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Where Can I Get A Good Cheap Telephoto Zoom Nikon Lens?

I purchased a D5100 with a Sigma 18-200 lens to take to Florida for the last shuttle launch.
I now realize that I would like a bigger telephoto lens. The 18-200 is great for everyday stuff but not big enough for what I would like.
I see all these Opteka 650-1300mm High Definition Telephoto Zoom Lens on Amazon for $250 or so but they have mixed reviews any ideas?

by drigout
asked 10 months ago

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Or even a 2x Teleconverter? Are those worth it?

drigout
10 months ago

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Teleconverters suck. Don't bother with getting a cheap telephoto. Get a midrange. Cheap ones are going to give you a lot of chromatic aberration and won't have as good autofocus and other such stuff.

As far as a 650-1300mm I have to ask: What the heck are you taking pictures of?

An 80-400mm is about the best affordable zoom lens but it only opens to f4.5.

The best way to get a good fstop is to reduce the range you are looking at. Get a 200-400 or a something of those lines. Do a lot of research before you are stuck with a bad lens.

coolphilip04
10 months ago

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Thanks Much!!! I will save up a little more for a 200-400mm Looks like I can get one for about $500

drigout
10 months ago

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@coolphilip04: Humm I found an intresting deal.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KP0ZD6/sr=1-109/qid=1311742192/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1311742192&sr=1-109&seller=
Not quite sure what kind of lens it is but looks similar in size to a 200-400
Sent the seller an Email wish me luck.

drigout
10 months ago

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@drigout: It looks like an older Nikon lens which might not have AF and VR which you want on a Zoom lens. It looks like an early 90's Nikkor lens.

coolphilip04
10 months ago

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