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12/05/2005 04:54:05 PM · #1 |
Hi there,
I'm thinking about upgrading my Nikon AF-S 18-70 DX to a faster telephoto of that range. Since I'm waiting for my D200 to come, I obviously can't buy the Nikon 24-70 f2.8 so my question is :
Should I go for the Tamron 28-70 f2.8 or the Sigma or maybe keep my Nikon ?
I've heard good reviews about my nikon but I really need a faster lens ..
I wish I had the money to buy the Nikon 24-70 f2.8 but well ... that D200 is gonna be amazing .. just had a look on //www.dpreview.com forum. Some guys posted high iso samples ... I think it's amazing up until ISO 1600 !! or at least ISO 800 which is not that on my D70. Anyway ...
What do you think ? |
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12/05/2005 05:09:25 PM · #2 |
It depends, how critical is having the lens down to 18mm? the 24-70 would cut your zoom range significantly, converted to 35mm equvalents using the 1.5x factor: 27mm-105mm (old lens) to 42mm-105mm (Tamron). Thus, you completely lose any wide-angle capability that you once had. Personally, if you really want the fast lens, I'd try to keep the 18-70mm and buy the Tameron as well, but I don't know what your $$$ situation is. Frankly though, I don't know how much you'll get for the 18-70 anyways...
Hope this helps,
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12/05/2005 05:09:55 PM · #3 |
Keep what you have and use your 50mm F/1.8 in low light.
Problem is that if you sell the 18-70 you will have nothing less less than 28. Of course if you then buy the Tokina 12-24 or Sigma 10-20... |
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12/05/2005 08:42:30 PM · #4 |
i would have kept my d70 and gotten the nikon 24-70, but thats just me.
have u considered the tokina 28-80/2.8? i bought d70s body only and this lens. its focusing is not really lightening. it feels very solid(and heavy). reviews online suggests that the tokina is better than the sigma. |
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12/05/2005 10:05:09 PM · #5 |
The Tamron is a great lens, and there are MANY people here that will (and have) attest to that. Since I bought mine, it stays on one of my bodies constantly. The only time I use the kit lens (Nikkor 18-70) now is for wide angle shots.
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12/05/2005 10:56:39 PM · #6 |
Shouldn't that be Tamron 28-75mm?
R. |
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12/05/2005 11:09:53 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by bear_music:
Shouldn't that be Tamron 28-75mm?
R. |
yep, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di
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12/05/2005 11:25:03 PM · #8 |
If you want wide and fast, consider teh Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX DC.
If you want more range try the Tamron 24-135 SP 3.5-5.6.
Both are excellent lenses.
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