what would be better for football from these used 300 2.8 lenses

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Nikon AF-I 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED
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Sigma EX 300mm f/2.8 APO HSM DG

any help would be appreciated
 
You limit access to your profile, so we can't see which type of camera you have (full or crop). Also we can't tell your location. British Soccer or American Football? Where would be your location in taking the shots? Lastly, I'd use a zoom! ;)
 
With a prime lens like that your better to try them out first and see which you prefer, i haven't used Sigma primes but have heard good things about them.

What is your budget?

Which body will you use it with?

Are you just shooting for fun?

I would always try to buy the best quality you can afford and i would tend to go for Nikon before looking at other manufacturers. At the end of the day it will be your money that is spent on the lens so you need to be happy with your choice. Just remember most reviews are subjective.
 
Thanks

Budget about. 1200-1500 as I'm in the market for a 24-70 2.8. Currently have a sigma 70-200 2.8.

Work with a club in spfl league 2 atm
 
Orange Elephant said:
Thanks. Do you have a particular budget?

I'd still look at a zoom, perhaps the AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR £265.00
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Anything less than f2.8 lens would be virtually useless for football once the darker days set in and just about unusable at lower league stadiums. The Sigma 70-200 f2.8 is ok and so will be the 24-70 f2.8. so go for the best prime you can afford. Alternatively look at the Sigma 120-300 sport. I've just bought one for indoor low light sports and its fantastic.
 
i havent tried either, but my advice would be go to a store and try them both, see how they feel. the weight, the focus speed. and then compare the cost vs how much you want the one you like more.
 
snapzz said:
Anything less than f2.8 lens would be virtually useless for football once the darker days set in and just about unusable at lower league stadiums. The Sigma 70-200 f2.8 is ok and so will be the 24-70 f2.8. so go for the best prime you can afford. Alternatively look at the Sigma 120-300 sport. I've just bought one for indoor low light sports and its fantastic.
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Cheers. I know these lenses are a bit older and non vr but either should be good enough for football
 
snapzz said:
VR is not important for shooting sports as either on a monopod or using high enough shutter to compensate.
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Yeah, it would be mounted on my monopod. I think I will go for the sigma as it is a 70-200 2.8 sigma I use at the moment
 
Can always update later if you dont like it. Not sure what the crop factor (if any) is on your camera but I find with 1.3 crop + 300mm when sitting at one end I can get whole of the opposite goal in frame.
 
Wouldnt touch either with a barge pole, the Sigma 300 prime AF Speed and IQ is shonky to say the least while the Nikon is too old and no longer upported by Nikon for service or parts, IMHO spend on a newer Sigma 120-300mm OS or a used Sport version and buy an extender for when better light allows use at F/4 for extra reach
 
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I'd echo what Gary says or save more for one of the newer Nikon primes.

Apart from this bit:

Gary Coyle said:
...or a used Sport version and buy an extender for when better light allows use at F/4 for extra reach
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He's on a D300s Gary. That's already giving him an x1.5.
 
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markyboy.1967 said:
James, forget the Sigma 300 as for the same money 2nd hand you can pick up a Sigma 120-300 which is sharper and gives the all important zoom. I had a similar choice and picked the 120-300 but I wanted it for wildlife.
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What he said.

Tried a sigma 300mm f2.8, ended up with a Nikon one.
 
I wouldn't even touch a Nikon AF-I Lens like the 300mm f/2.8 as you mentioned, the AF-I motors are highly unreliable and cannot be fixed or replaced I looked into this myself last year and Nikon NPS & Fixation told me there is no way to fix them unless you get another of the same lens and mix parts across. If I was you save your money and get some better glass, the Sigma 300mm is okay but slow focus at times, I was in the same position as you and ended up saving my money and getting a more modern Nikon 400mm f/2.8 which is the ideal length for sports IMHO.
 
Personally, I would look at the Sigma 120-300 Sport for all-round flexibility. Great sharpness, fast AF, takes a TC well. What is not to like apart from the weight and maybe price ?
 
DemiLion said:
I'd echo what Gary says or save more for one of the newer Nikon primes.

Apart from this bit:



He's on a D300s Gary. That's already giving him an x1.5.
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For the sake of an extra £80 or so why wouldn't anyone pick up a TC wether or not you're using a crop body or not, just think Mark, if he's stood beside a Cricket field one day he would have killed for the extra reach that an effective 600mm ish lens would have given him
 
Just remember guys he only has a budget of £1500 max AND he wants a 24-70f2.8! Hes going to struggle to find both lenses with that budget but maybe a used Sigma 120-300 Sport at around £1700 and 24-70f2.8 would work IF he sold the 70-200 to help fund it.Perhaps this would be a better short term option? Certainly wouldnt regret the 120-300 sport!
 
snapzz said:
Just remember guys he only has a budget of £1500 max AND he wants a 24-70f2.8! Hes going to struggle to find both lenses with that budget but maybe a used Sigma 120-300 Sport at around £1700 and 24-70f2.8 would work IF he sold the 70-200 to help fund it.Perhaps this would be a better short term option? Certainly wouldnt regret the 120-300 sport!
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hi Snapzz. the budget of 1500 is for the 300 2.8 only. Thanks for your advice! :)
 
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