sharp zoom lens under $1000

[Arnold23]

For a nikon user whats a good zoom lens with a $1000 budget? I recently got a 50mm prime ,I'm very happy with it's sharpness but I cant capture those stolen moment shots from people anymore.

Thanks in advance

[OsmosisStudios]

What body are you using, what zoom range are you looking for, and are you willing to get 3rd party lenses?

[scootermcq]

If you have an AF motor in your body, you can get the 80-200 f.8 for $500 to $1000 depending on push pull vs 2 ring and condition.

[kirbinster]

New or used? Sharp or fast, or both? The 70-300VR is a good sharp realatively long lens but it is not fast but only costs around $500. The 28-300VR is perhaps even sharper but will run you about $800 used. If you want to stretch a little you might be able to find a 70-200 f/2.8 AF-S VR-1 for about $1250 and it is a killer lens.

[Arnold23]

Scooter >Currenty Im using D60 body. sounds complicated for me

Os> yes im open for 3rd party glass.


kirb > 70-200 would it let me take a shot at close range also??

I love street photography and taking pictures candid peoples reactions ( wtf am i making sense?) sharp,fast and zoom what im hoping for. I felt that i made the wrong choice in getting the 50mm f1.4G afs.


Thank you guys

[scootermcq]

D60 does not have a focus motor.... so my suggestion is out.

200mm to 300mm is a decent length for what you are looking at. Unless you are doing alot of shooting at night, the 70-300 AF-s VR would be a good choice.. If you are shooting in lower light, then you would need to find a use 70-200 f2.8 AF-S VR

[Arnold23]

Scooter> Thanks for the tip man. Yeah I would like to shoot in low light conditions. I appreciate the advice.

Cheers

Arnold