What Lense

DULLAHAN2

Hi I want to buy this camera with a lense good enough to take action shots like football pics from a distance. What can ye recommend?

Creamy Goodness

it depends how close you can get to the sideline.

tbh i'm not a sport photographer but from what i can see you'll need an absolute minimum focal length of 200mm if you can get right up to the sideline. 300 to 400mm would be easier to work but are considerably more expensive.

pixbyjohn

You need a fast lens for sports shots. the 70-200mm f2.8 is very popular for sports but expensive.

Corkfeen

pixbyjohn wrote: »

You need a fast lens for sports shots. the 70-200mm f2.8 is very popular for sports but expensive.

T'is one lovely lens to use, had a chance to use it last year for a football match. Another option is a prime but they are even more expensive.

DULLAHAN2

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

it depends how close you can get to the sideline.

tbh i'm not a sport photographer but from what i can see you'll need an absolute minimum focal length of 200mm if you can get right up to the sideline. 300 to 400mm would be easier to work but are considerably more expensive.

I can get right up to the side of the pitch.

pixbyjohn wrote: »

You need a fast lens for sports shots. the 70-200mm f2.8 is very popular for sports but expensive.

Your right is a nice lens but WOW with the price

Ballyman

If your budget is low then get yourself a Sigma 70-300mm. You should be able to pick one up for about €150

Dara Robinson

Whats your budget is the name of the game my friend. Always the 1st thing is cash

Idealy you want
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/af/telephoto/af-s_vr_300mmf_28g_if/index.htm
or
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/af/telephoto/af-s_400mmf_28g_vr/index.htm

I mean they would be nice and thats what the pros will be using under the right circumstances but your looking at 4-7k there lol

Whats your price range?

fizzoo12

Hi,

I'm fairly new to this game and I have a Nikon D70, 35-70 lens. I'd like to add something more maybe for wedding and portraits, can anyone suggest another lens size ???

Ballyman

Again, whats your budget?

A 70-200 f2.8 would be ideal for weddings and portraits but it's approx 1K

Nforce

fizzoo12 wrote: »

Hi,

I'm fairly new to this game and I have a Nikon D70, 35-70 lens. I'd like to add something more maybe for wedding and portraits, can anyone suggest another lens size ???

Nikon 50mm F/1.8 would suit if you don't need a long zoom