Which Lens?

Question

Hi I am looking for lenses for my D50 and was wondering which lens will be the best fore shooting sports: The Nikon 55-200 mm F/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Lens for 150 or the
Quantaray 70-300 mm DI f/4-5.6 Digital Series AF Zoom Lens for Nikon for also 150 dollars.

Thanks

Answer 1

Neither! But stay away from the Quantaray. Save up for a faster lens in the constant 2.8 f/stop range. Ever think of using an older used manual focus lens? Great glass, cheaper, bit of a pain to use but great results.

Answer 2

The Quantaray is a relabeled lens by some other manufacturer, so I can't comment as I don't know what it really is.

The Nikon would be a better choice, except for the obvious difference in focal length. This particular Nikon is not very fast on auto-focus, so it's not a great choice for sports, unless you want to use manual focus.

Consider the Nikkor 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 G zoom. The auto-focus is on the slower side, but the price is on the lower side.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/70300g.htm

The price is in the same ball park as the ones you've listed and at least it is a "known quantity" instead of an unknown Quantaray.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=8456&A=details&Q=&sku=207359&is=USA&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

Answer 3

I have the 55-200 and like it. I have taken to using an f/2.8 lens because I needed the wider aperature for low light but I have used the 55-200 at motorsports and daylight football (American style) with good results. It is light as a feather and compact. I also used it for some portraits during a photography class and got some excellent shots. Unless you need the extra focal length I'd go with the Nikkor.

Another great lens for a low price is the Nikon 50mm f/1.8. It is fast and one of my all around favorites for my D50...and it costs around $100. I believe it is often refered to as "poor man's fast glass".

Answer 4

Quantaray lenses are okay, but I'd go for the Nikon lens, especially since it covers a wider range.

Answer 5

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