Nikon D5000 lens

[lawrenceots]

I need a 70-300 lens for my D5000. Already have the same focal length for my Canon, and I've found I just can't live with the 55-200. It is superbly sharp, just too short. I can't afford the awesome Nikon 70-300 AFS, so need some suggestions. Must be fairly good AF, and don't mind other makes.

Thanks

 

[neilos100]

Keep an eye open on ebay for the Nikon......yes, they are going to be more expensive than the Indy brands like Tamron or Sigma.....but well worth saving the pennies for. A decent second hand one should be around the £300 mark.
Otherwise the the Sigma seems to be the preferred choice, however there was a post earlier on here somewhere by '18-270' and the pics from the Tamron equivalent looked quite good too.

EDIT: Found the thread mentioned above!
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=225307

 

[lawrenceots]

Thanks, will keep an eye open.

 

[phil8139]

I have the Tamron 70-300, its an ok lens but in low light it's a struggle, I do alot of indoor basketball and unless you are real lucky or got some great lights, not too many keepers. outside I have found no probs but not used much outdoors,