Which lens for festival photography?

by ajaybali Wed 28 Apr 2010, 20:13

Hey everyone!

Im currently in the process of receiving my press pass and photographers pass for glastonbury 2010. I dont currently have any lens which will be fast enough for such dark lighting so i will need to purchase one. However im not sure which to get. to list a few i can get my hands on are as follows:

Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8 G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR Micro

I have to have an AF-S as i am using a D5K. These are ones i can get hold of easily and i was thinking perhaps the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED. However i dont know if the zoom is going to be enough (Not been in photographers pit at glastonbury before)

The question is, do you think any of the other lens i have mentioned would be better or do you know of any which would suit my needs more. I need fast but with a good zoom. im thinking that the 70-200 doesnt give me enough at the lower end. starting at 70mm will be a bit to far in? not sure how it compares to distances. I hope you can help me and i'll try and answer any other questions you may have.

I hope you can help!!!!
Thanks in advance

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