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Hello all!
I've decieded it's time to treat myself to a new lens for my d3000, having already got the kit of 15-55 VR and a 50mm prime. I'm looking for a nice zoom lens, but on a very student budget of 200pounds,ideally less. Happy to take a scuffed second hand one to save money too! I would also be interested in the option of trading in my 18-55 VR though, to cover the extra cost of an 18-200 over an 55-200.
I've spent a few days going over the web and these seem the main contenders.
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 AF-S G
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 AF-S VR DX
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Lens - Nikon Fit
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Sigma 70-300 4-5.6
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro with AF Motor
I am open to other pinons of course though!
Common sense seems to suggest that i should go for the Nikon VR DX, and try and pick it up second hand. The Tamron however seems hugely tempting. I know it's not going to be great quality, but is it noticeably worse. It's all well and good buying a cheaper lens but i don't want it gathering dust in 2 months time when I realize it's limitations.
I'm presuming this is quite a common zoom length that people buy lenses at so I look forward to your opinions!
********* Now upgrading to a d80. If anybody has any AF lens reccomendations that would be great too **********
Ed
I've decieded it's time to treat myself to a new lens for my d3000, having already got the kit of 15-55 VR and a 50mm prime. I'm looking for a nice zoom lens, but on a very student budget of 200pounds,ideally less. Happy to take a scuffed second hand one to save money too! I would also be interested in the option of trading in my 18-55 VR though, to cover the extra cost of an 18-200 over an 55-200.
I've spent a few days going over the web and these seem the main contenders.
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 AF-S G
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 AF-S VR DX
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Lens - Nikon Fit
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Sigma 70-300 4-5.6
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro with AF Motor
I am open to other pinons of course though!
Common sense seems to suggest that i should go for the Nikon VR DX, and try and pick it up second hand. The Tamron however seems hugely tempting. I know it's not going to be great quality, but is it noticeably worse. It's all well and good buying a cheaper lens but i don't want it gathering dust in 2 months time when I realize it's limitations.
I'm presuming this is quite a common zoom length that people buy lenses at so I look forward to your opinions!
********* Now upgrading to a d80. If anybody has any AF lens reccomendations that would be great too **********
Ed