Choice for second lens

[Amer Houssami]

Hi all. Hving currently the Nikon 17-55mm f2.8 lens and wanting a second lens to cover up to tje 200mm range, I would like to hear any opinions on the 70-200mm VR f2.8. Most of the reviews I read on the net rave about this lens. Any advice ?

[Davy C]

Hi Amer,
I am no expert,but I just got this lens and the reviews are spot on. It is big, heavy,and expensive, but the best one to go for to compliment your 17-55 f2.8.
There's also the 1.4x Nikon converter for it which can give a useful extension to the range
if you need it.
Cheers,
Davy

[Amer Houssami]

HI Davy

Thanks for your advice. I have decide to go with this lens and I priced it here in Qatar yesterday. It is retailing for $ 1970. Yes it is expensive but i guess a cemra like the D300 deserves a lens of this calibre. And that converter sounds liek a good addition to the kit. Yesterday I bought the vertical grip and a Lowepro Vertex 200AW. So it is all coming together.

Thanks again

[Lea]

You won't be sorry with your choice of adding this lens to your equipment. Best lens I've used so far.