you'll want image stabilization.
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StacyFotoDoguePremium
join:2001-11-02
New York, NY | said by DeathK:Unless you want to be stuck on a tripod or monopod most of the time you'll want image stabilization.
Depends on what you're shooting. Once you learn how to steady a 200mm lens hand holding it is relatively easy for most shooters. Any shutter speed that requires a tripod or monopod is probably too slow for sports. |
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 No_StringsPremium,MVM,Ex-Mod 2008-13
join:2001-11-22
The OC
kudos:6 | reply to Flagger
In case it helps, most of these were taken with the lens Stacy  linked. A monopod was used for some.
»www.flickr.com/photos/8659143@N0···5931164/
This was handheld from a moving boat.
»www.flickr.com/photos/8659143@N0···ightbox/
Built like a tank and way better than I am at using it.
Two minor gripes:
Nikon doesn't want you to use a teleconverter with it. I had to go with a third party.
It's billed as having a macro mode, but the closest focus distance is 6'. |
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 rcroningD700 RocksPremium
join:2005-05-21
Winnipeg, MB | reply to Flagger
I second the Siggy 70-200 2.8 OS. I have the pre-OS version and it is tack sharp. The OS version would certainly be an improvement
as far as hand held work goes and it fits right in with your budget. And if you ever decide to go full frame, you're set.
Ralph. |
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 ExitPremium,ExMod 2002
join:2001-04-10
Canada | reply to Flagger
You don't need image stabilization for sports. It's nice to have as it can help you keep things in frame when tracking motion, but not a necessity at all. |
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 MellowPremium
join:2001-11-16
Salisbury, MD | reply to Flagger
I have had a push pull 80-200 2.8 for a few years and love it, with the higher ISO on these new bodies you can still be shooting in cloudy conditions and get a high enough shutter speed to hand hold it, only downside to it is it will not focus as fast as some of the new glass. |
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 bfreasPremium
join:2001-06-16
Franklin, KY | reply to Flagger
I'd go for the Sigma as well. More than likely you will use the lens for things other than sports as well (mine stays on my camera 90% of the time) and that OS will come in handy.
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