70-210 and 75-300: which lens better?

[hansia]

Hi, I'm in a dilemma... I'm trying to decide between Nikon 70-210mm f/4-5.6 and 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6, but would need some advice from users

Which in your opinion is a better lens? I know both have rave reviews, but when we look at the two side-by-side, which is better in terms of sharpness, distortion, etc?

I hardly use longer focal length actually. From experience, my old Tokina ATX-828 (Canon EF) spent most of its time in the dry cabinet. It's just too bulky to bring ard

Thanks in advance

[majere2sg]

You have both lens, don't you ? Haven't you tried them out and see which do you prefer ? No use looking at all the reviews when you never actually use them or is satisfied with the results..

[majere2sg]

ok.. ignore my previous note coz your previous title is which lens to keep...

[hansia]

Any suggestions? Would the additional reach of 75-300mm justify it's extra weight or any performance lost?

[KNIGHT ONG]

Not much difference on the aperture, touch ur heart n choose either 1 lar. For me will go for the 70-210 wan lar ..

[swimcraze]

both are great performance lens, all depends on your needs. I sold my 70-210 F4 and replaced it with 180 F2.8. just bought 75-300 as my main telephoto lens when the need arises. bottom line is do you need the 300mm reach? if yes, keep the lens. if no, sell it! - i am sure there will be many potential buyers for your 75-300!!!!

[Cheesecake]

Nikkor AF 70-210 f4 and the Nikkor AF 75-300 f4.5-5.6 are 2 very good and affordable lenses. both are sleeper lenses!!

but the 75-300 is a push-pull and is really heavy and huge! best with a tripod if u've trembling hands...

i own the AF 70-210 f4 and am still using it now. its superb and its really affordable at around S$400/. good for most ppl if looking for a cheaper alternative to the 80-200 f2.8. however, its really rare in the used market.

as for the 75-300 (around S$350-400), used it many times in the past. don't really require the range and can do without the weight thus, opted for the constant f4 70-210.

[Weird Guy]

Originally Posted by Cheesecake Nikkor AF 70-210 f4 and the Nikkor AF 75-300 f4.5-5.6 are 2 very good and affordable lenses. both are sleeper lenses!! but the 75-300 is a push-pull and is really heavy and huge! best with a tripod if u've trembling hands... i own the AF 70-210 f4 and am still using it now. its superb and its really affordable at around S$400/. good for most ppl if looking for a cheaper alternative to the 80-200 f2.8. however, its really rare in the used market. as for the 75-300 (around S$350-400), used it many times in the past. don't really require the range and can do without the weight thus, opted for the constant f4 70-210.

I agree with you pal. This 70-210mm constant is a very good lens. And good in all focal length. I have 1 ..bought it in japan.Die DIe also dont want to sell.
hehehe..
Regards

[Weird Guy]

For this 70-210mm constant F4..u can check it out at camera hospital.I saw they have a few in good condition. Prices around 390-410

[Pinoy_SAP]

i also got lucky with my AF70-210D lens which i bought in yahoo sg auction recently for S$200 (yes, just SGD200). still in tip-top condition and made in japan. superb lens for my budget.

i just saw a similar ads but the price is $295 starting bid. see url
http://page.auctions.shopping.yahoo....1?aucview=0x23

try to check if you can bargain for the price.

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by Pinoy_SAP i also got lucky with my AF70-210D lens which i bought in yahoo sg auction recently for S$200 (yes, just SGD200). still in tip-top condition and made in japan. superb lens for my budget. i just saw a similar ads but the price is $295 starting bid. see url http://page.auctions.shopping.yahoo....1?aucview=0x23 try to check if you can bargain for the price.

*ahem*...
urs is the f4-5.6.
its a huge difference with the constant f4 70-210.

but nevertheless, still a great lens!!

[hansia]

Hm... read from website that 70-210mm f/4 has AF errors with certain Nikon bodies. Anyone had problems with D70?

Kit lens already giving me problem. If suay suay the f/4 also like that, how?

By the way, read that all these lenses are kinda slow in focusing except for the 70-210 AF-D. Is the D70 motor fast enough to compensate for that?

Thanks for all your comments!

[Witness]

both dun seem to be very much diff....ask yaself if u need the zoom then..

[swimcraze]

Originally Posted by hansia By the way, read that all these lenses are kinda slow in focusing except for the 70-210 AF-D. Is the D70 motor fast enough to compensate for that? Thanks for all your comments!

hahhaha....although D70 has many features, it certainly doesn't have a motor drive like the F100 or F5! you pay for what you get! if the motor of D70 is not fast enough for you (900 CAM = same as F80 and D100), then you should do manual focussing. may be faster that way!

[justarius]

Originally Posted by swimcraze hahhaha....although D70 has many features, it certainly doesn't have a motor drive like the F100 or F5! you pay for what you get! if the motor of D70 is not fast enough for you (900 CAM = same as F80 and D100), then you should do manual focussing. may be faster that way!

hehe very true! the motor on the F5/F100 is so strong that focussing speeds with non AF-S lenses isn't that much slower than AF-S lenses..