Re: Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro lens for Nikon SLR

In message <68m9e8F2pg1gmU1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Geoff. Hayward 
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> writes
>Hi Everone, I use a Nikon D70s with an 18-70 Nikon zoom.  I have been
>hankering after a longish zoom and the above lens is much cheaper than
the
>Nikon equivalent.  One is about £55 and the other £280.  Is the Nikon so
>much better or would I be paying for a name?  I do realise the Nikon has
>VR - is this the reason for the difference in price?  Thanks in advance
for
>all information and advice.
>
>Geoff.
>
>
I think you tend to get what you pay for. I don't know much about Nikon 
lenses but www.photozone.de has a review of the Sigma 70-300mm (albeit 
with the Canon mount) and the results were not spectacular. Having said 
that, if you can pick one up for a meagre £55 pounds then go for it. Not 
much to be lost at that price.

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