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Discussion in 'Creative Arts' started by 4REphotographer, Nov 14, 2007.

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  1. 4REphotographer

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    #1 4REphotographer, Nov 14, 2007
    Does anyone have the 70-300mm AF-S Nikkor Lens? I really want this lens but I haven't tried it out and my local shop doesn't have it in stock.
     
  2. ItaliaF1

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    #2 ItaliaF1, Nov 14, 2007
    I had it before, but I sold it a while ago to put finish of the money I needed for my 70-200mm. It was a decent lens, and it often underestimated; however, I would highly recommend saving up a bit more a forking out the extra $ for some f2.8 glass, such as the 70-200mm.

    Good luck with your decision,

    John
     
  3. 4REphotographer

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    #3 4REphotographer, Nov 14, 2007
    Well I have the 18-55mm kit lens and then got a 55-200mm (I always think I made a mistake here but then remember I only paid about $100 for it) and the $500ish price of this lens is pushing it for a Christmas present already, do you have any other suggestions for something sub$500? It has to be AF-S since I have a D40.
     
  4. DIGMAN52

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    #4 DIGMAN52, Nov 15, 2007
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    I got mine last Christmas and really like it. Here are a couple of pics with it. Getting ready to try it on a deer hunt in early December, so should get some tougher low light situations to test it out.
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  5. 4REphotographer

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    #5 4REphotographer, Nov 15, 2007
    What camera were those taken with? Also are any of those taken at 300mm? On my 55-200 I really lose quality at 200 and don't want to get a lens that happens to.
     
  6. Razzer92

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    #6 Razzer92, Nov 15, 2007
    i have a 70-300mm lens which i got in a combo kit with my canon xti a few days ago, the zoom is pretty far with these things.
     
  7. DIGMAN52

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    #7 DIGMAN52, Nov 16, 2007
    The were taken with a Nikon D-80. I know the eagle was at 300mm, and I haven't noticed a quality loss in the higher ranges.
     
  8. tl731

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    #8 tl731, Nov 16, 2007
    It is a very good lens from what i have read... I am saving for the 70-200 2.8 that was stated above, there really is a difference in PQ with the professional lenses. You can get a 70-300 VR for under $400 on most of the Buy/Sell forums out there..
    If you need some links, PM me.

    good luck
     
  9. yzee

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    #9 yzee, Nov 16, 2007
    I have to 70-200 2.8 on a D-80. It's expensive, but you will keep it.
     
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    #10 tl731, Nov 16, 2007
    i only hear and read great things....
    by next spring i will have it
     
  11. kvisser

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    #11 kvisser, Nov 18, 2007
    I thought I would respond here as opposed to a pm. What buy/sell forums would you suggest?

    thanks

    ken
     
  12. tl731

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    #12 tl731, Nov 18, 2007
  13. Eddie@CavallinoModels

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    #13 Eddie@CavallinoModels, Dec 12, 2007
    I have the VR Version and it is good for what I need it for until I need to take faster pictures. What are you shooting? For something like race cars you need f2.8 but for landscapes it is fine. For birds it is hard because of distance.
     

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