which lens

[prt]

Hi not sure which one to go for?

Nikon 70-200 vr
or
sigma 70-20 HSM

£900 for nikon or £ 475 for sigma?

looking for comparisons is the nikon worth almost double the cost of the Sigma??

Thanks

Paul

[Phil T]

Hi prt - I tested both & reckon the Sigma gives you 90-95% of that which the Nikon gives you, so unless you need absolutely the best (i.e. making your living out of photography) go with the Sigma. I'm assuming you're referring to the 70-200 f2.8 versions - I went Sigma & it's a superb piece of kit for the money.
Good luck!

[dore187]

considered the nikon 55-200 vr
£150 new on e bay?

[Adamski]

considered the nikon 55-200 vr
£150 new on e bay?

That lens is f/4 - 5.6. The 2 lens being discussed are f/2.8 which is a different kettle of fish. I'm about to order the Sigma version as the cost saving over the Nikon is a large amount even without the VR option.

[SimonTALM]

The Nikon is definately the better lens from what I've read and with VR it makes a big difference between the two.

I've always beleived that camera lenses are an investment even more so in the digital age as the bodies almost become consumable items as the technology changes so quickly. I would imagine that in 5 years time the lens will still be being used regularly. So, assuming you can actually afford the Nikon at this time I would think about it in what I call the weekly value (total cost / 260 weeks). Spread the cost of the lens over that time the Nikon would be about £3.50 and the Sigma would be £1.75 - put like that which would you choose.

just my 2p

[Foggy]

If I had the money, I would certainly go for the Nikkon. A good review of it can be found here:

http://www.naturfotograf.com/AFS70-200VR_rev00.html

It certainly sounds like one hell of a lens!

[prt]

thank you for all your replies

Paul

[desantnik]

From what I have seen of the Nikon 70-200 VR my friend has, it is comparable to Canon's 70-200 IS f2.8, which makes it pretty much the best piece of glass you can buy.

The Sigma will be "good", the Nikon will be "WOW!"