Joe T
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Hi all
My current gear is as follows:
Nikon D70
18-70 kit lens
Nikkor 50mm f1.8
Sigma 70-300 APO
Ive been thinking about a pro-class lens for motorsport, as this is what I shoot most. There may be some ocasional other uses such as wildlife and other sports beside motorsport.
Anyway, the two lenses I have in mind are:
Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR £1200
Sigma 120-300 2.8 non DG version available in UK for £1300.
I will get a 1.4 tc for the Sigma, but probably will not get one for the Nikon as Nikon own converters are far too pricy.
I know these two lenses are of quite different focal lengths, but I really cant decide which would be better for motorsport! The Sigma will need a monopod, and the Nikon can be handheld I reckon. This will affect the kind of shots I can take, as I would imagine panning with the Sigma could be hard.
So, any thoughts anyone?
Also, the Sigma 120-300 DG is £400 more, does anyone think its worth going for that one? I hear the tripod mount might be better on the DG, but this I havent confirmed.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long post!
Cheers all!
My current gear is as follows:
Nikon D70
18-70 kit lens
Nikkor 50mm f1.8
Sigma 70-300 APO
Ive been thinking about a pro-class lens for motorsport, as this is what I shoot most. There may be some ocasional other uses such as wildlife and other sports beside motorsport.
Anyway, the two lenses I have in mind are:
Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR £1200
Sigma 120-300 2.8 non DG version available in UK for £1300.
I will get a 1.4 tc for the Sigma, but probably will not get one for the Nikon as Nikon own converters are far too pricy.
I know these two lenses are of quite different focal lengths, but I really cant decide which would be better for motorsport! The Sigma will need a monopod, and the Nikon can be handheld I reckon. This will affect the kind of shots I can take, as I would imagine panning with the Sigma could be hard.
So, any thoughts anyone?
Also, the Sigma 120-300 DG is £400 more, does anyone think its worth going for that one? I hear the tripod mount might be better on the DG, but this I havent confirmed.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long post!
Cheers all!