njfisher Loc: SW Missouri

I have an old Nikon D70 (hey, I'm old too). I primarily use the following lenses, all Nikons: 55-200; 70-300; and 50 prime 1.8. I take LOTS of sporting events, particularly football, basketball and soccer. My nephews start college this fall. One plays soccer (goalkeeper) and the other plays football (wide receiver). Based on their positions, they both fly, dive and jump a lot. For the most part, their games will be in early afternoon. Sure beats the night games of high school!

My dilemma is what to do with my limited secret photo equipment fund. Should I buy a faster/newer camera body and continue with current glass? Should I shoot with the old body 'til she dies but buy a longer/faster lens? Looking at 70-200 f/2.8. Buy Nikon at twice the money or Tamron or Sigma?

Also, it should be noted the "coolness" factor is in play. The longer lens with the flower petal hood simply looks cool. I shoot with a monopod. I will have access to get as close to the fields as I want, a luxury I do not take for granted.

Suggestions?

ace-mt Loc: Montana

I have a Sigma 70-200 2.8. I would like to have a Canon (those white lenses are cool), but I really like the Sigma.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Shooting in daylight, I'd go for the lens!!!!
Pat

Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri

If you are "close" and your Nikon has served you well so far, I'd go for the lens!

seanp3 Loc: Washington State

Are you satisfied with the quality of photos you're getting with your current equipment? Sounds to me the games will be shot during daylight and the equipment you have now will do you just fine.

chinajack Loc: nw chicago

I use a D70 with either a sigma 70-210 2.8 or I also have a Nikon 300 2.8. I take both to my grandsons football games and depending where I am on the field determine the lens I use.

Toby

I shoot both sports. For daylight sports I would probably use the 70-300 because of the long range. You can basically cover the entire field if you locate mid field. I will mention,however, that the quality from a good 70-200 f2.8 may overide the value of being able to shoot the entire field.
I assume the hockey is indoors and, therefore , I would definately want a 70-200 f2.8.

dasloaf

why not rent a lens and see what you like. Lens Giant has nikon equipment for rent and try out a 70-200mm f2.8!
enjoy

dasloaf

remember to post the results in the sports photography section of the board!