Yep, another Nikon lense question?

mrmac · 14-02-2009 6:23pm #1

Going to a Formula One race this summer, looking for an "all-rounder" lense, decent zoom but under a foot long! I have a Nikon 18-55 DX VR 3.5-5.6 and a Sigma 28-200mm DG which has given me some great results.

Any recommemdations within a €300 budget????

Borderfox · 14-02-2009 6:56pm

Sigma 70-300 APO

Nforce · 14-02-2009 7:07pm

a second hand 70-300VR should fit your budget

quilmore · 14-02-2009 7:26pm

+1 to the nikon 70-300vr, superb optics, image stabilization and within range if you look well

mrmac · 14-02-2009 7:53pm

Thanks guys, I had a look at the Nikon 70-300 VR late last year, but dropped the idea.
Time to have another look! Appreciate the replies.

BTW - before I start the hunt, anyone here got one for sale?
No harm in asking eh?

Nforce · 14-02-2009 8:52pm

They come up from time to time on Adverts.ie or, failing that, try ebay.

mrmac · 14-02-2009 9:12pm

Yeah, see one on adverts atm, just checking with the seller to see if it's sold.
Don't like buying camera gear on eBay, unless it's relatively close to me so I can view it first. Haven't had a bad deal from adverts yet, so that's my first choice.

Nforce · 14-02-2009 10:02pm

I've had no problems with ebay ...bought a 18-70mm and a 50mm F1.8 recently without issue.
You'll love the 70-300VR.......if you are running a cropped sensor camera you'll have a range equivalent to ~450mm.

mrmac · 14-02-2009 10:44pm

Going to be taking a D300 with me.
Thanks for the advice, don't seem to hear a bad word said about the 70-300VR. Decision made. No real rush though, not going until May, so early April will do (need some prictice!).

Yep, another Nikon lense question?

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