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

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> On Sat, 10 May 2008 19:56:04 +0100, "Geoff. Hayward" <me@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> wrote:
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>>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.
>>
> Geoff
>
> I use the same lens on my D60, and the resultsd are very good. Perhaps
> not as good as with my Nikon prime lens but still very good for the
> money.



Don't forget that 75-300 on a D70s is the equivalent of about 100-450 on 
a film camera. Definitely a tripod job that one. Also remember that 
since the dSLR is using a smaller part of the glass any imperfections 
will show up accordingly.

If you must have a 75-300 look for a Nikon non-VR - I almost (I waited 
too long making a decision) picked one up in Jessops in Canterbury for 
£60.

I have a Sigma 28-200 APO which - unless it is bright enough to use f11 
or smaller - is as soft as beggary. On the other hand the Sigma 55-200 
that I have is pretty good - still not as good as the 55-200VR Nikon 
that my daughter has though!


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Woody

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