Thinking of Upgrading Camera Any Advise

[Sileas]

I have a Nikon d5000 and looking to upgrade, I take alot of of my kids Sports photos; outdoors Football, Soccer and indoors Basketball. Currently I have the following lenses
Nikon DX AF-S 55-200mm 1.4-5.6G ED VR
SIGMA DC 50-200mm 1.4-5.6 HSM
TAMRON AF 70-300mm 1.4-5.6 Tele-Macro (1.2)
Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1:1.8G
Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:35-5.6 G II ED
SIGMA Zoom Master 1:3.5-4.5 f=35-70mm
TAMRON –F AF Tele-Converter 2x N-AFD BBAR MC7
NIKON DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G VR
Any suggestions would be grately appreciated

 

[greenx]

Seems like you are already invested in Nikon glass/mounts.... D7100 sounds like a good upgrade. Up your FPS plus get the better build quality.

 

[Mike_E]

I'd say look for some better glass.

A Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 Vl or Vll should step up the IQ and help with low light indoors and out.



Edit: You could also get the 80-200mm AF-S which works very well for sports but if you're going to spend the money the VR is very nice.

I picked up a used Vll for just under $2k with tax and everything.

 

[ghache]

why do you have 3 lens covering the same range (55/70/200-300? sell all 3. that would be enough money to buy a tamron/sigma or a used 70-200 VR! that you could use with your TC.

 

[bart2]

Great prices on d7000! Have two,great deals right know.

 

[bart2]

The new 70-300 vc Tamron really good lens for the price.I use it for soccer all the time.

 

[Sileas]

Thanks for your advise ... I have 3 lenses that cover the same range one came with my camera and 2 were gifts ... I have been eyeing the 70-200 VR

 

[Sileas]

Thank You to everyone that took the time to give me some advise it is very much appreciated

 

[hirejn]

How are your images? If they aren't great now, a new camera won't help. I wouldn't stop anyone from having some fun with gear, but understand it doesn't make better pictures. Only you can do that.

 

[TheLost]

You didn't say what your budget was... but i would stick with the D7000 ($600 used, $750 refurbished, $900 new) or the new D7100 ($1200). I would recomend just getting the body only since you have most of the kit lenses anyway

For lenses... again it depends on budget.

If it was me, I would sell all 3 of your lenses in the 55-300mm range (Nikon 55-200, Tamron 70-300, Sigma 50-200) and replace them with the Nikon 70-300VR ($400 refurbished, $590 new). The Nikon 70-300VR is one of the best bang-for-buck outdoor sports lenses you'll find. The Auto focus is amazingly fast (faster then your current lenses) and its incredibly sharp.

If price is not an issue the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 would be the next best option.

For most indoor sports... Your 35mm should be ok since you get to sit up close to the action in youth basketball anyway .

 

[pixmedic]

why do you have 3 lens covering the same range (55/70/200-300? sell all 3. that would be enough money to buy a tamron/sigma or a used 70-200 VR! that you could use with your TC.

you also have two 18-55 lenses listed.
sell all four lenses and get a third party 70-200 f/2.8 with VR used.

 

[AaronLLockhart]

I only see one lens on that entire list of his that I'd keep. The 35mm 1.8

I'd sell the rest and buy something useful.