What's the best lightweight telephoto lens that's reasonably priced for Nikon full frame cameras?

Courtney B
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Portrait business owner with 6 lenses & 4 cameras, B.S., & fine art macro shooter! Adorama gear helps me capture it!

 

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Shopper conversation with Courtney B on June 27, 2016

Courtney B
Hi! How are you? I noticed that you were looking at the Nikon 70-300mm lens?
Did you have some questions about this lens today?
I am doing fine thank you and i am considering the purchase of the 70-300 for use on my Nikopn D750.. I am very anxious to try this lens out and feel that I will love it weight and overall the results.
Courtney B
Ok!
It's a great option if you need a telephoto lens!
Overall do you recommend this lens as a good lens for the D750. thanks
Courtney B
Do you have any extra room within your budget?
Yes and no but your honest opinion and orn a get or a not to purchase is greatly appreciated. I sincerely treasure your opinion.
Courtney B
I will be 100% honest and say that this isn't the best option out there. It's a good lens, but if you can spend a little more, you'll get a much nicer lens
The next step up would be the Tamron 70-300mm for $449 ($349 after a mail-in rebate)
It's definitely a worthwhile step up in terms of quality, speed, and sharpness
Plus it has VR, which is a really useful feature to have in a lens
Thank you sincerely and your sinccere opinion is greatly appreciated. I have also thought that the lack of this lens having the VR would be noticeable in the long run. thank you so much!
Courtney B
You're very welcome!
Do you have any other questions? Or is there anything else I can help you with? I'm happy to help if there is!
I do currently have the sigma 50-500mm lens and I do love it. I have fortunATELY OBTAINED MANY EXCELLENT PHOTOS. tHE ONLY THING IT DOES HAVE IS A WHALE OF A LOT OF WEIGHT. iT IS AKWARD TO CARRY ALONG WITH MYSELF ON A CRUISE THAT i WILL SOON BE GOING ON.
Courtney B
That's definitely understandable!
It's a really large lens
tHANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Courtney B
You're very welcome!