Nikon fit telephoto....

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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 ?

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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....

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K12beano said:

thebraketester said:

Nikon 200-400 f4 is an excellent lens. Pricey mind.

This.

Or the clever little 300E and a TC.

The 200 is a bit to long I think.

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

I know, and such is both pricey and to long - hence wanting a true DX 80-400 - if that makes sense.

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Tell me if Ive got my maths wrong here....

a 70-200 on a Nikon crop gives:
105-300
with 1.4tc
147-420
with 1.7tc
180-510

My current 70-300 is actually 105-450


Fingers crossed....

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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.

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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 ?

Edited by Turn7 on Sunday 16th April 20:09

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GetCarter said:

70-200 2.8 is probably the best lens I've ever owned.

Pretty much what everyone says Steve....hence wanting it in my bag...
The prime adds length and the same quality.

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Just bought one Beano....hopefully its as good as the reviews.....