EricPhotography92
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Hi all, any one know of a worthy telephoto lens, in the price range 600-800 $, I currently have the nikon 55-300 mm.
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PatW
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The best inexpensive version is the Nikon 300 f4. It retails for more than you are looking for. You might find one used for just a bit over your price point. By the way, no one makes sport for this lens.
Just curious, if you already have the 55-300, what's the need for another in this range?
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EricPhotography92
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Its the dx series lens, it doesn't take too good of pictures, it feels like a cheapy lens.
Nikon 300 f4 - is that the one that had a ED, auto focus only?
Nikon 300 f4 - is that the one that had a ED, auto focus only?
For a couple hundred more dollars, get a good used 80-400VR f3.5-5.6. Kind of big and heavy, but versatile for things like whales, etc.
elan
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Good tele lens starts around 1k used.
I use this one for a few years and have been very happy with it, Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 2161 B&H
For what it's worth, I've been using the 55-300 DX for kid's lacrosse and football, lots of movement and so end up with some really nice shots. The auto-focus is sometimes slow, and it's not great for night action, but otherwise, has been a good lens for the money.
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