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yvrwfc

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 9:58 am Post subject: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? Archived from groups: rec>photo>equipment>35mm, others (more info?)

hi, i am a new owner of nikon d-70 (body only).. and hv owned my f401 for yrs. i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will -- * * * To reply, please email to yvrwfc RemoveThis @shaw.ca This is a security measure to reduce spams and unsolicited junk mails. Cheers. >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 9:58 am Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article <aibAc.739462$Pk3.530185@pd7tw1no>, W Chan <yvrwfc RemoveThis @shaw.caca> wrote: > hi, i am a new owner of nikon d-70 (body only).. and hv owned my f401 for > yrs. > i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's > comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will If you waste your money on anything but Nikon lenses, you will be disappointed, especially if you go with Sigma.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

cockburn

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 11:41 am Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"W Chan" <yvrwfc.DeleteThis@shaw.caca> wrote in news:aibAc.739462$Pk3.530185@pd7tw1no: > hi, i am a new owner of nikon d-70 (body only).. and hv owned my f401 for > yrs. > i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's > comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will > > It is generally best to use the lenses made by the manufacturer of your camera, especially with newer bodies like yours. Third party lenses are usually not quite as good, and there can be chip compatibility problems. Stick with the Nikkor glass. -- "Live fast. Die young." (Nikki Sixx) -Richard Cockburn<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 11:42 am Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article <aibAc.739462$Pk3.530185@pd7tw1no>, W Chan <yvrwfc RemoveThis @shaw.caca> wrote: > i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's > comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will By all means get the Nikkors if you can afford the focal lengths you want. They're spectacular at their best, and even the "lemons" (old 43-86, for example) are usable. That said, I've had a lot of good experience with Tamron, especially at the long end. I love my current 200-400, and they're coming out with a new 200-500 to replace it. Sigma? I've never used one for long, and wasn't impressed during short trials. They have a reputation for interface problems (especially the Canon mount)<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"W Chan" <yvrwfc.DeleteThis@shaw.caca> wrote in message news:aibAc.739462$Pk3.530185@pd7tw1no... > hi, i am a new owner of nikon d-70 (body only).. and hv owned my f401 for > yrs. > i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's > comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will > > > -- > * * * To reply, please email to yvrwfc.DeleteThis@shaw.ca > This is a security measure to reduce spams and unsolicited junk mails. > Cheers. > > You should take a look at Tokina, too. Possibly ahead of Sigma... -- Skip Middleton <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com" target="_blank">http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com</a><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"W Chan" <yvrwfc.TakeThisOut@shaw.caca> writes: > hi, i am a new owner of nikon d-70 (body only).. and hv owned my f401 for > yrs. > i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's > comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will Don't buy the D-70 body only; the kit lens that's available only with it is an excellent buy, and you'll want it. -- David Dyer-Bennet, <mailto:dd-b@dd-b.net>, <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/> RKBA: <http://noguns-nomoney.com/> <http://www.dd-b.net/carry/> Pics: <http://dd-b.lighthunters.net/> <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/SnapshotAlbum/> Dragaera/Steven Brust: <http://dragaera.info/><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

dwpayne

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 7:23 pm Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

David Dyer-Bennet wrote: > Don't buy the D-70 body only; the kit lens that's available only with > it is an excellent buy, and you'll want it. "Only with it"??? If you're referring to the 18-70 f/3.5-4.5, it's available all over the place, at least in the US and Canada. All by itself, no camera attached. And yes, it's a good buy, whether or not you buy a D70.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

mikescarpitti

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 10:08 pm Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"W Chan" <yvrwfc DeleteThis @shaw.caca> wrote in message news:<aibAc.739462$Pk3.530185@pd7tw1no>... > hi, i am a new owner of nikon d-70 (body only).. and hv owned my f401 for > yrs. > i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's > comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho STOP! STOP! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 10:13 pm Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Randall Ainsworth wrote: > In article <aibAc.739462$Pk3.530185@pd7tw1no>, W Chan > <yvrwfc.DeleteThis@shaw.caca> wrote: > > >>hi, i am a new owner of nikon d-70 (body only).. and hv owned my f401 for >>yrs. >>i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's >>comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will > > > If you waste your money on anything but Nikon lenses, you will be > disappointed, especially if you go with Sigma. Not true. There are some very good Sigma lenses in the collection - the 70-200/2.8 and 12-24 spring to mind. These offer an excellent alternative to someone wanting something better than Nikkor's budget offerings, but not able to afford/justify the premium VR lenses. Certainly with both these Sigma lenses the majority of reviewers regard the optical and build quality as excellent. The vast majority of Nikon D70 owners would be delighted with these lenses. Nikon lenses are great, but don't let brand loyalty blind you to other excellent alternatives. This does not apply to all Sigma lenses - as always, do your research - but there are some gems in the collection, perfect for those looking for a mid-price lense (ie. around $1000 rather than $300 or $3000). Paul (D70 owner, with Nikkor 18-70, 50/1.8 and Sigma 70-200 HSM)<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 12:52 am Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 06:58:14 GMT, "W Chan" <yvrwfc.DeleteThis@shaw.caca> wrote: >hi, i am a new owner of nikon d-70 (body only).. and hv owned my f401 for >yrs. >i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's >comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will You should have got the original 'boxed' lens, it's quite good, and has a good wide range considering the 1.5 crop factor. It can also focus quite close, about 1 foot I think. I also use the Nikor 70-300 f4 cheap lens, it's not bad. And I have the Sigma 28-300 f3.5 that I use as a general purpose snapshot lens, it does a good job, but only focus at about 4 feet.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:11 am Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Doug Payne <dwpayne DeleteThis @ist.uwaterloo.ca> writes: > David Dyer-Bennet wrote: > >> Don't buy the D-70 body only; the kit lens that's available only with >> it is an excellent buy, and you'll want it. > > "Only with it"??? If you're referring to the 18-70 f/3.5-4.5, it's > available all over the place, at least in the US and Canada. All by > itself, no camera attached. And yes, it's a good buy, whether or not > you buy a D70. Oops; I appear to have been misinformed. Was it initially advertised as only available bundled, or something? -- David Dyer-Bennet, <mailto:dd-b@dd-b.net>, <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/> RKBA: <http://noguns-nomoney.com/> <http://www.dd-b.net/carry/> Pics: <http://dd-b.lighthunters.net/> <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/SnapshotAlbum/> Dragaera/Steven Brust: <http://dragaera.info/><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Michael Scarpitti wrote: > "W Chan" wrote in message... > >>hi, i am a new owner of nikon d-70 (body only).. and hv owned my f401 for >>yrs. >>i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's >>comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will > > > Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha <snip> > Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee <snip> > Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho > > STOP! STOP! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE but Michael, what's better Ha, Hee or Ho Nick<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Nick J <dukepowers DeleteThis @warmmail.com> wrote in message news:<IasAc.756$LT3.36443@news.xtra.co.nz>... > Michael Scarpitti wrote: > > "W Chan" wrote in message... > > > >>hi, i am a new owner of nikon d-70 (body only).. and hv owned my f401 for > >>yrs. > >>i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's > >>comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will > > > > > > Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha > <snip> > > Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee Hee > <snip> > > Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho > > > > STOP! STOP! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE > > > > but Michael, what's better Ha, Hee or Ho > > Nick Moe, Larry, Shemp, or Curl(e)y?<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 3:37 am Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article <aibAc.739462$Pk3.530185@pd7tw1no>, "W Chan" <yvrwfc RemoveThis @shaw.caca> wrote: > hi, i am a new owner of nikon d-70 (body only).. and hv owned my f401 for > yrs. > i am shopping for zoom lenses... and wud like to hear about people's > comments on these 3 brands.. Nikkor, Sigma, and Tamron... thks/will Tamron lenses are good for making 4x6 prints but they're way too low-end for anything better. Blurry regions will become painfully obvious in larger prints.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron?? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"David Dyer-Bennet" <dd-b DeleteThis @dd-b.net> wrote in message news:m21xkehrv6.fsf@gw.dd-b.net... > "W Chan" <yvrwfc DeleteThis @shaw.caca> writes: > Don't buy the D-70 body only; the kit lens that's available only with > it is an excellent buy, and you'll want it. He said he already had the D70 body. I agree that the 18-70 lens is a great lens, and well matched to this body. It would be the 'main lens' for this camera ... the one that stays on the camera most fo the time. This is a very interesting thread since I too would like to especially know which of the aftermarket lenses come out on top. Nikkors are the best as far as image quality go, but they are expensive. Having a lens that is much cheaper and that gives almost as good results is, in my mind, sound thinking, especially when there is so much that can be done with talented post-processing. The D70 also is capable of a lot of post-processing in the camera as well, so all you really need is a lens that is fast enough and sharp enough to get a great starting image. The rest can be done on the computer. -- Regards, Wayne Nikon D70 18-70 Nikkor 70-300 Nikkor<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: zoom lens Nikkor vs. Sigma vs. Tamron??

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