choice between these 2 kit lenses

[Mattk]

Nikon 18 - 105mm f3.5 AF-S ED VR

Pros = Its a Nikon so I like the name, its cheaper its longer and has VR

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1028017

OR

Sigma 17 - 70mm f2.8

Pros, its wider than the Nikon , its faster but are sigma as good as nikon?

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1012232

 

[Moos3h]

Having owned both, I can say without reserve that the Sigma would get my vote. Stunning lens and far better built than the Nikon.

Cheers,
James

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Just to clarify, the Sigma isn't an f/2.8 lens, it's a variable aperture one, with the maximum aperture at 70mm being f/4.5, likewise the Nikon is f/5.6 max at it's long end.

 

[Mattk]

Yeah I noticed that, its sharpness Im after most

 

[Moos3h]

In which case it's most certainly a winner for the Sigma. The nikon lens is good, but the Sigma (on the examples I have used) is sharper.

Cheers,
James

 

[Mattk]

Just to check the sigma is an AF lens on my D200 isnt it......

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Your D200 has an af motor anyway

 

[Mattk]

yeahh its just previously owning a D40 makes me a bit edgy buying lenses, need to get out of that habit

 

[Flash In The Pan]

You just need to remember.......



you have a real camera now

 

[Blue Moon 7]

Sigma 17-70 is a good little lens. I would go for that.

Chris

 

[Mattk]

Cheers fellas, I was just going to order the Sigma in the link above but I cant find an option that lets me choose nikon fit or canon fit, it just says Sigma fit ?

 

[wack61]

You can put pretty much any AF lens on a D200

you're in the sigma fit section of WE

here you go

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1020681

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1020681

 

[Ballgirl]

Here's the Nikon fit Sigma

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1020681

 

[Mattk]

OMG Im such a noob :bang:

Thanks