gckless
No longer a newbie, moving up!
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What are your favorites for sports?
Specifically I think I'm looking for a zoom. I'll be shooting racing, Formula 1 and other pro events. I shoot DX (D7000), and have the kit 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 as my only longer lens right now. I will be on the inner track ring, same place as the pro photogs shooting the event, so very close at spots on the track. Given this, I think I'm looking for maybe 80-120mm on the lower end (though I will entertain 150-200mm if it's a great lens) and minimum of 300mm on the extended range. Quick focusing is the thing I'm most looking for, and a fast lens is a plus, but not required since I'll be shooting mostly during the day. I will be panning, and I'm not very good at it lol, so good VR is helpful.
Cost really isn't an issue here, I will be renting for the event. Under $2500 or so would be nice though, I don't need to spend a ton of money, as I'm simply a hobbyist.
Specifically I think I'm looking for a zoom. I'll be shooting racing, Formula 1 and other pro events. I shoot DX (D7000), and have the kit 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 as my only longer lens right now. I will be on the inner track ring, same place as the pro photogs shooting the event, so very close at spots on the track. Given this, I think I'm looking for maybe 80-120mm on the lower end (though I will entertain 150-200mm if it's a great lens) and minimum of 300mm on the extended range. Quick focusing is the thing I'm most looking for, and a fast lens is a plus, but not required since I'll be shooting mostly during the day. I will be panning, and I'm not very good at it lol, so good VR is helpful.
Cost really isn't an issue here, I will be renting for the event. Under $2500 or so would be nice though, I don't need to spend a ton of money, as I'm simply a hobbyist.