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Longer Lens for D70?
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 |
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I use the Sigma lens you mentioned, but FYI, here is the Nikkkor 70 - 300
for about $130 for the "G" version and $280 for the ED version at B&H (and probably other places too): Nikon Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens - Black Nikon Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens "Bobsprit" wrote in message ... 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 |
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I use the Sigma lens you mentioned, but FYI, here is the Nikkkor 70 - 300
for about $130 for the "G" version and $280 for the ED version at B&H (and probably other places too): Nikon Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Autofocus Lens - Black Nikon Zoom Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED Autofocus Lens "Bobsprit" wrote in message ... 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 |
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I use the Sigma lens you mentioned, but FYI, here is the Nikkkor 70 - 300
for about $130 for the "G" version and $280 for the ED version at B&H (and probably other places too): Yes, but by many accounts the Nikkor 70-300 is not better than the Sigma. I was hoping that there was an smaller jump up from a 200 dollar lens than spending 700 dollars. RB |
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I use the Sigma lens you mentioned, but FYI, here is the Nikkkor 70 - 300
for about $130 for the "G" version and $280 for the ED version at B&H (and probably other places too): Yes, but by many accounts the Nikkor 70-300 is not better than the Sigma. I was hoping that there was an smaller jump up from a 200 dollar lens than spending 700 dollars. RB |
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"Bobsprit" wrote in message ... 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 How about the Tamron 28 - 200 (or is it 300?) for digitals? Can someone with experience comment please? Gerrit - Oz |
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"Bobsprit" wrote in message ... 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 How about the Tamron 28 - 200 (or is it 300?) for digitals? Can someone with experience comment please? Gerrit - Oz |
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teflon wrote in
: 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. That's a big lens. I thought about getting one years ago to go with my F4, but opted for a f/2.8 180AF. The 180 is about 1/2 the bulk of the 80-200. They were the same price (both used). To zoom or not to zoom... ;-) Bob |
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