roberto calvino Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 I use a Nikon D70s and I have $ 250 to $300 to spend. Please, don't tell me something like "buy a 80-200 2.8 or 300 2.8". Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curritch Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Roberto I'm not an expert but I'll give you my opinion. I'm semi qualified since I own both the 70-300mm and the 55-200mm VR. I think the 55-200mm VR would be your wise choice. It's not quite as long as the 70-300mm but the VR feature really works and will give you a lot of hand-held possibilities that the 70-300mm won't. The 70-300mm will definitely require a tripod or monopod at its long focal length when used with the DX sensor. If you choose to go with the 70-300mm though I have one for sale at a real brother-in-law price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony_bez Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 "Please, don't tell me something like "buy a 80-200 2.8 or 300 2.8"." Roberto, Buy the two ring 80-200mm f2.8, it is a pro lens that is now a real bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto calvino Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Good advice Anthony!, give me your adress and I will happen to look for the money, Thanks! PS: I'know that $800 for a 200/2.8 is a real bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto calvino Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Curtis, Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto calvino Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 "If you choose to go with the 70-300mm though I have one for sale at a real brother-in-law price". Sorry, but I'm in Uruguay, South America.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curritch Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Roberto I've never been to Uruguay so I would be willing to split my transportation fees to hand deliver my 70-300mm lens to your doorstep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto calvino Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Curtis, it's all right but believe me, it's not a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot1 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 The 55-200, non-vr or vr, is the best value lens for the money you can buy of any Nikon product. Mine (non-vr) gives exceptional color, contrast and clarity. I have done side-by-side shots with it and my 70-200 2.8 and the pictures are virtually identical, which is pretty amazing when you consider the 70-200 costs 8x more. Ok, here is the disclaimer - the 70-200 focusses much, much faster and has a much faster aperture (and also weighs about the same as a brick). Each has their intended purpose but for those on a budget that want fantasic results that look like they came from a more expensive lens, the 55-200 is the way to go. I had a 70-300 and, like many people, find it only good to very good at best, especially between 200mm and 300mm, and promptly sold it. I have yet to meet someone who has and uses the 55-200 with any complaints other than focus speed (which really isn't all that bad, just not as fast as some of Nikon's better lenses). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto calvino Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 OK Curtis, thank you very much, your help has been very useful for me. One more question; is the 70-300 more faster (a little, suposse) than the 55-200? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto calvino Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 Sorry, in the last post I wanted to say "Elliot"(not Curtis). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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