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Looking to go longer than 200mm for under $1000

Started 6 months ago | Question thread
GlennW
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Re: Looking to go longer than 200mm for under $1000
In reply to elihusmails, 6 months ago

elihusmails wrote:

What are my options? I want to shoot wildlife, but the longest lens I have is a 70-200 VRII. I have a D300. I have been looking at the used 80-400, but thought I'd come here for opinions.

I need to stay under $1000, so what other options do I have?

Thanks,

Mark

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For $530 the 70-300 VR comes into play. Depends if it is sharp enough for you in the 200-300 range. May be fine for caged animals on sunny days.

The 80-400 may be sharper to 300 but may be slower to focus. Not an AF-S lens so not for my D5100. Time for Nikon to upgrade this lens?

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