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Nikon 18-200 lens question?

Anybody try this lens for fast action shots in good light, like a car race or sporting event? Is it fast enough to stop the action at 200mm - under 800 iso? How did you like the results?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Given your conditions, yes, you can get enough shutter speed at ISO 200 or 400 to stop motion. You shouldn't need ISO 800 in daylight.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I have started experimenting with capturing fast action; my dog is a good subject, but he's mostly zoom to macro in no time flat.

    I recently bought a Nikon d90 and really like it; my first "good" camera in a very long time. Love it. Not crazy about the video as that part does not have auto focus and takes some getting used to.

    I keep my 18-200 on most of the time, but would really like more opps to use the 300mm telephoto and to get a macro lens.

    Any advice? Same as I give to myself. Practice, practice on any, any, any opportunity.

    I volunteered to shoot events at my church just to get the extra exposure (oun intended) and of course to do service to my community.

    Have fun!

    Source(s): former pro tv news photographer, former freelance still photog for newspaper.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Nikon 18-200mm is a good sharp, crisp pictures with vibrant colors

    Fast Focus with manual focus adjustment ring for fine tuning.

    Vibration Reduction helps with handheld shots but does not stop subject motion in low light, you still need a fast lens for that like Nikon 70-200mm.

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