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Cheap(ish) Wildlife Lens for D5000
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Hi folks,
I’m looking for a lens that would suit wildlife photography*, but alas I’m on somewhat of a budget. I have been looking at the Nikkor 70-300mm AF-S VR f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, which, when using a money back voucher from Nikon themselves, I could have for under £400 sterling, or about €450. Reviews for this lens have been favourable, and the cash back thingy has almost persuaded me to go for it.
However, being a relative beginner, it’s only right that I ask those in the know (ie you guys) if there are any alternatives in or around the same price? I did have someone tell me to get a second hand “Bigma” but I don’t know too much about the Sigma lenses as regards quality etc? Are there any other lenses I should be considering?
All feedback, user experiences etc etc most welcome :)
Darragh.
*I know I’ll probably need something longer than 300mm for birding, but that can wait.
There is nothing better in that price.
Bigma is huge (it is a very adequate nickname). Lens is quite good. Nice for airplanes and far but slowly moving animals (too dark for birds, so is nikon 70-300).Frame 352. just wondering if you bought the nikon 70 -300 and if you like it. thanks.
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