Sell my D70 to get a new lens?

[evldave]

So I've had my D90 for about a year now, I bought it with the kit lens, and had a 10 year-old Tamrom 70-300mm lens I've been using for telephoto shots. Honestly, it's not that great of a lens, and I'm finding I need more zoom for some of what I do.

I don't have a lot of money right now, but was thinking of selling my old D70 w/two basic Sigma lenses (18-35mm and a mid-range zoom I can't remember now) and the 70-300mm to get the intro Nikon 55-300mm lens. I probably can't sell the package to cover the whole cost, but can probably pitch in some $$ on my own.

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/i...m/af-s_nikkor55-300mmf_45-56g_ed_vr/index.htm


I've been shooting more action/adventure shots, with a focus on skateboarding/biking. My 18-105mm kit lens works for a lot of stuff, but really am finding I need more zoom to be able to stay in one spot and get boarders from a distance.

Also, I'd like to get back into nature photography (something I used to do a lot), and think this would be a good entry lens for that, a definite upgrade from my old Tamron.

So...would losing my backup DSLR and lenses be worth the upgraded lens?

 

[LeoLR]

I will sell you a Nikon 70-300 lens shipped to you for $135. Then you dont have to sell your gear. Its has the hood and both caps.



You can trade in on any other lenses I have but I thought I would offer you that first.


I have a 300mm f/4 in stock

 

[nwoods]

So I've had my D90 for about a year now, I bought it with the kit lens, and had a 10 year-old Tamrom 70-300mm lens I've been using for telephoto shots. Honestly, it's not that great of a lens, and I'm finding I need more zoom for some of what I do.

I don't know anything about Nikon lenses other than their great reputation. However, I'm confused how a 55-300 would provide more zoom than your 70-300? Is it faster? Are wanting a better quality lens with faster aperture and sharper glass, better bokah (sp?), faster servo motors, etc...? If so, Leo's 300mm F4 prime might be the hot ticket for you.

 

[PNWDad]

Keep the 70 and do this: http://fiveprime.org/flickr_hvmnd.cgi?search_type=Tags&photo_number=50&photo_type=250&noform=t&quicksearch=1&sort=Interestingness&textinput=infrared&.submit=Search+Tags

The 18-200 dx lens is a do-most-everything kinda lens. I Highly recommend that lens to most everyone!

How much more zoom do yo need? What do you not like about the Sig 70-300 you already have?

 

[evldave]

Good questions everyone...

I'm not looking for more zoom, just better...

After using the kit lens that came w/my D90, I realized a few things:

The focus in much much faster on the Nikon lens than on any of the lenses I have (might be the 300mm distance, but the Tamron lens focuses really slow).

The optics on the Tamron are 'fuzzy' - hard to explain, but even after having the lens cleaned by a local photo shop, the pictures don't seem as clear as my new lens, nor do they seem as clear as some of the original pictures I took with it years ago. I've always kept a filter on the lens, but it just isn't up for what I want.

So, I'll think about Leo's offer and see if I can scrounge up some $$ and still keep the 70...thanks for the feedback guys!