£100 lens for wildlife?

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Hey,

Is it possible to get an old lens that would be ideal for wildlife?

doesn't matter if its fully manual either.

I just want something I can go out taking shots with, if it ends up being something I enjoy then I will look at investing more in a decent newer lens.

All I've got is a 50mm max and its driving me mad :)

EDIT: and when looking at lenses, what's the difference between a 300mm lens and 300mm macro lens?
 
For around that sort of money you should be able to find a Nikon 70 - 300 G lens which would get you nearer to the wildlife.

Nigel
 
Shooting wildlife depends on what wildlife, insects need a macro, birds need a long lens, At least 400 though 300 at a stretch, but you will need to plan with a hide or some concealment. An old 500 mirror lens might do, though fixed aperture.
 
Have a look on eBay for an old Tamron mirror lens. Oops! Snap, Arty!
 
Just wanting to add to Kens comments about a hide or concealment, good fieldcraft and patience will really pay off and let you get some cracking shots with shorter focal lengths (I used a 70-300 for a while before getting anything longer) than folks with big zoom who just blunder around hoping that the reach will be enough all the time.

Tommy.
 
I had the Sigma 70-300mm and tbh found it pretty good. You will need to use a tripod at the long end though as it doesn't have vr.

Andy
 
I'm with Andysnap on this one ~ you can get a new Sigma 70-300 which will auto-focus on your D60 ~ for less than your £100 budget.

There are several verions of this lens so make sure you get one with a built-in motor for auto-focus.

HTH :)
 
Bristolian said:
I'm with Andysnap on this one ~ you can get a new Sigma 70-300 which will auto-focus on your D60 ~ for less than your £100 budget.

There are several verions of this lens so make sure you get one with a built-in motor for auto-focus.

HTH :)
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Have the same lens, and you won't pick it up new for that much!

Unless you find a super bargain

RRP: £135
 
i have a mint tamron af55-200 f4-5.6 if it's any good to you going reasonable, get you started
 
skipper said:
i have a mint tamron af55-200 f4-5.6 if it's any good to you going reasonable, get you started
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OP will soon realise that a 300mm falls short for decent photos. I don't think a 200mm is suitable for his needs imho. I have the Sigma 300mm APO and although it's an good(ish) lens I am often frustrated by it's limited reach. I also have the 70-300 Tamron Macro and soon put that away in a box ready for my next binge on eBAy.
 
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