Using Sigma Lens in Low Light

[Mark Engelhart]

Originally Posted by Mark Engelhart

I have a Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 lens that works great for the type of shooting. Last year I used it to photograph a dance recital rehearsal. I put my self just behind the lighting board in the auditorium and the zoom was plenty. I shot with just the stage lighting and camera set at ISO 800 through ISO1200 f2.8 in apperture priority which had me shooting at 1/125 to 1/180 of a second most of the time. The results were very good. You can pick this lens up for about $300- $350 use from KEH or B&H. Check it out...

Correction: It is a 80-200 F2.8 D MACRO ED (77) 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS ZOOM TELEPHOTO LENS and they now are about $450 used. I use a d300s and don't like to push past ISO1200 unless I absolutely have to and this lens will make that capable in low light for well under $1000.