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Hi, I have a nikon D40x and I am looking for a lens that would be suitable for sports type photography. Specifically it will be equestrian photography, predominantly dressage but also show jumping, cross country and general horse images Events are held indoors in the winter so the lighting can often be a bit dodgy. The subject is often moving quite fast and photos have to be taken outside the ring so the subject is often at a distance. As an amature i don't want to be spending a complete fortune but I am happy to spend a reasonable amount on the right lens.

Any advice or recommendations would be great :)
 
What lens do you have at the moment is it the kit lens :shrug:

You could have a look at Nikons 18-200 VR/VRII... Which used is under your budget or new for your budget

If your looking at lens's for the D40x- then for Nikon look at the "AF-S", Sigma you'll need their "HSM" (where the motor is in the lens itself) not sure on Tokina or Tamron thou...

I've had the Sigma 100-300mm F4 HSM IF DG which was a cracker of a lens which I had when I had a D40, D60, D80... Worked well with a Siggie 1.4x TC - its not just for wildlife which it was recommended for but may swamp the size of the D40x..
 
For indoor Equestrian you'll need fast glass. Look for a good used 80-200 2.8Nikkor. Try to get the AFS model, should fit your budget. Might be worth considering a Sigma 70-200 2.8. Plenty on here use them. Good value too, might leave enough for an 85mm 1.8 for when it's really dark.
 
trevorbray said:
For indoor Equestrian you'll need fast glass. Look for a good used 80-200 2.8Nikkor. Try to get the AFS model, should fit your budget. Might be worth considering a Sigma 70-200 2.8. Plenty on here use them. Good value too, might leave enough for an 85mm 1.8 for when it's really dark.
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Whoops !! Not sure the 85mm will auto focus on your body.
 
As a lot of equestrian is indoors as well as out, I'd recommend the Sigma 70-200 EX HSM II f/2.8 which can be had new for under £600 for the non OS version.

I bought one for the same purpose as you and it does the job very well indeed!
 
Pointblank said:
Plus if he's not allowed in the arena it'll be too short.
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Not always.

For really dark events (some indoor equestrian events are SO poorly lit you wonder how the competitors can see!) I've reverted to my 50mm f/1.8.

You just have to be selective on what you shoot!
 
Thank you everyone for your advice, I have been looking at the sigma as it seems a good option for me. Thanks
 
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