AFS 300mm F4

[EdOkH]

Hi tele shooters,

Can give some advice how the above perform for concert setting shooting? In terms of fast focus and sharp image being the most important. ISO most prob will be abt 1600. I'm currently using a D300.

Thanks...

[jnet6]

go up to iso3200..
Shutter speed, use the min to freeze yr subject.

[EdOkH]

Originally Posted by jnet6 go up to iso3200.. Shutter speed, use the min to freeze yr subject.

Wouldn't it be quite grainy? F4 good enough or should i get a 2nd hand f2.8 one?

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by EdOkH Wouldn't it be quite grainy? F4 good enough or should i get a 2nd hand f2.8 one?

depends on situation.... You should see the light conditons and adjust.

[giantcanopy]

The AFS 300mm f4 is a great piece of optics except that for focusing it ain't exactly as snappy as I thought for an AFS. For dim lightings expect it to hunt a little. MF might do the trick.

Ryan

[ericp]

A 300mm f/2.8 will be huge and obtrusive, the 300mm f/4 is a decent lens. Having said that, you did not indicate what kind of a concert you are shooting, and how far away you will be. If you really need f/2.8, perhaps the 70-200mm may be a more versatile option.

[EdOkH]

Originally Posted by ericp A 300mm f/2.8 will be huge and obtrusive, the 300mm f/4 is a decent lens. Having said that, you did not indicate what kind of a concert you are shooting, and how far away you will be. If you really need f/2.8, perhaps the 70-200mm may be a more versatile option.

the concert is more of a pop star kind where ther are many coloured lights. i'll probably be abt 10-15m from wher the person is...

yup, i have the 70-200 f2.8.yes, it is pretty versatile.