longer lens for D750: I have the kit lens, 24-120. I am going to a Formula 1 race in March and am sure I would need a longer lens. I can buy new or used in good condition or rent. I...

Chico 1948 Loc: Cincinnati

I have the kit lens, 24-120. I am going to a Formula 1 race in March and am sure I would need a longer lens. I can buy new or used in good condition or rent. I would appreciate input as to which manufacture and lens you would recommend.

Thank you in advance for your responses. I learn something everyday on the Hog.

MtnMan Loc: ID

There are three competitive choices:

Nikon 200-500
Sigma 150-600 C
Tamron 150-600 Gen 2

The first and last are $1,400 new, the middle $1,000.

You can read threads here or Google comparisons. You can't go wrong.

(I have the Nikon.)

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Sigma 150-500 used if you can find it will be much cheaper.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Chico 1948 wrote:

I have the kit lens, 24-120. I am going to a Formula 1 race in March and am sure I would need a longer lens. I can buy new or used in good condition or rent. I would appreciate input as to which manufacture and lens you would recommend.

Thank you in advance for your responses. I learn something everyday on the Hog.

What is your budget?

CO

Will you be hand holding the lens at the race? If so, super-telephoto lenses will get to be too heavy. The Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is a full frame lens but it's light enough to carry around all day. The Nikon AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 is another great choice.

Chico 1948 Loc: Cincinnati

Sould have provided more info. Budget isn't an issue, but not unlimited. More interested in quality. I will be hand holding. Thank you for the suggestions. I have been to lens review sites and find them difficult. Good to have insight from fellow photogs.

MtnMan Loc: ID

Chico 1948 wrote:

Sould have provided more info. Budget isn't an issue, but not unlimited. More interested in quality. I will be hand holding. Thank you for the suggestions. I have been to lens review sites and find them difficult. Good to have insight from fellow photogs.

You might be able to use a monopod in your situation.

MtnMan Loc: ID

kpmac wrote:

Sigma 150-500 used if you can find it will be much cheaper.

I have one in very good condition I would sell. I replaced it ith the Nikon 200-500. I thought my wife would use the Sigma but she hasn't, prefering her 18-300.

PM if interested.

I haven't put it out there yet so would check prices for sold ones on ebay.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

You can rent a 200-500 and see how you like it. What you are calling a kit lens – 24-120 has quickly become one of my favorite walking around lenses.

Chico 1948 Loc: Cincinnati

Completely agree the lens is great and a good value paired with the purchase of the body.

ecurb1105

Check the Nikon 70-300. Cheap and light. I own one, used on both D600 and D90. I am too old and frugal to want to buy and/or carry a 600mm.

Jim Bob

MtnMan wrote:

There are three competitive choices:

Nikon 200-500
Sigma 150-600 C
Tamron 150-600 Gen 2

The first and last are $1,400 new, the middle $1,000.

You can read threads here or Google comparisons. You can't go wrong.

(I have the Nikon.)

Nice listing. Some might also add the Sigma 150-600 Sport.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Chico 1948 wrote:

I have the kit lens, 24-120. I am going to a Formula 1 race in March and am sure I would need a longer lens. I can buy new or used in good condition or rent. I would appreciate input as to which manufacture and lens you would recommend.

Thank you in advance for your responses. I learn something everyday on the Hog.

Rent the Nikon 200-400 - or maybe get a used one.......where is this race located and what weather are you likely to experience ?? How serious are you about quality images ??

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

imagemeister wrote:

Rent the Nikon 200-400 - or maybe get a used one.......where is this race located and what weather are you likely to experience ?? How serious are you about quality images ??

Same goes for Sigma 120-300 2.8 Sport ......

whitewolfowner

My son shoots Nascar professionally so he gets a lot closer in several spots than fans can ever hope to be able to get and he uses a crop sensor camera and the Tamron 150-600mm lens.