Not like you really have too many options here, unless you drop to f4. If you want a 300mm f2.8 optic, I think you have enough info even in this thread to make a decision.
So, whaddaya tink?
Alternative (non-nikon) 300mm f/2.8s
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Posted 1 year ago #
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I'm leaning toward the Tokina. Although I just had someone offer me a Sigma 500 f/4.5 for a price I may not be able to pass up. Not what I'm looking for but I may just rent a D3s and make due.
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I have a Tamron 300 2.8 AF IF which has been in my possession since the mid 90s which worked great with the F4 and then F5. I recently went digital and bought a D700 and the AF hunt was terrible. I read somewhere that Tamron can replace and upgrade the CPU of the lens so I contacted Tamron and they confirmed it and said that the charge would be $390. Luckily, the service center in NY is 30 minutes away from where I live so I brought it in a week and a half ago and picking it up tomorrow morning. Coincidentally, my daughter has a softball game tomorrow afternoon so this would be a perfect time to test it out. I will keep you posted on the results.
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I have seen that on the Tamron. Good to know the cost of the upgrade. You will have to let us know how it works.
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Did you finally get something?
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I was going to get a Tokina, but evidently I wasn't the only one with that realization. Missed out on the two lenses and out bid on one other. Sitting with nothing at the moment. I have had a hell of a time finding a good Tokina and then getting it before it is sold. Now I'm waiting to see what the announcement is next week (D400?) and if it is a body, I will probably aim for a body upgrade and rent a lens this year.
One valuable nugget is what Mustard mentioned above and was said to me again at a local shop. The Tamrons need to be upgraded and there is no visual way to tell and you have to try it out. That just doesn't happen with buying things over the internet. Where I'm out of, the upgrade would cost $450-600. Because of that, I am steering away from them unless someone says it is upgraded.
I have seen some Sigma 300mm f/2.8 lenses for a decent price - if anyone has any info on them I would love to hear it. I have heard some good things about them but only from review sites which I don't put too much credit on. I like hearing from those who actually use it regularly.
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