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<blockquote data-quote="btrotter" data-source="post: 228292" data-attributes="member: 9206"><p>I have a D7000. The only two lenses I currently own are the Nikon 55-200 f/4-5.6 VR 'kit lens' and the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G lens.</p><p>The three types of photos I shoot the most are kids sports (outdoor soccer & indoor gymnastics), indoor general photography (parties, family gatherings, etc) and misc pictures outdoors (vacation pics at the beach or mountains, backyard shenanigans, parades, etc),</p><p>I did have Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens and it was great for all the general photography, but it was terrible for the sporting events since it didnt have the reach. So I sold that lens for $1400 and would like to use the money to buy 2 lenses.</p><p> The lens I need the most is a 70-200 f/2.8, mostly for the sports stuff, but also because I love having a telephoto zoom lens like that. For this lens, I have been eyeing the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 lens with VC, but that lens cost $1400 (after rebate), which would take my entire budget. </p><p>I then starting thinking that I could go with the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 lens without the VC which would cost around $750 and leave me $650 to play with.</p><p></p><p>If I had another lens I would like to have one with a wide angle just for playing around with and trying to take neat pictures with. Maybe something like the Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II lens for $500.</p><p></p><p>So with everything I said above, what thoughts do some of you more seasoned pros have?</p><p>I am very much a novice and only take photos as a hobby. I get 0 return on my investment, so spending mucho bucks on high end Nikkor lenses really isnt an option. I would love to spend $2400 on a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII, but my money tree hasn't grown yet? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Some of the things I have been struggling with is whether I really need a 70-200 VC lens for the sports photos, or if a non-VC lens will suit me fine (and save $700). Also, if I could get the second lens, is the 10-24mm lens really the best choice? I have never shot with one which went down to 10mm before and dont know if it is really a very specific lens I would only rarely use. I know it is personal preference, but still just soliciting feedback. Your opinions are perfectly fine with me.</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="btrotter, post: 228292, member: 9206"] I have a D7000. The only two lenses I currently own are the Nikon 55-200 f/4-5.6 VR 'kit lens' and the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G lens. The three types of photos I shoot the most are kids sports (outdoor soccer & indoor gymnastics), indoor general photography (parties, family gatherings, etc) and misc pictures outdoors (vacation pics at the beach or mountains, backyard shenanigans, parades, etc), I did have Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens and it was great for all the general photography, but it was terrible for the sporting events since it didnt have the reach. So I sold that lens for $1400 and would like to use the money to buy 2 lenses. The lens I need the most is a 70-200 f/2.8, mostly for the sports stuff, but also because I love having a telephoto zoom lens like that. For this lens, I have been eyeing the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 lens with VC, but that lens cost $1400 (after rebate), which would take my entire budget. I then starting thinking that I could go with the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 lens without the VC which would cost around $750 and leave me $650 to play with. If I had another lens I would like to have one with a wide angle just for playing around with and trying to take neat pictures with. Maybe something like the Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II lens for $500. So with everything I said above, what thoughts do some of you more seasoned pros have? I am very much a novice and only take photos as a hobby. I get 0 return on my investment, so spending mucho bucks on high end Nikkor lenses really isnt an option. I would love to spend $2400 on a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII, but my money tree hasn't grown yet? :) Some of the things I have been struggling with is whether I really need a 70-200 VC lens for the sports photos, or if a non-VC lens will suit me fine (and save $700). Also, if I could get the second lens, is the 10-24mm lens really the best choice? I have never shot with one which went down to 10mm before and dont know if it is really a very specific lens I would only rarely use. I know it is personal preference, but still just soliciting feedback. Your opinions are perfectly fine with me. Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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