[ranga]

September 23, 2009 at 8:23 pm

markcapilitan wrote:

My budget would be from 1500 to 2k

Then you can easily get a 300mm f2.8 for that. I know I sold one a few years ago (dumb move!), but bought another used one for about 1400, in perfect condition.

Could u recommend any place that would sell one for that price?

[ranga]

September 22, 2009 at 4:42 pm

stcstc wrote:

a very popular lens is 300 2.8 but its about 5k

the 70-200 2.8 is good but will find it doesnt always have enough reach

Steve, I would love to purchase the 300 2.8 but unfortunately my budget wouldn’t allow for it, and the 70-200 2.8 not having the reach is what I would be worried about…

[ranga]

September 22, 2009 at 4:39 pm

markst33 wrote:

The sigma 70-300mm is pretty good too. Downside is its a 4.5-5.6f. You could always crank up the ISO to compensate.
Whats your budget ?

My budget would be from 1500 to 2k, and the latter would be really stretching it. Also I’m heading to the U.S in a few wks, was thinking of buying over there. Advisable?
Thanks for your help

[ranga]

February 9, 2009 at 10:36 pm

Thanks very nuch for all your help and advice, it is greatly appreciated. mfv ranga