Another what lens..

[Diving Pete]

I have a Nikon 70-200mm Vr2 & think its am amazing lens, however sometimes, a bit more range would be nice...

Now, I see my choices as:

1.7 teleconvertor,
Sigma Bigma,
Nikon 500 or 600mm F4 (I wish)

Cost isn't that much of a deal for the first 2, but the big Nikon I'd have to mow the lawn for a year or so

I like taking fast moving & distance stuff but is the Nikon that much better than the other 2 choices....

 

[gramps]

I'm not sure I would use the 70-200 with a 1.7 for fast moving stuff, excellent lens though it is - have you thought about the 300 f4?

 

[Diving Pete]

honestly I hadn't - my thinking is its not long enough.....
(yes I know that the 1.7 x 200 isn't much further but thats about as 'short' as I want realistically....)

 

[PickleB]

I have a Nikon 70-200mm Vr2 ...

I like taking fast moving & distance stuff but is the Nikon that much better than the other 2 choices....

My feeling is that you'll probably get away with the 1.7 teleconverter in bright sunlight as you loose 1½ stops; so your f2.8 lens will become f4.8.

That also tells you that a Nikon f4 lens won't gain you much more flexibility in terms of exposure opportunities. But, being a Nikon prime, the IQ should be better than your extended zoom.

So, try the 1.7 and start saving for a f2.8 long lens ... ?

If you can pre-focus for your fast moving, distant subjects, then you might find a older lens type useful (even a manual focus). But if you rely on AF, then you don't have too many other options. You could hire a lens for a day or so to try it out and see if you get the result you'd like.

 

[Diving Pete]

Thats exactly the answer I came too yesterday...

Which is why I have just bought Lornholio's 1.7...

I use my 70-200 80% of the time - don't mind lugging around the weight, so adding a tele on it is:

1. The cheapest way of using a lens I'll probably have on the camera anyway
2. The lightest weight.
3. Means that I dont carry around another lens for those few occasions that really require it.

& lastly....

4. I don't have to mow the lawn - lol

 

[PickleB]

Yep ... that's a good move.

I was just reading a review of the NIKON 70-200mm f/4 VR (link) and found a quote that seems apposite to your aims: "The 2.8 should cautiously be considered for those looking to stop action in low light or high speed situations. Otherwise, for many, this f/4 model should suffice ...".

You've got f/2.8 out to 200 mm; you're using DX so it's already equivalent in FoV to 300 mm FX; plus you can now extend the range using your 1.7 teleconverter ... and you'll have the time to take photos as you're not mowing all those lawns.

 

[PickleB]

Look what's just appeared in the classifieds: link! And it'll work with your 1.7 converter!

There's still time to change your mind and get out the mower.

 

[Diving Pete]

Thanks Pickle,

I asked the significant other yesterday when I saw it...

Her words:

Is it a leap above what you have now & do you need it.... :shrug:

So for now I'll try this combo & see how I get on...

Its always better to mow in Winter anyway..