Fast Lens ?

[rodman]

Hi Guys ...

I just joined the forum and this looks like a place I'm gonna be spending a lot of my time on!

I had a question about getting a fast lens for my DSLR.

I have a Nikon D40 & the following Lens':
Nikkor 18-55mm
Nikkor 55-200mm.

I wanted to get another lens but this one for indoor shots with low light conditions.

I know having the D40 I am limited to a small range of lens.

I wanted to get your recommendations!

 

[davebmck]

The 50mm f1.8 prime lens can be had for less than $100 and is quite sharp. Fast zoom lenses will cost you some $$.

 

[Ptyler22]

I don't have one myself. But when you ask "what is a good indoor sports lens?" nine times out of ten the responses are 85mm F1.8. It's very fast, and sharp, decently cheap. I know the Canon one is about $360, not sure about the nikon. I am not even sure if the nikon version is any good, but the Canon people really like the Canon version

 

[tirediron]

You need to give us a little more information with which to work; what is your budget, and what sort of 'indoor' shots will you be doing. Suitable lenses could range from <$100 (50mm 1.8) to $6500 (200 - 400mm 2.8).

 

[kundalini]

Yes, yes, yes everybody raves on the 50mm and the 85mm is to die for if you have the room to work with it. If you're intent on getting a MF lens for your D40, have a gander at the 35mm f/2 AF-D. Sweet lens.

 

[TUX424]

The Nikon 85 f/1.8 is around $450 i believe i would like to get up but im sorta leaning towards the 80-200 f/2.8

 

[tirediron]

Yes, yes, yes everybody raves on the 50mm and the 85mm is to die for if you have the room to work with it. If you're intent on getting a MF lens for your D40, have a gander at the 35mm f/2 AF-D. Sweet lens.

Heck, while we're blowing his budget, how about the 58mm f1?

 

[rodman]

Wow! I am overwhelmed with the responses!! I just got back from leaving work and I've gotten some great information.

I am looking to take some nice indoor shots of family get togethers .... our dogs .... and maybe some indoor basketball pictures.

I ref youth basketball and when it comes to taking pictures I'm in charge of taking pictures so I will run with my fellow refs on court to get some close shots, but would love some better results than what I have gotten so far with my 2 lens.

My budget is around $300.