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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Nikon 400mm f/2.8 MANUAL focus for HS football????? | |
Another option you might consider is getting an older, cheaper non-OS version of the Sigma 120-300 2.8 lens, and a 1.4 TC. That would give you a 420mm reach on a full-frame camera, at f/4, and even more reach on an APS-C camera.
The Sigma 120-300 2.8 came in three different flavors; the early non-OS, then the early OS and now their latest version; the "Sport" OS. All three versions are constantly popping up on eBay, Amazon and Craigslist, and all three are pretty close in sharpness. And even with a 1.4 TC, they're still very sharp. I've seen the early 120-300 2.8 going for just under $1,000, and their latest Sport version for around $2,200, used, and 3,300 - $3,500 new.
BTW, I have a Nikkor 500mm manual myself, that I bought at a great price, in a moment of extreme weakness, and so far, it's been a blast to use. It's been decades since I've used a manual lens, but it's sort of like riding a bicycle; ... you get the hang of it again very quickly. And I was surprised at the percentage of keepers I got when shooting the Blue Angels last weekend. Much better than expected. But shooting football at night, under bad light, is a whole different kettle of fish. Get the Sigma!
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