No offense taken. Well, I guess I would say that with (VR on) the 70-200, I thought I Would be able to handle it.
I can get good shots with the 85, just wanted to have some flexibility with that zoom range. Wasn’t intending to use A mono or tripod. Thanks for your reply.

I appreciate your reply, and thank you! I will look into refurb or used.
Thanks.

Thanks much for your reply, I do have an 85 1.8 also. I guess I will give that a shot , even though I’m not the steadiest hand held. Mono pod time.

I will be renting the Tamron this weekend.

Thanks for the input and suggestions ! ! !!

Thanks for that suggestion; I just did that.

Hi Folks,
Just recently posted a question in main photography section and it was suggested I bring it here for comments and suggestions.
Looking to purchase a 70-200 f2.8, either Nikon or Tamron to shoot school gym basketball games for my 2 grandkids.

Would this be a good choice of lens, and is there an opinion on the Tamron being a "good" choice to save a fairly good amount of money.
Would I be giving up a substantial amount of quality.

Thanks and much appreciate any input I can get. I do plan on renting the Tamron for this weekend games.

Hello Folks. I'm looking to purchase a 70-200 f2.8 lens to use with my D500 in order to get my G-Kids basketball games photographed.
obviously there is a price difference between Nikon and other brands out there.
If anyone can offer some advice from experience with this lens, I would greatly appreciate your opinions.
I don't currently own any zoom glass suited for indoor school gym lighting.

Thanks, much appreciated.
Frank

OK Then...Glad I asked; Thanks CHG_canon

Hi Folks,
An amateur-ish inquiry. I'm shooting a D500 with SB 910 flash. Flash exposure comp on the flash at "0".
Unaware that in camera shows flash comp at -2.0...obviously they are separate settings...is that normal operation?
Is there an operational use for it? I didn't see anything in the book; perhaps I missed it somewhere...??

Hello Folks,
I'm asking for any opinions that may offer some help in perhaps purchasing a lens to be used for indoor sports.
mostly Grandkids school basketball/other events.
I'm shooting Nikon D500 with the 16-80 2.8-4
I was looking for something with more reach and fast enough for the indoor lighting; without flash obviously.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
I know Nikon costs could be a factor, but maybe another manufacturer could be an option. ??

Thanks,
Frank

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I also did Holland America; Awesome service and FOOD! Smaller ship although I don’t know where they can get that larger ships cant. Ot of Vancouver Good Luck. My camera at that time was an Olympus when digital was an infant, so I can’t comment on equipment. Good Luck!

A Lesson Learned!! I wasn't aware of that Thomas! Thank You for that information. Cheers!

Thanks larryepage...