Nikon 80-200 AF-D, Sigma 70-200 HSM I/II, Nikon 70-200 VRI

Dknelson728Dknelson728 Registered Users Posts: 15 Big grins
edited October 10, 2011 in Nikon Land
Hello all!

Looking to get into a 70-200 or something close. Can't quite afford the Nikon 70-200 VR II at the moment, so I'm looking for something less expensive.

Options I'm looking at :

Nikon 80-200 AF-D (2-ring design, not push/pull)
Sigma 70-200 HSM I, II, or APO OS.
Nikon 70-200 VR I

Thanks in advance guys!

Comments

  • roarroar Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 29, 2011
    The 70-200 2.8 VR is a great lens on a DX body if you can afford it.
    The VRII is just great, regardless of the body, but even less affordable.
    The 80-200 2.8D is a great lens if you can live without VR, and a massive bargain.
    All three being Nikon Pro glass.
    I only know what I've read in various forums, but it seems the Sigma is spotty at best.

    I've a Nikon 80-200 AF-D 2-ring that I've considered offering for sale.

    You have just registered and have no information in your profile.
    Where are you located?
    Thom

    "There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept" - Ansel Adams (1902-1984)
  • Dknelson728Dknelson728 Registered Users Posts: 15 Big grins
    edited September 30, 2011
    Sorry for the lack of info, I was in a bit of a rush to get registered so I could post and head off to work.
    I'm actually located in Ohio, about 30 minutes west of Cleveland.

    I'd be looking for a lens to compliment a DX body well, as I'm primarily shooting with a D7000, (and 5100 as back-up), currently.
  • roarroar Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited September 30, 2011
    Dknelson728 wrote: »
    Sorry for the lack of info, I was in a bit of a rush to get registered so I could post and head off to work.
    I'm actually located in Ohio, about 30 minutes west of Cleveland.

    I'd be looking for a lens to compliment a DX body well, as I'm primarily shooting with a D7000, (and 5100 as back-up), currently.

    I do not believe the 80-200 2.8D, or any D lens, will autofocus with the D5100...
    Thom

    "There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept" - Ansel Adams (1902-1984)
  • Dknelson728Dknelson728 Registered Users Posts: 15 Big grins
    edited September 30, 2011
    roar wrote: »
    I do not believe the 80-200 2.8D, or any D lens, will autofocus with the D5100...

    Correct, but it will with the D7000, which is my main body anyway.
  • SeymoreSeymore Banned Posts: 1,539 Major grins
    edited October 2, 2011
    roar wrote: »
    I do not believe the 80-200 2.8D, or any D lens, will autofocus with the D5100...

    If you can find one... there is the 80-200/2.8 AFS that will AF on ALL new dSLRs.
  • roarroar Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited October 3, 2011
    Seymore wrote: »
    If you can find one... there is the 80-200/2.8 AFS that will AF on ALL new dSLRs.

    Ah Yes, but the cost is quite a bit more, if you can find one...
    Thom

    "There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept" - Ansel Adams (1902-1984)
  • SeymoreSeymore Banned Posts: 1,539 Major grins
    edited October 3, 2011
    roar wrote: »
    Ah Yes, but the cost is quite a bit more, if you can find one...

    I've seen them for ~900-1100. Still cheaper then a VRI...
  • r3t1awr3ydr3t1awr3yd Registered Users Posts: 1,000 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2011
    ^^ VRIs go for 13-1500 around here. Be patient and wait with cash xD
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