Hi Chaps,
I'm looking for a bit of advice. I'm just starting off in the world of photography and have a Nikon D40X with the standard 18-55mm lens.
I am looking to get the Nikon 18-200mm lens as an everyday lens which I hear are very good and also has AF which the D40X needs as it doesn't have a motor.
My father in law is returning from Hong Kong shortly and can pick up the Nikon 18-200VR lens for about £350 out there. But the shop owner has advised him that the Sigma 18-200mm lens is better value for money. Apparently the Nikon is made in Thailand whereas the Sigma is made in Japan. He also said that the Sigma has a better VR than the Nikon. It is also about £80-£90 cheaper than the Nikon.
Admittedly I didn't know that the Sigma 18-200mm lens has VR (Vibration Reduction) - is this a new lens?
The only issue I have read regarding the Nikon is that it has problems with dust entering the lens.
I have been searching through the forum for information on this for some time but cannot find a definitive answer. As my father in law is returning soon I need to make a choice soon.
Does anyone have experience of both? Which one is best to go for?
Many thanks!
I'm looking for a bit of advice. I'm just starting off in the world of photography and have a Nikon D40X with the standard 18-55mm lens.
I am looking to get the Nikon 18-200mm lens as an everyday lens which I hear are very good and also has AF which the D40X needs as it doesn't have a motor.
My father in law is returning from Hong Kong shortly and can pick up the Nikon 18-200VR lens for about £350 out there. But the shop owner has advised him that the Sigma 18-200mm lens is better value for money. Apparently the Nikon is made in Thailand whereas the Sigma is made in Japan. He also said that the Sigma has a better VR than the Nikon. It is also about £80-£90 cheaper than the Nikon.
Admittedly I didn't know that the Sigma 18-200mm lens has VR (Vibration Reduction) - is this a new lens?
The only issue I have read regarding the Nikon is that it has problems with dust entering the lens.
I have been searching through the forum for information on this for some time but cannot find a definitive answer. As my father in law is returning soon I need to make a choice soon.
Does anyone have experience of both? Which one is best to go for?
Many thanks!