While the AF50/1.8 is cheap, really 50mm is going to be pretty short. If you can stretch the budget a bit more, consider the AF85/1.8 which is around $325 from the USA and it will provide more versatility for sports.
While the AF50/1.8 is cheap, really 50mm is going to be pretty short. If you can stretch the budget a bit more, consider the AF85/1.8 which is around $325 from the USA and it will provide more versatility for sports.
Thanks, Wayne..I have learnt a lot today..will look at the lens and more than likely add it to my wish list
D610 and D90 with a 16-35mm f/4,a 70-200mm f/4 ,a 300mm f/4 +TC11 convertor, 18-200mmDX and 85mm micro Dx.
Sally...CC always appreciated
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Another thing to think about is hiring a lens for a night to get a particular shot. Some good camera shops will have a fleet of hire lenses you can grab for a period of time. It's a lot cheaper than buying an expensive lens, but it may still be around the same price as buying a cheap 50mm lens.
The d90 will drive all autofocus lenses just fine so the 50 f1.8 will be fine.
Glad you got some shots you were happy with Salnel, my offer still stands if you ever want to try the speed light, just send me a PM.
Keep trying and experimenting. It's a pretty tough situation to take photos in.
Thanks, Wolfman..I found I got relatively reasonable shots when I waited for the action to come to me and shot from one end (I was sitting right in front of the key). At the level Mike plays, I will never be fast enough to keep up with the game, so I think I will get the 50 f1/8. I don't have any prime lenses yet so I think this will be a good start for me
I just wanted to thank everyone in this thread - basketball is one of the things I hope to be photographing, and I have the D90 also. I figured I was going to need a faster lens, and there is some great guidance here Looking forward to comparing shots at some stage Sally!
Cheers
Lizzy
Hi Lizzy,
Glad you were following this..everyone was brilliant..best thing about this site is the help,advice and encouragement that you get..