Which lens?

[merv]

I know I have asked this question before so excuse me if I'm boring. Which would be the best lens for me to buy for motorsport/ planes etc - a nIkon 200-400 or a 300 f2.8, both VR lenses. I know there is a difference in price:bang:

[Phillip Mac]

Really for motorsport I'd go for the 300mm but really you need another camera with around a 75-180 Zoom as well

[merv]

Hi Philip - I have also a 70-200 VR f2.8 zoom which will cover this end. Thanks:clap:

[fabs]

Moving to Talk Equipment as the Motorsport section is for image sharing/critique.

[merv]

Wasn't sure about this as I thought motorsporty people with knowledge of suitable lenses for this activity would be on the motorsport forum. Lesson learnt. Embarrassed :razz:

[pete.rush]

I know I have asked this question before so excuse me if I'm boring. Which would be the best lens for me to buy for motorsport/ planes etc - a nIkon 200-400 or a 300 f2.8, both VR lenses. I know there is a difference in price:bang:

Price wise the 300mm f2.8 would be more suited. The 200-400mm f4 is a great lens, but at £4500 its pricey. As most motorsports / aviation need 300mm or more (you have the 70-200mm to cover gap), the 300mm f2.8 on it's own or with 1.4x or 1.7x or 2x would mean you've got at least 2 lenses in 1. At Airshows the display line is constantly moving away from the crowd, so the TC's are required. Another plus for the 300mm f2.8 is the extra f-stop for poor conditions, faster lens will get you out of a whole more than once.

Need to buy a 2x TC for my canon 300mm to try it out.