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<blockquote data-quote="sepia princess" data-source="post: 47633" data-attributes="member: 4657">Hi Folks,I'm back from no-mans-land, through a series of set backs (mostly technical, some OPE<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin&nbsp; &nbsp; :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />) I haven't been able to post for some time and I have really missed you guys! I have lurked some, Helene, your HDR pics are amazing and you witty gentlemen, your back and forth insults and quips crack me up!&nbsp; But, on to my question, decision, conundrum, I finally got my own DSLR, I've been using a borrowed D50 for almost 2years now.&nbsp; I purchased the D700, and I currently own a 50mm F/1.8&nbsp; and I am trying to figure out what other lens I need to shoot for the following event.&nbsp; The first picture was shot with a little fuji point and shoot, I'm posting it as a example of the venue and available lighting during the day.&nbsp; Evening shooting in Tingley is really bad, flash is not allowed at any time inside the arena.&nbsp; [ATTACH]8655[/ATTACH]This next shot was using the D50 with a 70-300mm lense non-VR, a little better but still not the sharp focus I'm looking for.[ATTACH]8657[/ATTACH]I've done a lot of research and most equestrian photographers recommend the 70-200mm lens, it's a little out of my price range right now.&nbsp; So my ?, do you think I'll be happy with a 70-300mm with VR or should I go wide with something like an 18-35mm?&nbsp; I'll be close to the floor but not in the arena itself.&nbsp; Any input would be helpful.&nbsp; I hope I gave enough info for some informed recommendations.Thanks in advance!!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="sepia princess, post: 47633, member: 4657"] Hi Folks, I'm back from no-mans-land, through a series of set backs (mostly technical, some OPE:D) I haven't been able to post for some time and I have really missed you guys! I have lurked some, Helene, your HDR pics are amazing and you witty gentlemen, your back and forth insults and quips crack me up! But, on to my question, decision, conundrum, I finally got my own DSLR, I've been using a borrowed D50 for almost 2years now. I purchased the D700, and I currently own a 50mm F/1.8 and I am trying to figure out what other lens I need to shoot for the following event. The first picture was shot with a little fuji point and shoot, I'm posting it as a example of the venue and available lighting during the day. Evening shooting in Tingley is really bad, flash is not allowed at any time inside the arena. [ATTACH=CONFIG]8655[/ATTACH] This next shot was using the D50 with a 70-300mm lense non-VR, a little better but still not the sharp focus I'm looking for. [ATTACH=CONFIG]8657[/ATTACH] I've done a lot of research and most equestrian photographers recommend the 70-200mm lens, it's a little out of my price range right now. So my ?, do you think I'll be happy with a 70-300mm with VR or should I go wide with something like an 18-35mm? I'll be close to the floor but not in the arena itself. Any input would be helpful. I hope I gave enough info for some informed recommendations. Thanks in advance!! [/QUOTE]

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