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Andy J
Andy J asked in Consumer ElectronicsCameras · 10 years ago

I need a faster lenses for low light concert photography... any suggestions?

I am in need of a faster lenses for taking photographs in low light. I am not a fan of flash photography but I often shoot in low light. Lately I have been taking photos of local bands...who come out blurry in my shots. I have a nikon D300. I am also a college student, so I can't afford something too expensive.

I will happy to have any tips or suggestions.

Thanks

Update:

I can be close or far away. I have a 55-200mm that I was using before but it wasn't fast enough. I was looking at the 35mm f/1.8. I also did have my iso cranked up

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    You might have to drop several hundreds on at least an AF ED 80-200 f/2.8 That's actually the lens I started my concert photography some many years ago. The 70-200 VR is going to be out of your range. Price estimate used $300-800. Watch it on ebay.

  • Google is Better
    Lv 4
    10 years ago

    Get a fixed 35mm f/1.8 lens. HUGE aperture takes great pics in low light. Also consider raising the iso on the camera.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    How close will you be? If you're going to be close, you can't beat a 50mm f/1.4 for value and sharpness.

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