Nikon F/2.8 70-200mm lens question: Which lens would be the easiest to use handheld for birds in trees. The 70-200MM or the cheaper 4.5 70-300mm. I'm not that steady anymore so have...

Bill MN Loc: Western MN

Which lens would be the easiest to use handheld for birds in trees. The 70-200MM or the cheaper 4.5 70-300mm. I'm not that steady anymore so have to use burst mode. I know the 200mm is a very good lens but is longer and heavier. Thank you for your help.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

There is no comparison in image quality of these to lenses. The 70-200 will blow the other away. It will work better in low light also. You didn't say which models you are looking at. Vr is your friend if you can afford it. If you are looking for a walk around lens that does it all, and does it pretty good. Take a look at the 28-300 F3.5-5.6 G VR. I got this lens last spring. It pretty much stays on the camera for day to day shots.
Erv

Stargazer Loc: South of Watkins Glen, NY

The one that gives you the widest apeture for the fastest shutter speed.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Erv wrote:

There is no comparison in image quality of these to lenses. The 70-200 will blow the other away. It will work better in low light also. You didn't say which models you are looking at. Vr is your friend if you can afford it. If you are looking for a walk around lens that does it all, and does it pretty good. Take a look at the 28-300 F3.5-5.6 G VR. I got this lens last spring. It pretty much stays on the camera for day to day shots.
Erv

I agree with Erv, I use the 28-300mm Nikon as the walk-around lens on my D7000, very versatile and wonderful VR

Bill MN Loc: Western MN

Erv wrote:

There is no comparison in image quality of these to lenses. The 70-200 will blow the other away. It will work better in low light also. You didn't say which models you are looking at. Vr is your friend if you can afford it. If you are looking for a walk around lens that does it all, and does it pretty good. Take a look at the 28-300 F3.5-5.6 G VR. I got this lens last spring. It pretty much stays on the camera for day to day shots.
Erv

The 28-300mm sounds like a good lens for me and something I could handle. It's smaller and lighter. Is that a much better lens than the VR f4.5-5.6 70-300mm lens I have now? Price is around $1000 more afordable for me. If I can find one. Thank you

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

wkscheer wrote:

quote=Erv There is no comparison in image quality... (show quote)

Bill, take a look at this one:

http://www.cameta.com/Nikon-28-300mm-f-3-5-5-6-G-VR-AF-S-ED-Zoom-Nikkor-Lens-Factory-Demo-57853.cfm

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

That's a good price! Where were you when I was looking MT :-D
But it is worth ever penny I paid. Getting some great pictures with it. Maybe to many. My other lenses need a workout once in a while.
Don't think you can go wrong with this one Bill.
Erv

Gil Loc: Dublin, OH

The 70-200 2.8 is incredible. 2.8 throughout gives you ample light (and shutter speed) and great quality. The VR is excellent. I have found that I have it on my camera (D300) the majority of time. Yep, a little pricey, but well worth it.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Erv wrote:

That's a good price! Where were you when I was looking MT :-D
But it is worth ever penny I paid. Getting some great pictures with it. Maybe to many. My other lenses need a workout once in a while.
Don't think you can go wrong with this one Bill.
Erv

Ya shoulda asked Erv! I bought my D7000 and 28-300mm together at Cameta $2002 for the set.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

I have both the 70-200 and the 70-300. I use the 70-300 to shoot dragon flies with my D3 because it is more easily used hand-held. I overcome the smaller apeture by increasing the ISO to 1000

randymoe

New, they are out stock nearly everywhere.

MT Shooter wrote:

quote=wkscheer quote=Erv There is no comparison ... (show quote)

rebeil Loc: florida

Nikon 28 x 300 best all around lens , i use mine all the time on my Nikon d5100

Bill MN Loc: Western MN

rebeil wrote:

Nikon 28 x 300 best all around lens , i use mine all the time on my Nikon d5100

I also have a D5100 and a D90. I'm not sure which one to put it on.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

I have used it on my D90, but it really shines on the D7000.

rebeil Loc: florida

Have you been in my camera case that's the two I have and my name is Bill too, works good on both , I like it best on my d90 it is a heavy lens and D90 is a heaver camera works best for balance weight