I'm ordering a new lens for my D40...

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Edited Date/Time 1/12/2012 11:43pm
I will be ordering the 55-200...but I am stuck between the Import/US model and the VR/non-VR model.

The import model has a plastic housing, while the US model has a metal/titanium housing...



Any suggestions???
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hairyfandangler47 2/22/2008 12:16pm
2/22/2008 12:16pm
ive got a buddy using the titanium and he absolutely swears by it. to me it doesnt matter but im also a noob so ill learn.

how is the D40?
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huck 2/22/2008 12:20pm
2/22/2008 12:20pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 6:13pm
[quote="hairyfandangler47":34nq83sl]ive got a buddy using the titanium and he absolutely swears by it. to me it doesnt matter but im also a noob so ill learn.

how is the D40?[/quote:34nq83sl]

I love it!
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jbomx363 2/22/2008 12:21pm
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Why a slow lens? I'm assuming it's for moto.
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huck 2/22/2008 1:15pm
2/22/2008 1:15pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 6:13pm
[quote="jbomx363":2ncp0nl6]Why a slow lens? I'm assuming it's for moto.[/quote:2ncp0nl6]

Sorry...but I don't understand why this is a "slow" lens?

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jbomx363 2/22/2008 1:31pm
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It is slow in it's auto focusing. If you can get the 70-200 F2.8, it should suit you better for moto.

There is a huge price difference obviously between them and if that's the driving force, then by all means get the 50-200 F4-5.6 lens, but get the VR and metal housing over the plastic/non-vr version. Not much cost difference.
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huck 2/22/2008 1:33pm
2/22/2008 1:33pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 6:13pm
[quote="jbomx363":2pqqieva]It is slow in it's auto focusing. If you can get the 70-200 F2.8, it should suit you better for moto.

There is a huge price difference obviously between them and if that's the driving force, then by all means get the 50-200 F4-5.6 lens, but get the VR and metal housing over the plastic/non-vr version. Not much cost difference.[/quote:2pqqieva]

I don't take many MX photos...mostly just family stuff.

I think the faster lens is a little more than I want to spend...


Thanks!
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jbomx363 2/22/2008 1:41pm
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I hear ya! The 80-200 isn't as much as the 70-200, bout $950, but still 4x more than the 55-200. And since it's not for sports, it should suit you fine. But do get the VR and metal housing.
jallenstarlite 2/22/2008 7:10pm
2/22/2008 7:10pm
I posted re: getting the D80 but if you like the d40 I might consider getting that. I mostly just shoot nature and some moto/sports. I saw it at costco for $879 with a bunch of other stuff with it.
AdamZ934MX 2/22/2008 8:04pm
2/22/2008 8:04pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 6:13pm
I'm shooting with a 55-200 VR right now on my D80.. I would deffinitly go for the VR.. If I remember right it's not that much more either..

Go to http://www.kenrockwell.com for a good reveiw of the VR version..
Brycenator 2/22/2008 8:55pm
2/22/2008 8:55pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 6:13pm
[quote="AdamZ934MX":18pho77m]I'm shooting with a 55-200 VR right now on my D80.. I would deffinitly go for the VR.. If I remember right it's not that much more either..


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A good reveiw of the VR version..[/quote:18pho77m]

Def. go with the VR model. The price difference isn't much at all but you'll love the VR especially if you're going to be using it at the track...
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fcr 2/22/2008 9:53pm
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One thing I have always heard and tried to do within my budget is, get the best glass you can afford. I know I am a noob but in sports shooting you always want the fastest lens, F-stop you can get.

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