fuel925 Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I'm just wondering if 3rd party lenses for my Nikon such as Sigma are actually any good? They seem a lot cheaper than Nikon lenses... is this just a branding thing? For instance, the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF) is only ?99.99 this seems really cheap for a 300mm lens! Are these lenses good for the cash, or should I pay more and stick to Nikon lenses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxondale. Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Sigma are a really good brand, i just got that Sigma 70-300mm DG but the APO version. Top quality, solid lens. I doubt i will be getting a Canon lens for a while, because it is just too expensive, which made me find Sigma, and i think i will be buying alot of lenses from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I'm just wondering if 3rd party lenses for my Nikon such as Sigma are actually any good? They seem a lot cheaper than Nikon lenses... is this just a branding thing? For instance, the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF) is only ?99.99 this seems really cheap for a 300mm lens! Are these lenses good for the cash, or should I pay more and stick to Nikon lenses? Same question I had exactly 5 days ago. I bought the lense you're referring to and I can only recommend it... it's cheap and for that money give you great results... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted July 16, 2006 Veteran Share Posted July 16, 2006 make sure you get the APO version, otherwise (N) The APO version is the best you can get for the price. And also you get a macro lens @ ratio 1:2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuel925 Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Thanks for the prompt replies! :) What is this APO you are referring to, and why is it good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syphonic Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Sigma make some quality lenses, they are the only 3rd party lens company I would go near though. APO means Apochromatic. You can read more about that here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apochromatic Basically means the lens has better colour correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuel925 Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Do you think I would be better off getting the lens I mentioned above, or this?: http://www.pcwb.com/catalogue/item/NIKAC05...mp;lead=froogle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxondale. Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I got mine from ebay, the APO version for ?117 delivered, get it from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted July 16, 2006 Veteran Share Posted July 16, 2006 Sigma make some quality lenses, they are the only 3rd party lens company I would go near though. APO means Apochromatic. You can read more about that here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apochromatic Basically means the lens has better colour correction. well it depend on the lensI have a Tamron 18-200mm , A Tokina 12-24mm , A Sigma 70-300mm APO and my lil Nikkor 50mm So IMO, no Sigma isn't the only third party lens that is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashy Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Tamron, and Sigma are the only third parties I'd touch. Haven't used them personally, but a lot of friends do. Personally, I buy Canon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syphonic Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Hrm I might be a bit biased since I only use Canon's L Series (with the exception of the Canon 50mm f/1.4). My next lens will be L series aswell. Just got to save up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuel925 Posted July 17, 2006 Author Share Posted July 17, 2006 I got mine from ebay, the APO version for ?117 delivered, get it from there Was yours shipped from Hong Kong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxondale. Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 yes it was good price: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Sigma-70-300mm-f...1QQcmdZViewItem i didnt get it from this person, but i didnt have to pay customs and it came quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 3rd party lenses can be great. Ive got that above mentioned 70-300 apo dg for my nikon d50, and i love it. Soft at 250mm and above, but thats great - i spent $150 on it with a polarizer. Make SURE you get the 50mm F/1.8 nikkor for around 80 bucks.. best money spent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmah Veteran Posted July 18, 2006 Veteran Share Posted July 18, 2006 Whats so good about the 50mm Nikkor lens? Everyone always goes on about it! Is it the f/1.8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 it's a good lens because of the depth of field effects you can do as well as, as you mentioned, the 1.8 f-stop. the 1.4 would be better yet, but it's decently pricey, whereas the 1.8 is pretty cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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