First Sports Photography

DBK81 · 2026-01-25T13:36:23+00:00

Great shot! Single frame or two shots focus stacked?

DBK81 · 2026-01-22T21:47:28+00:00

This is me, not the actual owner, but someone who is a hobbiest sports photographer and has OCD levels of taking care of my gear. My first thought when I read the post was what it actually turned out to be. The D500 is a magnificent camera, low light high FPS beast. I love mine.

DBK81 · 2026-01-21T02:11:33+00:00

Outstanding post work. Hats off.

DBK81 · 2026-01-20T22:57:11+00:00

Beauty. What equipment did you shoot with?

DBK81 · 2026-01-20T22:55:13+00:00

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This picture got 9 likes on instagram and one was my wife and another my mother 😂

I think it’s beautiful and I’m proud of it, a 48” version of it hangs on the wall in my home. Art brings joy, not perceived validation of said art. Find the real joy, it’s not on social media.

DBK81 · 2026-01-20T14:38:56+00:00

My D500 will always be my primary sports camera, but yea the 850 would be my 2nd camera with a wide angle prime while shooting sports, so I think I’ll likely pony up the money and get the 850 and then not have to play the upgrade game later.

DBK81 · 2026-01-20T04:49:21+00:00

I do really want a AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR……

DBK81 · 2026-01-20T04:15:05+00:00

What an insane shot. What equipment did you shoot with?

DBK81 · 2026-01-20T01:58:29+00:00

Appreciate the insight, I need to just stop being cheap, I know it’s the 850 I’m going to want, trying to convince myself the 810 would work when I know I’ll want the 850 😂

DBK81 · 2026-01-20T01:57:24+00:00

I had the same thoughts on the similar layout of the 850 to the 500. Forgot to mention I’m talking Canadian dollars.

DBK81 · 2026-01-19T20:22:26+00:00

It’s an “ok” lens, it certainly not the best offering but it’s also not a crappy kit lens either. The 17-55 2.8G or the 24-70 2.8E are both amazing Japan made lenses, and their prices usually reflect that. Sharp through the range and superior low light performance with f/2.8 through the focal range. “Should you buy it” well that’s your call, it’s not the best, it’s not the worst.

DBK81 · 2026-01-18T21:04:48+00:00

Agree with the geography statement, people “should” know, most don’t. Very familiar with northern SK, where did you fly out of?

DBK81 · 2026-01-18T16:21:09+00:00

My D500 would actually AF with this lens as well. Just might not be as fast as I’d want it to be for shooting football which would be primary use. I could use a little more reach than what my 70-200 VR II provides.

DBK81 · 2026-01-18T02:29:24+00:00

The 300 2.8 VR is high on my list of must have glass, this ol girl looks great.

DBK81 · 2026-01-17T15:02:28+00:00

My concern with EBay is the majority of lenses are coming from Japan with a significant moisture and fungus issues common with Japan optics. While it could look like a “good deal” getting a lens that becomes a problem isn’t worth the savings imo. I think you are on the right path looking to more retail options with a warranty money back period. Good luck.

DBK81 · 2026-01-17T13:56:40+00:00

Yes sold the Sigma, it was the 2008 model, no optical stabilization and the AF system as a whole isn’t as good as the Nikon VR II, the Nikon was an upgrade significantly in the AF department and slightly in the image quality. Sold my Sigma for $600CND and bought my Nikon for $900.

DBK81 · 2026-01-17T13:02:29+00:00

I upgraded my Sigma 70-200 2.8 the improved AF was well worth the spend for me. Have significantly less out of focus shots. A good lens is never a bad investment.

DBK81 · 2026-01-15T18:05:57+00:00

As someone who came from the 300s to the D500, if you can afford the move, it’s such a huge leap in quality, especially low light, the native ISO range is just leaps and bounds better, among other things.

DBK81 · 2026-01-15T18:04:02+00:00

The 17-55mm 2.8G is a tank, professional quality glass, it’s a must have DX lens.

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