Ruidoso Bill
Senior Member
I use a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VRI and have had no reason to upgrade to the VRII, mine seems plenty sharp all around. I use it on both the D700 and D800 bodies.
Also starting to consider, 50 1.4D (maybe?) and then Tammy 150-600 to really get a nice reach on wildlife. I know that going from 300>200 will kill and and all birding for me, but 50 might just be wide enough for those dim indoor shots. Should be miles better than 3.5 on my 24-85, won't break my bank, and won't limit what I can shoot. I've done moving on my feet plenty, so won't be anything new to me, although if I ever try concerts I can definitely kiss any decent shots goodbye unless I can magically be in the pit and crop later.
This is a 50mm 1.8G 'In the pit' - don't count it
I'm in a similar dilemma. Was looking out for a 17-55 but realized I can get more use out of longer glass (youth hockey and soccer). I'm looking at trying out the Sigma 50-150mm on my D7100 next week.
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Also starting to consider, 50 1.4D (maybe?) and then Tammy 150-600 to really get a nice reach on wildlife. I know that going from 300>200 will kill and and all birding for me, but 50 might just be wide enough for those dim indoor shots. Should be miles better than 3.5 on my 24-85, won't break my bank, and won't limit what I can shoot. I've done moving on my feet plenty, so won't be anything new to me, although if I ever try concerts I can definitely kiss any decent shots goodbye unless I can magically be in the pit and crop later.
Interesting, in my reading up on this lens, I haven't heard one thing about issues in low light. Guess I'll find out.
Used Nikon 70-200mm f2.8VRI cost around $1200 give or take a few. Your statements have confused me about your target lens. It appears that you have strayed away from the original topic. Save some cash and get the lenses that you really want instead half-a$$ing it (Please pardon my language - I couldn't come up with an appropriate word).
Well I'm just starting to weigh the cost-benefit of each in a long run given what I do the most. TC is also an option, but now cheap either.
Ok. I understand
By the way, do newer vs older models of the CPU'ed TCs matter much? I see newer 2.0s jump into 500 while older ones are ~200.