Action Lens for D7000

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bebejean

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Hi,
What's a good Action lens for indoor sports (i.e. basketball / volleyball) in which at times might have poor lighting inside. I'm looking for a lens that's easier to control by using a D7000 slr? I'm new to DSLR world :confused: Thanks
 
Marcel

Marcel

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You probably would be best served with a 70-200 2.8 lens. Nikon would be my first choice, but both Sigma and Tamron have had good reviews. I think the Nikon one might focus faster and better than the others in low light.
 
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480sparky

Senior Member
If $1500 is your budget, you'll be hard-pressed to get a 70-200/2.8 Version II. You might try looking for a used Version I, that would be in your budget.

An older D-series 80-200/2.8 is an even more budget-friendly option.
 
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fotojack

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Prices depend where you live, too, as they vary all over the world. But....we don't see where you live, as it's not listed on your profile. ;)
 
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aced19

Senior Member
I have a D7000 and have taken over 60,000 sports photos with it.
I use a Nikon 50mm 1.8, 85mm 1.8, and a Nikon 80-200mm 2.8 two ring version.
The 80-200 is still sold new here it is at B&H for $1099.
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Lens 1986 B&H Photo
But you can pick one up for $600-$650 if you look around.

But if you have $1500, a Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 used would be a good buy.

But if it was me. I would buy a older Nikon 35-70mm 2.8 D AF Lens ($300-$400 used) and a Nikon 80-200mm 2.8 two ring version.
That way your covered from 35-200mm at constant f/2.8. If you bought them both used then you could have $400-$500 left to buy something else.

For and example here is some from a Nikon 80-200mm 2.8 two ring lens

http://nikonites.com/sports/19248-hs-basketball.html#axzz2qEDOZP4V

 
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dramtastic

Senior Member
Marcel said:
You probably would be best served with a 70-200 2.8 lens. Nikon would be my first choice, but both Sigma and Tamron have had good reviews. I think the Nikon one might focus faster and better than the others in low light.
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Agree though I think you would have to settle for the VR1 version of the Nikon so probably not anything in it for focus and low light. The Nikon will most likely hold it's value better however. I've seen what the Nikon can do in both VR1 and VR2 versions and it is one of those lenses that can be rightly be called a legend.
 
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