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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 404295" data-attributes="member: 12257">1/80 shutter speed with the 55-200 lens, get ready for some motion blur from the band (strumming hands, head bobs) even if you're on a tripod.  ISO 6400 will need a little more noise reduction PP, but it's workable with the right exposure.  I'd say, if you need a little more distance out of a lens on a budget, get a longer prime at 1.8.  Maybe the 85mm or 105mm?Other than that, if you're still after a budget zoom, I'd say skip the 55-200 and go ahead and get the 55-300, or better yet the 70-300 on a refurb.  Great performers with enough light.</blockquote>