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06/30/2007 10:28:27 PM · #1 |
so i decided to get the nikon 18-135mm lens for my camera, but then i saw that the new sigma lens 18-200mm lens with image stabilizer is out.
should i venture and get the sigman lens which is about 150$ more, or should i just stick to the nikon lens???
from reviews it seems that the regular sigma 18-200mm is not bad at all , but i am not sure how everything will work with that image stabilizer..
any thoughts or recomendations would be appreciated:)
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06/30/2007 10:43:09 PM · #2 |
What review on the original 18-200 Sigma have you seen compared to the nikon its complete garbage. Compared to the Tamron its so so. The nikon 18-200 would run 800-1000 so maybe the Nikon 18-135 will do ya.
Shot with that Canon 28-135 IS USM and its great, Would love if they had an 18-135 like nikon.
Message edited by author 2007-06-30 22:45:21. |
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06/30/2007 10:58:20 PM · #3 |
The nikon 55-200 VR is only $249 at Ritz... I like it and it works very well.
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06/30/2007 11:04:41 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by neophyte:
The nikon 55-200 VR is only $249 at Ritz... I like it and it works very well. |
I think hes looking for a zoom that starts out ont he wide end. 18- 28- that sort. |
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06/30/2007 11:31:05 PM · #5 |
| 18-135 is a kit lens, and that should tell you a lot about its (lack of) quality. That's not saying it's terrible, but it's far from the best thing going. |
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06/30/2007 11:33:53 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Rebecca:
18-135 is a kit lens, and that should tell you a lot about its (lack of) quality. That's not saying it's terrible, but it's far from the best thing going. |
And what do they kit it with? Hmm D80...
Looking at the review at 18mm it has a 3.3% barrel distortion which clears up before 35mm from 35-135 is smooth. The Tamron 18-250 has a 4% barrel distortion clears up before 35mm and is clear to 250 although not so sharp in the corners past 200.
Nikkor AF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 G IF-ED DX Review / Test Report
Described as Medium Build Quality that of above a kit lens. But as far as optical id say it looks slightly better or around the same. People hear kit lens and fringe. Its a consumer lens just because it comes in a kit doesnt mean shit. Canon release a USM kit lens and it was actually good glass the later models reverted to kit lens build and glass.
Message edited by author 2007-06-30 23:39:56. |
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07/01/2007 02:40:37 AM · #7 |
i am actually looking for the wide angle mainly , i was planning to get the sigma 10-20mm, but then again i realized that i have to invest in a something between 28 and 90 (which is what i have but is very very very bad (quantaray))
accordingly i was considering the 18-70 mm which according to reviews does not have barel distortion, but the 18-135 has longer range with some barel distortion at the wide angle part.
i took a shot at that angle with it , ( the transition challange) and it was not that bad.
but then looking at the sgiman i get more zoom, AND optical stabilization so i am not sure...
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07/01/2007 10:46:23 AM · #8 |
| bump for the morning people |
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07/01/2007 02:12:20 PM · #9 |
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07/01/2007 02:40:06 PM · #10 |
Hassan - looking at your profile it looks like you may have already bought the 18-135 so I'll just make my comments for the next purchase.
As a rule of thumb anytime you get a zoom lens that is more than 3x you will be making some compromises. The extent depends on the amount of range and the quality of manufacture. If you need wide angle and want it to be of the best quality then stick with a prime lens or one in the zoom range of 10-20mm or 12-24mm. Same goes for the long end. That is why you see the 70-200mm lenses by both Canon and Nikon so highly rated.
Eventually we all gravitate to better glass so it is best to buy it up front. Glass will last a lifetime vs bodies that change out on occasion.
Good luck.
edit: to answer the question about the Sigma I would say no, do not switch. Wait until you want to make the jump to better glass and then consider stabiliztion along with whatever you pick as the range.
Message edited by author 2007-07-01 14:43:48.
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07/01/2007 03:25:37 PM · #11 |
thanks jbsmithana!
no actually i don't have the 18-135mm it's my roomates, i tried it and i thought it was great but then again i am comparing it to my 28-90mm quantaray lens. hence my questions. |
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07/01/2007 05:46:24 PM · #12 |
| bump again before i buy anything :) |
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07/01/2007 05:52:01 PM · #13 |
| Do not rule out the 24-120 VR Nikkor. I wont leave home without mine. |
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07/01/2007 05:54:21 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by MAK:
Do not rule out the 24-120 VR Nikkor. I wont leave home without mine. |
but 24 mm is not wide enough ... |
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07/01/2007 06:01:29 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by Rebecca:
18-135 is a kit lens, and that should tell you a lot about its (lack of) quality. That's not saying it's terrible, but it's far from the best thing going. |
Uhh....actually, no it wasn't at its inception, it's just being offered regularly as a kit lens now.
You can get the 18-200 VR as a "kit" lens too if you buy it at the right place.
Just out of curiosity, what's supposedly wrong with kit lenses anyway?
The 18-70 I got with my D70s is lovely, and I have gotten some really exquisite stuff with it.
I know that we're talking lower end lenses than some of the serious glass that Nikon makes, but it sure beats the heck out of all the aftermarket stuff I've seen.
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07/01/2007 06:18:35 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by zaflabout:
Originally posted by MAK:
Do not rule out the 24-120 VR Nikkor. I wont leave home without mine. |
but 24 mm is not wide enough ... |
It's a good walk around lens. I do wish it was wider.
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08/30/2007 05:35:08 AM · #17 |
i want yo busy lens and i am bit confus, please guide me which better lens
1.Canon Zoom Telephoto EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens USa
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2. Sigma Zoom telephoto EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.60
i want to buy this for canon 400D camera
please guide me thanks |
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08/30/2007 05:53:49 AM · #18 |
The nikkor 18-135mm is a nice lens, but it has a few problems:
1. Plastic mount - that's newer good to stat with.
2. No focus scale.
3. Build quality is quite poor.
IMO the Nikkor 18-70mm is a better lens. |
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