Lenses for action?

wud

wud

Senior Member
Can you recommend any fast lenses? I would prefer a zoom but are a prime faster?

Do you know if 70-300mm are the same/faster/slower as 70-200mm.

Would an extension ring do anything to speed? If I was to go for an extra 100mm for my 70-200 (I know it takes a stop or two at aperture).
 
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gqtuazon

Gear Head
wud said:
Can you recommend any fast lenses? I would prefer a zoom but are a prime faster?

Do you know if 70-300mm are the same/faster/slower as 70-200mm.

Would an extension ring do anything to speed? If I was to go for an extra 100mm for my 70-200 (I know it takes a stop or two at aperture).
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AF wise the 70-200mm f2.8 is faster in acquisition, can accept Nikon teleconverters and can use lower ISO compared to the 70-300mm VR lens when shooting indoors are at night.
 
wud

wud

Senior Member
gqtuazon said:
AF wise the 70-200mm f2.8 is faster in acquisition, can accept Nikon teleconverters and can use lower ISO compared to the 70-300mm VR lens when shooting indoors are at night.
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Okay thanks. Think I'll look into 1.4 converter then.


Still interested in hearing about other lenses used primarily for action, if anyone knows or got some they could recommend.
 
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Krs_2007

Senior Member
I have the 70-300 VR and the 70-200 f/4. Personally the 70-200 does appear to be faster but that's not saying the 70-300 is slow either. Both are great lenses. I shoot mostly with the 70-200 now. Sports is primarily what I shoot.
 
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