Nikkor Lenses

3 Responses to “Nikon lens?”

1. George Y says:

   June 2, 2010 at 1:01 pm

   The 70-300mm G is an economy zoom that will bring you closer to the action. But, it won't do a thing for capturing fast moving sports.

   Much of what you need is based on which model Nikon you have. If you have a D40, D40x, or the new D60, you'll be restricted to the S series lenses such as the 55-200mm, 55-300mm VR, or the 70-300mm VR optics.

   If you are shooting with a D50, D70, D70s, D80, D100, D200, D300, D2, or D3, you can use one of several options. Personally, I use a Nikon 18-200mm VR or a Nikon 75-300mm for my sports shots. With the right ISO, any lens will capture action successfully.

   Examples taken with a Nikon 75-300mm.
   http://tinyurl.com/yqgwr5

   With a Nikon 18-200mm.
   http://tinyurl.com/2ybvcz

   Your 55-200mm should also be fine. Look at these examples on Flickr:
   http://tinyurl.com/ynw3hv

   The lens you found is a very, very inexpensive zoom with a very plasticy build. I used to use one, until it broke.
2. Edwin says:

   June 2, 2010 at 2:48 pm

   Capturing fast moving subjects is a function of shutter speed. Shutter speed is dependent on the ISO used, the available light and the aperture used with your lens. Buying the 70-300mm zoom will get you "closer" to the action but it will not have any effect on capturing fast moving subjects.

   The old "Rule of 16" states that: "On a sunny day you can set your aperture to f16 and use the reciprocal of the ISO for your shutter speed." So if you're shooting on a sunny day and using ISO 400 at f16 your shutter speed would be 1/500 sec. If you change to f11 your shutter speed would become 1/1000 sec.

   Use your camera in Shutter Priority, set it at 1/500 or 1/1000, ISO 400, and let your camera worry about setting the f-stop.
3. coffee says:

   June 2, 2010 at 5:58 pm

   Good lens for Nikon cameras. You have to make sure the lens is compatible with your camera.