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: http://nikonites.com/telephoto/17127-issues-70-300-f-4-5-if-ed-vr.html#axzz2z7zF38nS)
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!
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!