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Re-considering the 70-300 f/4.5 IF-ED-VR
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<blockquote data-quote="Claudia!" data-source="post: 294782" data-attributes="member: 8139"><p>Over the summer I purchases this lens but returned it due to dust issues within the inside of the lens. I liked the reach of the lens but was too distracted by the dust to really get the best out of it. In my opinion, it was a lemon. I gave it the best chance I could under the circumstances but could did not give it a great chance. I obviously returned it due to all the issues I had with it. Months later, I miss the zoom. I feel limited at times to go out and be adventurous in my photo walks. I love primes. I own the 35, 50 and 85 1.8g and the Tokina 11-16 II. The 85 (127mm I believe) is the longest reach I have. I am looking to purchase this lens again but I am not extremely excited about it because of the issues I had with my copy of it. I made a post about my issues, if you'd like to read. (original post months ago: <a href="http://nikonites.com/telephoto/17127-issues-70-300-f-4-5-if-ed-vr.html#axzz2z7zF38nS" target="_blank">http://nikonites.com/telephoto/17127-issues-70-300-f-4-5-if-ed-vr.html#axzz2z7zF38nS</a>) </p><p></p><p>From what I remember, these were the cons (aside from the dust): It was not too sharp past 200, a bit of Chromatic Aberration and heavy for my small hands. The weight isn't as big of an issue because I can control it with my tripod and monopod. </p><p></p><p>Pros: the length, the colors, AF was decent, VR (when needed) and so on. </p><p></p><p>I want a zoom but I want to make sure I get the best bang for my buck. I have about $800.00 to spend including taxes and warranty. I plan to move to at the end of the year. I don't see any other lens within my price range that will give me what I want. I wish I could get the 70-200 2.8 but financially, it is not ideal until at least a year. I love my primes and will use those first before the zoom but a good zoom is something I do want. </p><p></p><p>If you own the 70-300, what is your personal opinion of it?</p><p>If not the 70-300, which would you suggest?</p><p></p><p>Thank you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Claudia!, post: 294782, member: 8139"] Over the summer I purchases this lens but returned it due to dust issues within the inside of the lens. I liked the reach of the lens but was too distracted by the dust to really get the best out of it. In my opinion, it was a lemon. I gave it the best chance I could under the circumstances but could did not give it a great chance. I obviously returned it due to all the issues I had with it. Months later, I miss the zoom. I feel limited at times to go out and be adventurous in my photo walks. I love primes. I own the 35, 50 and 85 1.8g and the Tokina 11-16 II. The 85 (127mm I believe) is the longest reach I have. I am looking to purchase this lens again but I am not extremely excited about it because of the issues I had with my copy of it. I made a post about my issues, if you'd like to read. (original post months ago: [url]http://nikonites.com/telephoto/17127-issues-70-300-f-4-5-if-ed-vr.html#axzz2z7zF38nS[/url]) From what I remember, these were the cons (aside from the dust): It was not too sharp past 200, a bit of Chromatic Aberration and heavy for my small hands. The weight isn't as big of an issue because I can control it with my tripod and monopod. Pros: the length, the colors, AF was decent, VR (when needed) and so on. I want a zoom but I want to make sure I get the best bang for my buck. I have about $800.00 to spend including taxes and warranty. I plan to move to at the end of the year. I don't see any other lens within my price range that will give me what I want. I wish I could get the 70-200 2.8 but financially, it is not ideal until at least a year. I love my primes and will use those first before the zoom but a good zoom is something I do want. If you own the 70-300, what is your personal opinion of it? If not the 70-300, which would you suggest? Thank you! [/QUOTE]
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