Nikon 70-300 or?

[daredevil123]

Like d7k?

Like the 50/1.4D on a D3 or D3s. Also quite fast on the D300s.

 

[TonyOng]

And the 80-200/2.8D push pull is very value for money nowadays. I sold mine, which is near mint, for around $750 including original hood (Hood do not come with this lens standard).

but also if i need more reach den i need to get a TC.. so still kinda torn in between... maybe shld just get a 70-300 for the time being..

 

[TonyOng]

You know you can always buy 2nd hand, much cheaper.

actually depends on what lens i think.. like 70-300 2nd doesnt cheap by alot..

 

[TonyOng]

lets say for now i am looking at 70-300 only.. shld i get a nikon or 3rd party?

 

[cichlid]

lets say for now i am looking at 70-300 only.. shld i get a nikon or 3rd party?

That's also depends on how much you want to spend on the lens. About $650 will get you a pre-owned Nikon 70-300 VR lens, which is what I'll recommend.

 

[TonyOng]

new lens is slightly more than that right?

 

[Fudgecakes]

new lens is slightly more than that right?

Definitely.

 

[cichlid]

new lens is slightly more than that right?

Not sure, may be you can call the shops tomorrow and let us know so that we can benefit from this thread like you do.

 

[TonyOng]

Not sure, may be you can call the shops tomorrow and let us know so that we can benefit from this thread like you do.

sure sure.. will update after i get a quote..

 

[L-coholic]

lets say for now i am looking at 70-300 only.. shld i get a nikon or 3rd party?

the 70-300 VR quite nice,
but a bit heavy, may be it is just me.

 

[Fudgecakes]

the 70-300 VR quite nice,
but a bit heavy, may be it is just me.

Haha. Thn the other lens he was considering is worse lo

 

[jnet6]

the 70-300 VR quite nice,
but a bit heavy, may be it is just me.

then you should not have use a DSLR...
try the new mirrorless instead, smaller and lighter for body and lenses.

 

[TonyOng]

the 70-300 VR quite nice,
but a bit heavy, may be it is just me.

i believe it will be much worse if i get any of the 70-200

 

[Fudgecakes]

i believe it will be much worse if i get any of the 70-200

Exactly. At 1.4 kg it's no joke

 

[jnet6]

Like the 50/1.4D on a D3 or D3s. Also quite fast on the D300s.

Yes, i do agreed that some AF-D(especially primes) on certain bodies focusing is faster.
however TS is looking at 70-200/70-300 lens range, so it have to depends on his/her budget and carry load.
Either original or 3rd party lenses will give good results in some way and depends on individual preference/liking.

 

[TonyOng]

weight is not really a problem for me i think.. can always train up for it..

 

[jnet6]

weight is not really a problem for me i think.. can always train up for it..

Have u dropped by Nikon Service Center?... free weight training(Small to big lenses) over there for u to test out.

 

[TonyOng]

Have u dropped by Nikon Service Center?... free weight training(Small to big lenses) over there for u to test out.

only went there once to collect my 50mm f1.8 that comes with my D7000.. but that time no time to try out the different lenses..

 

[luckyorange]

Exactly. At 1.4 kg it's no joke

haha, just need to get use to the weight

 

[TonyOng]

jus being curious.. is there new 70-300 non vr out there?