On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:52:30 -0800, hotchkisstrio wrote:

Hello,

I'm looking for recommendations for an affordable telephoto or telephoto
zoom for Nikon. I would like a good quality lens, but it does not have to
be of the quality of a 80-200 VR f2.8.

Just something I can acquire for $500 or less and will give me good
snapshots of my kid playing pee-wee soccer from the other side of the field.
And maybe an occasional picture of a bird.

I have a Nikon D70 with the 18-70 AFS-IF kit lens.

suggestions?

Thanks,
Paul H.

You might look at the Tamron AF Aspherical XR Di which is a 28-300 zoom.
The list price is $399 and they had a $20 rebate, not sure how long that is
available. I just acquired one and its great.