Recent content by RedPanther

I agree I don't think that the 70-200mm is really an option as I know I will not be happy with the reach and issues with the TCs. If I think about it seriously then I should wait until April and rent the 50-500mm and see if it's any good for the sport however it just means I am going to...

would either of the Nikon or Simga 70-200mm f2.8 be worth while considering. Use it as standard for sports and then stick a 2x TC on it for wildlife? Just concerned though in both situations it might be 100mm to short.

Sorry forgot to mention, the 55-200mm will be going to my son to use on a D40 although I will probably be buying him a TC for that. I think the renting option might be the best option (but just means waiting till the summer and I'm no good at waiting :S ) Do the TC's remove the ability to...

Most of the sports stuff would be done in day light during the summer so hopefully the light would be good enough. I really like the idea of the 120-300mm f2.8 especially for the sport as with the 55-200mm at distance there is just too much background I don't want, but was worried that the...

I'm looking for a new lens for my D90. What I initially want it for is wildlife, sport (softball/baseball) and maybe some aircraft shots I have currently got a Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6 lens however there is not enough reach on it for the requirements above. I've been looking at the 2...