Sports lens?

[mlewis]

Anyone have a good recommendation for a good sports lens - Rory plays soccer and Camden plays baseball. I've looked at the Nikon 70-200 2.8 which was recommended to me, but it is $2000 and I'm just not sure I can justify that much money!

 

[gracielou]

Have you thought of the 80-200 2.8? I have heard some people that really recommend it on CM. It doesn't have the image stabilization but you would have plenty of light, since it's going to be used outside in the daylight, that you would be able to keep you SS high enough to help with that. It's about half the price of the 70-200.

 

[cherryberry]

I use the Canon 70-300 4-5.6 for all my son's soccer shots. I got it for around $400 on Amazon Marketplace. The first review on this page is good - and he provides sample shots. http://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-300m...794O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314978622&sr=8-1

I just couldn't afford the 70-200 and the reviews for this one seemed pretty good. I've got some really good shots with it. I'm having a few tracking focus issues but I'm not sure if that is the lens or me. LOL

 

[MandaKay]

Good thread! I need a lens with a little more zoom as well and just can't afford a whole lot right now. I for sure will be keeping an eye on this thread! Good info so far gals! Thanks!

 

[mlewis]

Trying to decide if I should go for the 70-300 3.5. It's no 2.8 aperture, but it's also got good reviews and is $500 which is a lot easier for my budget to swallow.

 

[pagefrocks]

Melissa - Unless you are shooting night games, this will work GREAt for you! I've shot umpteen football games with this lens and just LOVE it!

 

[mlewis]

And here's another option. My friend, who is taking Karen Russell's photography course, said she just recommended the Tamron 70-200 2.8 as a good option, and it's less than half of the Nikon 2.8 version.

 

[mommy2boyz]

I was just about to say check out the Tamron 70-200 2.8! lol. I bought it a few months back for Brady's first wee-ball season, and I loved it. Here's a SOOC shot I got with it.