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Originally Posted by mickz
Looking for some more recommendations and second opinions again. 
I'll be attending a few concerts and graduation ceremonies in the coming months so I'm looking for a new telephoto zoom lens. Walking around to get closer or using flash is pretty much out of the question so I'll need to get a faster lens. I have the budget Nikon 55-200mm 4-5.6 right now and that just won't cut it for hand held shots in low light.
I'm not a professional obviously so I'm going to try to refrain from breaking the bank on this purchase. After reading some reviews the Sigma 50-150 f2.8 EX DC HSM (as well as the newer version) looks like the front runner at the moment.
Other lenses I have in consideration are the Nikon 80-200 f2.8D ED AF (About $300 more than the Sigma) and the Tokina 50-135 f2.8 (Not as much reach as the other two lenses.) Open to other lenses you guys may recommend as well. Looking to stay in the $800-$1100 range at most. |
I know this is at the upper end of your limit, but the Sigma 70-200 HSM would minimize your "upgrade lust"
. If possible I'd go with that. But the other two shorter lenses are pretty good as well, but I think they're not very practical lengths imo (as opposed to the more classic 70-200), and probably are more likely to get upgraded :P
Second hand lenses may be another option as well (i.e. CL).