Nikon fit telephoto....
Discussion
I know, Im struggling to sort the wheat from the chaff.
Current long lens is 70-300 Nikon.
I want something a bit longer, so if I have to to 300 Im not at the extreme end, something with better glass, and maybe a bit faster.
Choices appear to be limited.
70-200 2.8 and 1.4/1.7 seems to be the best for optics
Lots of talk re Siggy 150/600, which I found cumbersome and to long at the short end.
A good DX 80-400 would be perfect for me I think, but I cant find one.
What to buy chaps ?
Current long lens is 70-300 Nikon.
I want something a bit longer, so if I have to to 300 Im not at the extreme end, something with better glass, and maybe a bit faster.
Choices appear to be limited.
70-200 2.8 and 1.4/1.7 seems to be the best for optics
Lots of talk re Siggy 150/600, which I found cumbersome and to long at the short end.
A good DX 80-400 would be perfect for me I think, but I cant find one.
What to buy chaps ?
My son has a Nikkor 70-300 on his D7100 (so effectively a 105-450) and gets very good results with it. Occasionally, he'll borrow one of my teleconverters for a bit more reach.
I use one of two solutions on my D810 - either a 70-200 VRII (plus an extender if required) in anything less than favourable light, or a 200-500 when its bright enough.
The most versatile lens I've used was a Sigma 50-500 OS. Apart from the weight and bulk, it was almost a walkabout lens. It wasn't brilliant on my D5200 but it came alive on the D810 and my son has also used it to very good effect on his D7100. I sold it to fund the 200-500, but I really miss having the short focal length without having to switch lenses
For the OP, I would recommend one of two approaches:-
1) Borrow or hire something longer, to see if it gives you the results you're looking for
2) Try a 1.4 teleconverter - if you don't like it, you'll be able to sell it on very easily
I use one of two solutions on my D810 - either a 70-200 VRII (plus an extender if required) in anything less than favourable light, or a 200-500 when its bright enough.
The most versatile lens I've used was a Sigma 50-500 OS. Apart from the weight and bulk, it was almost a walkabout lens. It wasn't brilliant on my D5200 but it came alive on the D810 and my son has also used it to very good effect on his D7100. I sold it to fund the 200-500, but I really miss having the short focal length without having to switch lenses
For the OP, I would recommend one of two approaches:-
1) Borrow or hire something longer, to see if it gives you the results you're looking for
2) Try a 1.4 teleconverter - if you don't like it, you'll be able to sell it on very easily
Turn7 said:
Simpo Two said:
If you just want 400mm instead of 300mm is cropping not a simple and free option?
At the cost of IQ though....
K12beano said:
thebraketester said:
Nikon 200-400 f4 is an excellent lens. Pricey mind.
This. Or the clever little 300E and a TC.
Ive heard the 300 is very good, but a prime is too limiting for my general use sadly. (Or Im to poor to own the correct range of lens I need)
K12beano said:
Turn7 said:
A good DX 80-400 would be perfect for me I think, but I cant find one.
1 The 80-400 is not DX
https://www.dpreview.com/news/7094553685/sigma-ann... sigma are bringing out a 100-400 F5-6.3 no idea on the price point yet but might be worth a look?
Richjam said:
https://www.dpreview.com/news/7094553685/sigma-ann... sigma are bringing out a 100-400 F5-6.3 no idea on the price point yet but might be worth a look?
Yeah, I know about that. Theres just something about Sigma that makes me feel like Im buying Hankooks and not Mich Pilot Cup sports, although its probably unfounded these days.After many,many hours of reading reviews and general 'net trawling, I believe I have come to a conclusion.
For my use, I think Im going to go with the Nikon 300mm F4 prime and a 1.4 tc and add to to that a 70-200 2.8.
From what I can see, both these lens offer unrivalled clarity and sharpness and got well in both my budget and length requirements.
Opinions chaps ?
For my use, I think Im going to go with the Nikon 300mm F4 prime and a 1.4 tc and add to to that a 70-200 2.8.
From what I can see, both these lens offer unrivalled clarity and sharpness and got well in both my budget and length requirements.
Opinions chaps ?
Edited by Turn7 on Sunday 16th April 20:09
Turn7 said:
After many,many hours of reading reviews and general 'net trawling, I believe I have come to a conclusion.
For my use, I think Im going to go with the Nikon F4 prime and a 1.4 tc and add to to that a 70-200 2.8.
From what I can see, both these lens offer unrivalled clarity and sharpness and got well in both my budget and length requirements.
Opinions chaps ?
70-200 2.8 is probably the best lens I've ever owned.For my use, I think Im going to go with the Nikon F4 prime and a 1.4 tc and add to to that a 70-200 2.8.
From what I can see, both these lens offer unrivalled clarity and sharpness and got well in both my budget and length requirements.
Opinions chaps ?
(ETA.. okay the f1.4 50mm is a dream, but you know what I mean)
Edited by GetCarter on Sunday 16th April 19:58
I never know why people overlook the 70-200 F4, its better glass than the 2.8 though its plastic construction makes people feel its lacking in quality, really its not, if you read what people say about the 2.8 which they have accidentally dropped and broken and those who have done the same with the f4 and then put it back in the bag and carried on.... its also half the weight though you lose a little bit of that width the F2.8 has, I (and a few others I know who have it) found it to be more than capable in 99% of the situations you would take the F2.8 in 
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