Need Help Deciding on a Telephoto Zoom for my D700

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Can anyone recommend me any good ones? And please don't tell me the Nikon 70-200 2.8... I've heard too many rumours and reviews about it only being good on DX cameras, so that's out of the question.

And I don't mind 3rd party lenses :)

I'm loving my Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 :love:
 
If you don't mind the slow AF, if you like the Tamron 28-75, the Tamron 70-200 is a natural partner.

I'm not 100% convinced I'll keep my Tamron 70-200 (I just dont "do" big lenses anymore) so if you are interested, you could have it for what I paid (can supply my receipt, it came from AJPurdy with 25% off, so it'll be very cheap!)
 
Oh.. and in case that came across as a shameless plug.. the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 is very good. I've used that on a D700 and its excellent, and AF is much quicker than the Tamron.

Also consider the little Nikkor 180mm AF-D which is about half the size and weight of the 70-200 zooms..

I reckon you are making a mistaken ruling out the 70-200 VR though...
 
The nikon 70-200 is the best performing telephoto lens in its class, on DX and FX. Its just that it performs *slightly better* on DX than FX. If its too much money, check out the Sigma 70-200, which is also silly sharp and has very fast AF for half the cost.
 
Well I've got the Sigma 70-200 2.8 ( the older non macro one) and its a cracking fast, sharp lens although mine squeaks a bit when focussing but I can live with that.
 
the Sigma 70-200 is a good lens, its something i like but dont use that often. its something i may look at replacing later to something 50-150 so i get more use of of the range my other lenses dont cover
 
Second hand 80-200 f/2.9 AF - about 350 quid on ebay usually.

Only the newest 2.8 tele's have vignetting problems on FX sensors.
 
Need Help Deciding on a Telephoto Zoom for my D700
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I am in the same situation of acquiring a good zoom for a D700. I have a Nikon 70-300 F4.5/5.6 VR, which works well. However, I am undecided on the options for improvement:

1. Get a 70-200m f2.8 VR lens for lower light use and short DoF (depth of field), but sacrifice higher end magnification. Could get a 1.7 teleconverter to get the reach, though.

2. Get the Nikon AF 80-400mm f4.5/5.6 ED VR, which has the reach but not the lower light / short DoF capability. This lens is reputed to be slower in focusing than newer designs.

3. Get the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM, with the same comments on low light and DoF as 2 above. Has anyone used this lens?

I have the use of a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR for this week, and if the opportunity arises I can compare with the 70-300.

On the vignetting issue, here are some sample photos of the 70-200 f2.8 on a D700 FX. The second pic has had the contrast turned up in post processing to exaggerate the effect. The third is a 'normal' pic where vignetting is present, but does not intrude.

1. No processing.
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2. High contrast
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3. 'Normal' scene.
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Edward
 
Edward Bancroft said:
I am in the same situation of acquiring a good zoom for a D700. I have a Nikon 70-300 F4.5/5.6 VR, which works well. However, I am undecided on the options for improvement:

1. Get a 70-200m f2.8 VR lens for lower light use and short DoF (depth of field), but sacrifice higher end magnification. Could get a 1.7 teleconverter to get the reach, though.

2. Get the Nikon AF 80-400mm f4.5/5.6 ED VR, which has the reach but not the lower light / short DoF capability. This lens is reputed to be slower in focusing than newer designs.

3. Get the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM, with the same comments on low light and DoF as 2 above. Has anyone used this lens?

I have the use of a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR for this week, and if the opportunity arises I can compare with the 70-300.

On the vignetting issue, here are some sample photos of the 70-200 f2.8 on a D700 FX. The second pic has had the contrast turned up in post processing to exaggerate the effect. The third is a 'normal' pic where vignetting is present, but does not intrude.

1. No processing.
_STV0372_400.jpg

2. High contrast
_STV0372_400_high-contrast.jpg

3. 'Normal' scene.
_STV0348_400.jpg



Edward
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I'm thinking about leasing a Nikon 70-200 and trying it out for myself...
 
How about the Sigma 120-300 f2.8?
 
i dont get it

isnt the 70-200 2.8vr designed to work on full frame then?

how come the 70-3000mm is ok full frame?
 
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