70 - 200 f/2.8

NorthstaNder · 5 Feb 2018 at 16:25

Hi all,

I'll be in a position to purchase some new gear in the coming weeks.

One lens I would really like is a 70-200 f/2.8. Budget will be around £1k.

Sigma's offering seems decent, but the weaker of the two I've been looking at. The other being the new Tamron (a little over budget admittedly).

Thing is, I'm also thinking about a second hand Nikkor version (VR 1 NOT the VR 2 as that's way over budget). Gray's have one in at the moment at £999 second hand.

These things are never simple, so I'm looking for a little advice or recommendations.

Thank you

Edit: If it helps, camera is a D7000

NorthstaNder · 5 Feb 2018 at 18:42

Thanks Luke. Would you mind letting me know your thoughts on the Sigma?

I'm sure I'd be pleased with the Sigma bearing in mind I normally shoot with the 18-105 kit lens!

NorthstaNder · 6 Feb 2018 at 08:06

Luke said:
Sure. Arriving hopefully Thursday so will let you know when I've had a play with it!

Awesome, have fun!

NorthstaNder · 6 Feb 2018 at 17:42

D.P. said:
I have the Nikon 70-200mm VR 1 and it is outstanding. With a D7000 I would take the Nikon no question.

I wondered if that might be the case! I'll keep an eye on the second hand market.

NorthstaNder · 6 Feb 2018 at 22:57

Thank you JDR82. The new Tamron has had good reviews and I am tempted as it's new tech.

The Nikkor VR is excellent but a bit old? Still better than the Tamron?

NorthstaNder · 15 Feb 2018 at 08:24

Hi all,

Thanks for your replies.

In answer to matty.g - no I don't NEED f/2.8. But I would like it, as I enjoy shooting with a wide aperture.

I have 2 kids, so getting photo's of them is important to me. I also enjoy shooting wildlife where possible and I love lots of bokeh!!