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Originally Posted by yelvertoft
I'd seriously look at a 2nd hand lens >300mm rather than get a cheap 300mm that you'll end up getting frutrated with. If it means you have to wait and save up, then wait and save up.
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Ollie,
Let me introduce 'lens lust'. Its a condition where the sufferer becomes unhappy with current lens line-up and decides a more expensive alternative often with longer reach or faster performance.
Duncan is absolutely right here, we have all done it - just passing on our experience. For that recommendation a perfect lens for airshows is Nikon 80-400VR but it's costly and not a first lens but with VR (Vibration Reduction) it allows slow shutter speeds for those prop shots.
Second choice is that Sigma 50-500 again, its wide enough (50mm) for those taxy shots at Duxford and has extreme reach (500mm) for those airbourne shots at Old Warden. I reckon 30% of all lenses at airshows are 50-500 or 170-500 but 50-500 is a great all rounder and a 'keep-on' lens.
Be patient and try to get a used copy I believe £350 should be a realistic cost.