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Nikon 55-200 (non-vr) upgrade?
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<blockquote data-quote="JohnMacPherson" data-source="post: 293515" data-attributes="member: 24104"><p>I received a 55-200mm (non-vr) bundled with my D3300 which I have used with relative success to freeze action shots of german shepherds performing obedience (clearing jumps etc) and protection work (jumps and running).</p><p>This was done outside in bright sunshine,however this was done on the auto sports setting prior to me going for some basic training. (no longer use auto mode)</p><p></p><p>Generally I will only ever use a telephoto outside during the day, since I have a 35mm f/1.8 for low light shooting.</p><p></p><p>Would it be worth my while to upgrade from the non-vr lens to the 55-200 vr lens? I know the vr can help with camera shake when zooming in and with low-light conditions. Would an overcast grey sky be considered as low light?</p><p>Or is there no need upgrade as long as I always shoot in bright daylight?</p><p></p><p>Or would the 55-300mm VR be a better option giving me longer reach? </p><p>There were times when 200mm wasn't enough while shooting the dogs but I would only need the extra 100mm reach during competitions ( maybe +/- 5 times a year). </p><p></p><p>I've read a lot of negative comments about the 55-300 focus speed but my assumption is if the 55-200 non-vr could focus and track the dogs then surely the 55-300 could as well?</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p><p></p><p>John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JohnMacPherson, post: 293515, member: 24104"] I received a 55-200mm (non-vr) bundled with my D3300 which I have used with relative success to freeze action shots of german shepherds performing obedience (clearing jumps etc) and protection work (jumps and running). This was done outside in bright sunshine,however this was done on the auto sports setting prior to me going for some basic training. (no longer use auto mode) Generally I will only ever use a telephoto outside during the day, since I have a 35mm f/1.8 for low light shooting. Would it be worth my while to upgrade from the non-vr lens to the 55-200 vr lens? I know the vr can help with camera shake when zooming in and with low-light conditions. Would an overcast grey sky be considered as low light? Or is there no need upgrade as long as I always shoot in bright daylight? Or would the 55-300mm VR be a better option giving me longer reach? There were times when 200mm wasn't enough while shooting the dogs but I would only need the extra 100mm reach during competitions ( maybe +/- 5 times a year). I've read a lot of negative comments about the 55-300 focus speed but my assumption is if the 55-200 non-vr could focus and track the dogs then surely the 55-300 could as well? Thanks John [/QUOTE]
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