Lens choice thread - Again

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After looking at Ken Rockwells site I can say I am more confused at his choices for a D300 dream team set of lenses....

I have a D300 and I have treated myself to the 17 - 55 f2.8 dx lens which is great! I also have a 50mm f1.8 nifty fifty for low light indoor shots - candid of my lad and family snaps.

I would like a little more reach! and I have tryed my mates 70 - 200 VR F2.8 Nikkor which BTW is :love:

My question then Is this the logical focal length to look at for my third lens -

I want it for Airshows - Motorsport - Wildlife where I need to get close without being close IYSWIM

The last question - what third party lens would be closest to the NIKKORS performance........IF ofcourse its the focal length to get?

I feel happy with that focal length - so I suppose :cuckoo: I am a little green as to what else there is that may suit.....

Cheers

[joescrivens]

200mm seems a little short for wildlife unless it's larger wildlife you are talking about, I'd say 300mm minimum for birds, seems right for the motorsport and airshows though

[Gold]

Any lens near that range will give you more reach, a 55-200, 70-200 or 70-300. What's your budget, the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 is a great lens and cheaper than the Nikon or Canon equivalent. The 70-200 can also be used with a teleconverter for greater reach.

[Syx]

I'm currently looking at the Sigma 100-300 f/4, which gives that little more reach for motorsport at some locations. Also works well with a 1.4x TC, so I hear.

[PsiFox]

It really depends on your budget.

200 is a bit short but you could add a TC.

alternatively you could look at the 300 F4 if you like a prime.

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Would this work well with a 1.7X - I heard that the 2x with the Nikkor leaves the lens prone to hunting for focus:(


Sigma 100-300 f/4

Anyone have this with a D300?

My budjet is 0 right now But I will have a £1000 soon to spend - Now I may well be able to pri my mate from his 70 200 vr f2.8 for £900 but thats going to take most of my budjet - worth it:shrug:

:eek: 1.7 TC in Nikon is £260

[Syx]

Anyone have this with a D300?

As soon as I have the funds! Every review I've read has been overwhelmingly positive - although some forum feedback wouldn't go amiss :lol:

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OK after a try with the 70 200 NIKKOR today with some bird shots I am convinced that 200mm isn't long enough - ITYS:shake:

So I am really on this now - I like F2.8 lenses:'( so whats the choices - I am open to other makes other than the Nikon as ££ is an issue - so whats about to choose from?

Or what do you recommend:thumbs:

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anyone have any experience with the Sigma 120-300 F2.8...........

[PsiFox]

In the article linked to below are some images taken on a siggy 500m with 1.7 soligor TC. Seems quite good and price is not bad.

Thinking about getting one myself.

Article
http://www.naturfoto-erras.de/sigma500.html

Soligor TC
http://www.soligor.de/src/product_details.php?cPath=133_169&soligorSession=bcddfcf738aa7b6b5a0811e36491d183&pid=43735