On 10/12/04 4:40 am, in article
, "Bobsprit"
wrote:

I have a new D70 with the 18-70mm kit lens and also a 50mm 1.8. I imagine that
once in a while I'll want to do some deeper shots. I see the Sigman 70-300mm
APO is a popular low cost choice for under 200.00. Is there anything else I
should be looking at? A 70-200mm would also work. I'd rather not spend more
than 400.00 or so. It seems that after a lens like the Sigma there is a HUGE
price jump to the next level. Anything in between?

Thanks for any tips on the most played out question ever!

RB

I suggest looking at the discontinued Nikon f/2.8 80-200 ED (2 ring version)
in the secondhand market. It will be a tad more than you budgeted for, but
it's an amazingly good lens.

Or, if the budget really is that tight, a Nikon 70-210 4-5.6 D. This has
been discontinued for a few years now, but it's a true bargain for the
performance - and far better than the lenses you are thinking about.

Hope this helps.