Lens recommendations?

Nforce

I'm looking at getting some new glass in the not too distant future and am seeking a reasonably affordable F2.8 or F4 zoom lens (up to around 300mm) that I'll be using with a 1.4 or 2.0 (if I get an F2.8) teleconvertor. I'm not sure that a 300mm prime would suit, so I'd prefer the zoom. To keep costs down,and to get more bang for the buck ,I'll probably be purchasing secondhand. I'm currently using a Nikon D80, but hope to upgrade to D90 or D300 soon.
Anyone got any recommendations?

l pearse

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Nforce

Thanks I_Pearce.:) I've been watching a few lenses on the net lately but i'm unsure about which would best suit my needs.

Paulw

I think Sigma have a 70-300mm f/2.8 lens. Might be worth checking out. I think there have been previous posts on boards about this lens.

Nforce

Thanks, Paul...I'll do a search on on that.:)

Ricky91t

Paulw wrote: »

I think Sigma have a 70-300mm f/2.8 lens. Might be worth checking out. I think there have been previous posts on boards about this lens.

Which the 120-300 has replaced?

Nforce if you find info on that lens could you post a link here?Would be interesting to see as i've never seen one and google turned up nothing :P

Any chance you can define "reasonably affordable" for me that's €200-€300 the nearest to that is the sigma 100-300 reviews here

Which can be got for about €1000 not inc Import tax from HK

What about a sigma 70-200 f/2.8 and an 1.4 TC?
Would cost 500-700(Seen them for that on adverts)

Paulw

Ricky91t wrote: »

Which the 120-300 has replaced?

Quite possibly. I don't keep up to date with Sigma lenses.

So, I stand corrected.

Nforce

Yep...the only Sigma lens that I could find was the 70-200mm F2.8. As regards price range.....up to ~€400. I've already got the Nikon 70-300VR 4-5.6, but whilst it's a great lens, it's not fast enough for me. I'm currently bidding on a nikon 80-200 F2.8 ED and while it won't have the range of the VR it'll be much faster (and sharper?) and I could always fit a 1.4x TC.

soccerc

Nforce wrote: »

Yep...the only Sigma lens that I could find was the 70-200mm F2.8. As regards price range.....up to ~€400. I've already got the Nikon 70-300VR 4-5.6, but whilst it's a great lens, it's not fast enough for me. I'm currently bidding on a nikon 80-200 F2.8 ED and while it won't have the range of the VR it'll be much faster (and sharper?) and I could always fit a 1.4x TC.

Nikon convertor won't work on the 80-200

Nforce

True, but the Kenko tc should,afaik?

Borderfox

Sigma do the 120-300 f2.8 and its superb works well with a 1.4x tc too

Nforce

Cheers Borderfox...though that particular lens is a little outside my budget at 2k+ :pac:.

Ballyman

Nforce wrote: »

Cheers Borderfox...though that particular lens is a little outside my budget at 2k+ :pac:.

I have that lens as well. Very impressed with it. Conns have a second hand one for €1499 also.