Nikon vs sigma

Hmmm, tough. Ultimately I'd go with the Sigma here, possibly save on some money and eventually get 2.8 glass like the 17-55 one day.
Or skip it and save for the f2.8 starting now...
 
I am sort of half keeping an eye out for the Nikon 18-70. If you are on a real budget, then that is probably the way to go.

I noticed you have seen the current one for sale in the forums, another one was snapped up about 2 days ago for about £125. I was watching a slightly damaged one on Ebay the other day, it went for £99.

Although in another thread recently someone said they had gone this to the Sigma and noticed even more of an improvement.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=1677151&postcount=11
 
Skip and save for a Nikon 17-55mm -the differeence will amaze you. Good glass costs money.
 
awp said:
Skip and save for a Nikon 17-55mm -the differeence will amaze you. Good glass costs money.
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Well yes, it does...but it doesn't fit the OP's requirements. :)

Personally, out of the two lenses listed I would get the Nikon 18-70mm.
 
I picked up a 18-70 for my D300, its a really cracking bit of kit for the money!
 
I would suggest a used 28-105 f3.5 - f4.5D Nikkor, around £140 - £150 nice and sharp, and very good image quality, ffords usually have them, I know mifsuds do but that was a bit pricey (but may be mint).
 
The Nikon 18-70mm is brilliant but the slightly faster apertures on the Siggy might come in useful for more creative photography. Build-wise they're very similar*–*very good.
 
Both lenses are excellent but my Sigma 18-50 2.8 Macro does was an upgrade in everyway to my 18-70 Nikon.
 
Yeah think I've got a decent starter collection now, got kit lens, 55-200 VR and a 35mm and a polorizer tht fits them all! Just need to learn how to use the camera now! Haha
 
What about a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8? It's almost as good optically as the Nikon 17-55 f/2.8, but less expensive. The ones with the built-in motor are less popular secondhand, so cheaper - which would be good news for you ;)
 
Its really hard to find a tamron 17-50 with built in motor second hand (trust me i've been looking!!). On the other hand I like my Sigma 17-70 I've been using recently and that extra reach has proven useful as I don't have a tele.
 
a tamron? musta missed it! argh. doesnt matter now anyway im changing bodies :D
 
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