New to DSLR. Buying a Nikon 3300 soon, mainly for sports photography (my kids). Will this lens work well from about 25-50 yds away? Thanks in advance
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No. This lens is manual focus and made for long distance shots. It is also pretty heavy. I would try a Tamron 50-200mm
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Ana, I've had this lens for about a year now I think. I use it with my D3100 as an everyday-walk-in-the-park lens. I like just about everything about it-- the color is perfect, pictures are perfectly clear, the VR works perfectly. The only reason I might warn folks off it is the lens distortion at either end of its telephoto range. For that reason, I mostly stick to the center of that range and just use other lenses for wide angle or long range shots.
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The short answer is that this lens is no "powerhouse." I have used it quite effectively for artists' portraits at lawn concerts and for fairly-close nature images (no farther than 20 meters -- 60-65 feet) but beyond that it is of little practical value. Within that range, however, it produces an exceptional image. Hope that helped ...
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I get that same problem (I also have a D7000). However, on mine that is only for close-up macro-type images (when I snap the photo, the focus seems to be farther than where I focused - I lost out on some neat bug photos because of it, and did a lot of testing compared to other lenses). It does OK at distance. My adjustment is less than that (I don't remember it), but I don't use it much for close-ups. I use it mostly for wide shots and landscape work, and also inside museums. In a perfect world, I would buy the 24-70mm f/2.8 Nikon, but this is a third of the price, and for my application is fine. However, if you are shooting people at closer ranges, I can see where it might be an issue. That far off, and it might be worth talking to Sigma about it. They might be able to either fix it or replace it.
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I think this is a wonderful lens for sports. Same as Nikon only better build quality and smaller body.
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Neal, that lens is not real that optically good for that body (although it's fully compatible). I own a D300 and it deserves better lenses...like a fixed f2.8 zoom (e.g. from Sigma or Tamron), not very expensive.This kit lens was very good on a D50, but just so so on the D300!
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This is a great lens, but sports is not really it's thing. Out it might do alright. Sigma has always been the winner for sports, either the 50-150 2.8 or the 70-200 2.8. Don't just take my word for it. Look at the Pentax forums website under the tab lens database. Real helpful reviews.
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Hey, a hockey fan! You will love this lens. My husband and I each have one and it is all he ever shoots. He does a lot of close up flower and wildlife pictures. If it is your only lens you may not be happy with landscapes but otherwise you will love it.
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I bought the lens for shooting night time soccer matches. It is awesome at that. I have moved on to high school basketball and it performs flawlessly there as well. I have used it for one wedding (outside), worked well there too. I think you would be happy, but have not tried in that low of a light situation. Now if you wish to support the lens with a flash of some sort, then there would be no question. My gut tells me you would be fine, but I have nothing to back that up. The lens is great, fast and extremely clear. I am very happy.
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I have been very pleased with mine in low light. In really low light situations I have seen some problems getting it focused. I also have a D3100
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Does anyone know if this works with the Nikon D3200 and what is the maximum range you have been able to use it it. It states 100 meters.
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I have Lumix DH3 ; I am using with it 14-45mm lens much more often than 45-200mm. I agree with others that 14-45 is a great lens, sharper than newer 14-42.
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That is exactly why I purchased this lens and I love it! The focus is a bit soft if you try and go below f2.2, but as I'm generally shooting moving children I usually keep it around f2.5 or 2.8 anyway. Hope this helps!
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It will work on D300 as far as sports goes it only goes to 70mm most sports sports photographers have a 70-200 2.8, but with that said it is still a great lens.
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I love mine. I have caught birds in flight (Grand Canyon, Warwick Castle, England). I do not know how it would work at sporting events. I have taken evening shots w/o flash, indoors and outdoors. I had two lenses before and it was a pain. Now I can go from wide angle to zoom and I love it.
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I use this 500 mm lens with a Nikon D600. The range of focus is from about 7 feet to infinity.
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Really a nice lens and I believe it can. Check 'NikonUSA' for more info. It's really good close up but also a nice 'Normal' lens. Have fun and keep shooting.