Nikon/camera experts? Lens help?

Lauren

I'm a photographer for the yearbook and I'm assigned a lot of sports to take pictures of. I have a Nikon D5000 and the lens it came with: a Nikon DX AF-S NIKKOR 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G VR. One of the sports I'm assigned to is football. I need a lens with more zoom capability. What do you recommend? If you could include a price range with your suggestion, I'd really appreciate it.

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i would recommend the nikon 70-300mm lens, its $500, it was built for nikon f mount, so it will fit perfectly in your D5000, look it on www.futureshop.ca

Best valued Nikon lens for sports photography?

austin ste

Im currently in high school and Im going to begin doing sports photography with a Nikon D7000. Im going to be shooting both indoor sports and outdoor sports. Id like to get something with a large zoom capacity, but could also go wide angle. I dont care if its Tamron or Sigma or some other brand as long as its a good lens.My budget is under $900. Thanks!

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When shooting indoor or night sports you need a lens with a f/2.8 aperture and even then you will be shooting at 3200 ISO.

The Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8 costs almost $2,000 and that lens is the one used for shooting along the baseline of basketball or sidelines of other court games.

I use a Nikkor 300 mm f/2.8 when shooting cross court at basketball games and football as well as baseball.

When shooting outdoors, then you can use lenses that have smaller maximum lens apertures, so they will fall within your budget.

Here are two shots using the Nikkor 300 mm f/2.8

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As you can see, when shooting under low light conditions, you do need a fast lens. If shooting shots during day time games, the AF-S 70-300 mm VR lens is fine. The f/5.6 lens aperture at 300 mm is not going to be a hindrance when used in bright sun or even overcast days

Here is a link to all the Nikkor lenses that are available.

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Camera-Lenses/All-Lenses/index.page

If you had a Nikon D3, you could shoot at ISO 6400 using a nice 200-400 mm f/4 lens, but again, those tools are too far out of your budget.

As you are going to learn, the cost of the tools used by sports photographers are quite high.

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Help with a Nikon sports lens?

Easton Gre

i just asked this question but you told be about the camera
i was wondering what is the diffrence between the nikon 18-200mm lens and the 70-200 mm lens why is the 70-200 mm lens wayyy more expensive does it zoom in farther? or not?

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It's more expensive for a couple of reasons:

1. It's an FX lens. Compared to the 70-200mm, the glass elements in the 18-200mm are physically smaller. Smaller lens elements are easier to make. The tradeoff is that you can't really use them on an FX camera. The 70-200mm lens was designed to work on both.

2.It has a wider maximum aperture, a constant f/2.8 across its entire zoom range, compared to a variable f/3.5-5.6 on the 18-200mm. Lenses with wide maximum apertures need larger glass elements. Are we detecting a pattern here? :)

3. It's a professional lens. It uses five extra-low dispersion glass elements, which are very difficult to make, it has internal focusing, three autofocus lock buttons, nine aperture blades for neutral bokeh (and 18-pointed sunstars!), and frankly the thing is built like a tank. Every nice, special, amazing feature you can pack into a lens like this, it's got.

The bottom line has to be whether these extras are worth it to you. You almost always get what you pay for with lenses. If one costs twice as much as the next, there's a reason. Only you can decide whether it's a good reason.

(And no, they both zoom to a maximum of 200mm.)

Hope this helps!

Nikon lens slr camera?

jojo23

What's a decent lens for a slr camera? Is a 70-300mm good for sporting events?

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Apart from telezoom reach, action events need a fast (f/2.8) lens, all the vibration reduction (VR) you can get, as well as fast and reliable AF. Nikon 's 70-300 mm only has f/5.6 at the 300 mm end, which may just be adequate under the brightest of circumstances, but will let you down under less favourable lighting conditions.

However, a 300 mm f/2.8 prime lens will set you back a cool US$ 5,500, so you may want to have a look at the AF-S 70-200 mm f/2.8, which is just over $2,000. A somewhat older, second-hand 80 (not 70mm) -200 mm version in good nick can usually be found for less than $ 1,000 , although you'll lose some of the AF-speed compared to the latest version.

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Which is the best mega zoom point and shoot camera out there?

best nikon camera lens for sports image

Rick

I need a good mega zoom 10x or more optical zoom. I got nikon d40x but i can't bring that to sport venue only camera len that is under 3 inch.

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Have a look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50. It's a very good little cam. Has enough zoom on it (not as much as a 15-20x superzoom like the DMC-FZ50, Sony Cybershot DSC-H50 or Olympus SP-570 UZ , but than again you can't bring the latter to a concert or sports event).

How do I take clear action photographs using a Nikon D3000 camera.?

Pando

I currently purchased a Nikon D3000 camera and I have gone through the user's manual and video to figure out the best way to take clear action shots and I have been unsuccessful. I have the 18-55mm and 55-200mm lens but not sure what are the best settings on the camera to help me get the clear pictures I want. The pictures that I am taking are at dusk and at night in a football stadium where my son plays football. I have tried making adjustments but with no luck. I am feeling very frustrated since I am new to using these types of cameras. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Sports photography - especially in the evening - is the most demanding of equipment. So realize you may not get the best shots with your gear.

As everyone has said, you have to bump up your ISO to get enough light in, and which will allow you to increase your shutter speed enough to prevent blur from movement of your subjects.

Start out in Shutter Priority mode (S on the top dial of the camera), and set the shutter speed to 1/500th to start - but don't be afraid to try slower speeds, down to say around 1/125. You may find though that you have to go to higher shutter speeds than 1/500th to get the least blur. Then crank up the ISO until the camera tells you that your exposure is OK.

Next, put the camera into AF-C focusing (AF-Continuous), and finally Spot Focus and Exposure.

This will result in a single spot in the screen (a little black box) that tells you where the current focus is. Try to keep that spot on your intended subject as they move around.

Then when you get ready to take the photo, depress the shutter half-way down and keep it there as you follow your subject. By leaving the shutter half-way depressed (and in AF-C mode) the camera will constantly keep focusing on your subject (the part in the little black box).

Then when you are ready to take the photo - without lifting your finger from the half-way down position, depress the shutter all the way down to take the photo.

Try that and see if you have any improvement. This is going to take some practice on your part, so do so before the game if you can. Have your son or other family members run around in a parking lot at dusk with the lot lights on (or find a place where the lighting will be similar), and try different settings and see which ones work.

You are going to find that shutter priority, around 1/500th of a second with a ISO high enough to get a good exposure is probably going to be the best.

But when bumping up the ISO, the photo quality deteriorates. You can also try a monopod, which will help stabilize the camera (many sports venues will not allow tripods).

Also, Adobe Lightroom has a good noise reduction filter, so you can fix some noise problems by using a high ISO in editing. There is a limit to this however.

And if you can afford it, purchase a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8. It is not cheap ($1.300) but a lot cheaper than the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 ($2,400). This lens will let in 4 times more light than your 55-200mm lens will, which still may not be enough, but it will help a lot.

Also if you can upgrade your camera, you can get more light in from the improved sensors. But I would upgrade the lens first as it will give you more performance for the dollar than the camera.

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What is the best Nikon camera to buy?

best nikon camera lens for sports image

Osprey46

What is the best Nikon camera to buy??
THe best for the price...
And i want it to take good macro pics and action shots?

My price range is probably anywhere up to $800.

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There are 4 cameras wtih lenses from nikon in that range D80, D60, D40x, D40.

The D80 is much more flexible and can use many more nikon and third party lenses than the others models and therefore is the best

As far as a macro lens, I would start with the kit 18-55, add a close-up lens (52 mm filter). If you need better then buy a true macro lens like a 60 mm nikon.

For sports, a good starter lens is 55-200 vr or an 70-300 G. Your next step would be 80-200 f 2.8 or 70-300 VR.

Need photographers advice! What kind of camera and lens would you get if you had $1500 to spend?

Poliana

That's my budget, $1500. What would you buy with it? What kind of camera, Nikon?Canon? And what kind of lens or any other equipment you think would make my pictures look professional.
Norris T and Mere Mortal: What do you think about the Sony Alpha with 50mm lenses?

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It really depends on what you want kind of photograph you want to take.


If I had $1500 I would spend it on a Canon EOS-1ds Mark I with a 17-40mm
f/4L USM. I do landscape.

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Hmmm...if I wanted to do portraits I would spend $1500 on a Canon 5D and a 85mm f/1.8

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If I was interested in wildlife or sports I would spend $1500 on a Canon 300D with a 400mm f/5.6 prime lens.

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What camera is good for pictures and videos and isn't super expensive?

best nikon camera lens for sports image

29thdawn

I'm looking for a camera from Nikon or Cannon that is good for taking pictures, and shooting videos. I've thought about the Nikon d3100, but I'm still not sure. I've heard that the quality of the pictures/videos depends on the lens. What camera and lens would be good for shooting videos and doesn't cost a whole lot? Thanks!

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Consumer level HD camcorders have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer level HD camcorders all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.

You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You need a firewire (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer. To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.

If you want great pictures, either get a separate digital camera or use the one on the camcorder. The digital camera will give you better pictures than the camcorder ever can

What is a good camera / lens set up for taking sports action shots?

Matt

I am looking to begin taking high quality sports action shots for my school. I would like to know what camera would be ideal for this, as well as what sort of lens. Prices would also be insanely helpful. I'd like to keep the pricing within reason, as it is a starting project.

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A Nikon D3100 w/ a 55-200 or a Rebel T3 w/ a 55-250 would be a good start. There is no such thing as a camera that will guarantee you great pictures. Along with the camera, pick up a few basic photography books from your local library.

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What is the best Nikon camera to buy?

best nikon camera lens for sports image

Osprey46

What is the best Nikon camera to buy??
THe best for the price...
And i want it to take good macro pics and action shots?

My price range is probably anywhere up to $800.

Answer
There are 4 cameras wtih lenses from nikon in that range D80, D60, D40x, D40.

The D80 is much more flexible and can use many more nikon and third party lenses than the others models and therefore is the best

As far as a macro lens, I would start with the kit 18-55, add a close-up lens (52 mm filter). If you need better then buy a true macro lens like a 60 mm nikon.

For sports, a good starter lens is 55-200 vr or an 70-300 G. Your next step would be 80-200 f 2.8 or 70-300 VR.

Need photographers advice! What kind of camera and lens would you get if you had $1500 to spend?

Poliana

That's my budget, $1500. What would you buy with it? What kind of camera, Nikon?Canon? And what kind of lens or any other equipment you think would make my pictures look professional.
Norris T and Mere Mortal: What do you think about the Sony Alpha with 50mm lenses?

Answer
It really depends on what you want kind of photograph you want to take.


If I had $1500 I would spend it on a Canon EOS-1ds Mark I with a 17-40mm
f/4L USM. I do landscape.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-Canon-EOS-1Ds-11-1-MP-No-Reserve-FREE-SHIPPING_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a13Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem20abbbcb1aQQitemZ140320164634QQptZDigitalQ5fCamerasQQsalenotsupported

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Hmmm...if I wanted to do portraits I would spend $1500 on a Canon 5D and a 85mm f/1.8

http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-5D-body-w-acc-manual-EXC-1-yr-MACK-War_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a13Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a2Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem41463d7f84QQitemZ280351309700QQptZDigitalQ5fCamerasQQsalenotsupported

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If I was interested in wildlife or sports I would spend $1500 on a Canon 300D with a 400mm f/5.6 prime lens.

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