Review 5 of 14
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$1040.00
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For a digital Nikon this is probably the best standard zoom around but not the best value for money and it's heavier than the competition. For me a wide constant maximum aperture is a big consideration. I had the Sigma 18-50 2.8 and was very happy but the focusing was just a little sluggish and noisy sometimes. Since this was the lens range I used most often I treated myself to the Nikon. It is very sharp and focusing is definitely quicker and the slight extra range is more apparent than I thought it would be. However it's bukier and heavier and much more expensive. Even with this short focal length and a 2.8 apeture VR would be nice.
I can't tell any difference in picture quality but they are both very good, I imagine a test chart would reveal something.
So in summary if you must have the best and woieght isn't a huge factor then get this one, otherwise save a good few hundred pounds and get the lighter cheaper Sigma. If the Sigma had the HSM focusing of the 10-20 I'd switch back. Strengths:
Sharp, fast focusing and build quality. Weaknesses:
Weigh,t price and no VR Similar Products Used:
Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX Customer Service:
Not tested on this lens, in the past Nikon have been good
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