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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon

09/02/2007 10:51:43 PM · #1

Firstly I'd like to thank everyone for being so helpful to date with my questions about DSLR's.

Does anyone know of a fast 20-70ish range lens for my new d200? Lets pretend that price isnt an issue but realy Ive got up to about $1400 to spend on it.

Thanks again

cryan

Nikon D700

09/02/2007 10:58:35 PM · #2

With 1400$ to spend I would just go and get the 17-55 2.8. Very fast and very sharp. It should run you about 1200$. I wish I had one.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

09/02/2007 11:26:12 PM · #3

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 is exceptionally nice and very competitively priced, if it's wide enough for you. A lot of us use that lens.

R.

fotomann_forever

09/02/2007 11:33:15 PM · #4

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 is exceptionally nice and very competitively priced, if it's wide enough for you. A lot of us use that lens.

R.

Could get that lens and the tamron 17-50 2.8 for under $1400 easily :-)

09/03/2007 12:14:41 AM · #5

Thanks for that guys

Ive got the 70-300 VR
and a sigma 10-20 ordered and paid just not delivered yet, but after awhile with the 70-300 on I've realised that Im going to need something to 'fill' the gap in range.

So Im off to check out some new glass now :)

k4rp

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

09/03/2007 06:11:41 PM · #6

Originally posted by Shadowi6:

In that case, I second the 17-55 2.8
And if you have anything left, you could look for a sigma 30mm 1.4 for documentairy/reports/etc (I love that one) or a nikon 50mm 1.4 for portraits.

option

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

09/03/2007 06:26:21 PM · #7

Save for a few months and get the new 24-70 2.8 when it comes out in November? Should be around $1700US, and gives you the potential FF upgrade path in the future...

09/03/2007 06:51:41 PM · #8

Originally posted by cryan:

With 1400$ to spend I would just go and get the 17-55 2.8. Very fast and very sharp. It should run you about 1200$. I wish I had one.

k4rp &

cryanAre we talking nikon here? The best Price I can find for that one is $2400. Or are we talking 2nd hand?

and

option that does sound tempting but FF isn't something that I'm working towards at the moment. That and $1700US is around $2000 here :(

Oopps forgot to say thanks, so... Thanks

Message edited by author 2007-09-03 18:52:14.

option

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

09/03/2007 06:59:54 PM · #9

Originally posted by Shadowi6:

Originally posted by cryan:
With 1400$ to spend I would just go and get the 17-55 2.8. Very fast and very sharp. It should run you about 1200$. I wish I had one.

k4rp & cryanAre we talking nikon here? The best Price I can find for that one is $2400. Or are we talking 2nd hand?

and option that does sound tempting but FF isn't something that I'm working towards at the moment. That and $1700US is around $2000 here :(

Oopps forgot to say thanks, so... Thanks

I think theyre talking about this bad boy...

09/03/2007 07:13:30 PM · #10

Originally posted by option:

I think theyre talking about this bad boy...

Thats what I was afraid of... a bit pricy for me I think. Do you think the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 or the tamron 17-50 2.8 would be a better bet?

option

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

09/03/2007 07:33:46 PM · #11

Originally posted by Shadowi6:

Originally posted by option:

I think theyre talking about this bad boy...

Thats what I was afraid of... a bit pricy for me I think. Do you think the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 or the tamron 17-50 2.8 would be a better bet?

Everything I've heard indicates that both are great lenses.

I would say it depends on whether you think youll get more use out of the 17-28 or 50-75.