Zoom Lenses: Nikon. Tamron, Sigma at DVinfo.net

John Benton · March 19th, 2009, 10:30 AM

I am looking for a good Nikon(like) Zoom Lens
I understand that with the G lenses, you have no apt. control

I am toying with 18 - 85mm range
What are you using that you love?
How do Sigma and Tamron Compare with Video?
Thanks,
J

Josh Dahlberg · March 22nd, 2009, 04:19 AM

I'm using a Nikon 28-105 AF macro and a 75-240 AF to good effect. Both cheap and sharp. Apart from aperture control, the great thing about using Nikkors is the shutter doesn't speed up or slow down while changing focal length.

Dylan Couper · March 22nd, 2009, 01:02 PM

I have a Sigma 12-24mm and the Bigma 50-500mm. I like both, but neither have aperture control. The Sigma 12mm on a full frame camera is about as wide as you can get for a non fisheye, I think. And the Bigma is great for impressing women.

March 19th, 2009, 10:30 AM	#1
John Benton Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 658	Zoom Lenses: Nikon. Tamron, Sigma I am looking for a good Nikon(like) Zoom Lens I understand that with the G lenses, you have no apt. control I am toying with 18 - 85mm range What are you using that you love? How do Sigma and Tamron Compare with Video? Thanks, J

March 22nd, 2009, 01:02 PM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I have a Sigma 12-24mm and the Bigma 50-500mm. I like both, but neither have aperture control. The Sigma 12mm on a full frame camera is about as wide as you can get for a non fisheye, I think. And the Bigma is great for impressing women. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

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March 22nd, 2009, 04:19 AM	#2
Josh Dahlberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 513	I'm using a Nikon 28-105 AF macro and a 75-240 AF to good effect. Both cheap and sharp. Apart from aperture control, the great thing about using Nikkors is the shutter doesn't speed up or slow down while changing focal length.