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Nikon lens vs. Sigma

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gregorio
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I have a Nikon d3000 with the 18-55mm lens that came in the kit and am looking to get a lens with more zoom. The two lenses I am currently looking at are the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR and the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OS. If anyone has experience with any of these lenses or would just be able to help that would be much appreciated.
Sep 23 2011 11:15AM
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vandersteeze
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Get Something that doesn't start at 18mm and keep your kit lens

or get the Tamraon 17-50 f2.8 to replace your kit lens

Sep 23 2011 11:40AM
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eheath
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neither, look into an 80-200 and a 17-50 to replace the kit lens.
Sep 23 2011 12:46PM
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Balto
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never buy anything 18-200, they are horrible
Sep 23 2011 12:49PM
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eheath
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i wouldnt say ANYTHING, my sony 18-200 for my fs100 is a very nice lens, but its also 800 bucks and different than any sigma or nikon 18-200.
Sep 23 2011 1:08PM
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123+ski
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i have heard the same thing about the 14-140 for the gh1/gh2/af100, but i believe both of these are advertised as higher performance superzoom lenses. I know that the 14-140 is specifically made for video and is a very good lens, and right around the price of the sony lens. But usually lenses with such a range are sub par at any focal length on the range, and are more so that soccer moms can get pictures of their kids anywhere on the field. Definitely seems like it would be convenient to have the range though
Sep 23 2011 1:24PM
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eheath
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Yeah, well its because they're made for video cameras which makes them better quality, although slow and have variable aperture, they're built very well and have great optics. the nikon kit lenses are okay, same with canons but shitty builts and the sigma "kit" lenses are even worse. But, again, those are made for soccer moms and their rebels/d40s while the pani and sony lenses are made for professional video.
Sep 23 2011 1:25PM
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erikK
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Look into the Nikkor 16-85mm VR, such a sick all around lens. It does have variable aperture but it's not too big of a problem considering the awesome zoom range. Here's a review of it I just found off google: http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/377-nikkor_1685_3556vr
Sep 23 2011 10:22PM
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