Re: lens for D70s

--- In Nikon-D70%40yahoogroups.com">Nikon-D70yahoogroups.com, "Scott Ditzel&quot; <screaminscott...>
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> In limited light situations , you may want to consider an older fast
>; manual focus lens like a 50mm F1.4..It's a faster lens better suited
&gt; for such low light venues such as concerts & although you have to
> meter manually, it's not that big of a problem....I use manual focus
&gt; glass for all of my Macro work & love it...Not only because I can
> get it for less, but also for the results I get...Check it out...

I agree the 50mm f/1.4 is an excellent lens, arguably one of Nikon's
finest; one story from me about it here:

<http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Nikon-D70/message/42484&gt;

However, Omar expressed an interest for concert hall venues and is
contemplating an f/2.8 Sigma 50-150mm zoom which should be suitable
especially if one is far from the stage. Browse this website for
seating charts of most major venues to see what I mean -- closer seats
cost more money:

<http://www.gotickets.com/seating_charts/concert.php>

The 50mm f/1.4 would be my choice if I knew I'd be close up and didn't
need a telephoto lens. My second choice would be a Nikon ED-IF AF-S
VR-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G, but that's more than 2x Omar's presumed
budget (based on the price of the Sigma).

I'm sorry, I don't have any other suggestions. FWIW, I've very, very
pleased with the two Sigma lenses I have.

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> The 50mm f/1.4 would be my choice if I knew I'd be close up and didn't
> need a telephoto lens. My second choice would be a Nikon ED-IF AF-S
> VR-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G, but that's more than 2x Omar's presumed budget
> (based on the price of the Sigma).

For about $1000 new, Nikon's 85 mm f/1.4 would be smaller and lighter, and
2 f-stops faster, than either the Sigma or the 70-200 VR.

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...now with detailed DIY instructions:

http://www.diyphotography.net/diy-lens-support-bracket

Renato

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