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