18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC vs SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

[gklight]

Any comment on Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) ? Which is better? Thinking of getting but can't decide on which? Latest prices?

I am using D70.
Thanks in advanced.

[zac08]

Originally Posted by gklight Any comment on the above 2 lens? Which is better? Thinking of getting but can't decide on which? Latest prices? I am using D70. Thanks in advanced.

Dude... you're asking about 3rd party lenses right? If so, please do state the brands of the lenses instead of letting us guess.

And PS : I believe the mod will move this to General, Reviews, Tech Talk soon as this is not Nikon related other than the mount.

[aaron80]

Hey I was just thinking of posting this up too.. Think u posted in the wrong section liao..

[yZong]

I had the same question too.

The title should be Sigma 18-50mm vs Tamron 17-50mm.

The following reviews prefer the Tamron lens than the Sigma.

Sigma - http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx
Tamron - http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

Price:
Sigma - $830
Tamron - $680

Currently, alot places dont have stock for Tamron, but i found 1... at TK.

Personally, I would go for Tamron, cheaper and saw many sample shots.
Getting it later.

Somehow.. after reading alot of review, got this superiority ranking among 3rd party lenses.
Tokina -> Tamron -> Sigma.
Am I right?

[gklight]

Originally Posted by yZong I had the same question too. The title should be Sigma 18-50mm vs Tamron 17-50mm. The following reviews prefer the Tamron lens than the Sigma. Sigma - http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx Tamron - http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx Price: Sigma - $830 Tamron - $680 Currently, alot places dont have stock for Tamron, but i found 1... at TK. Personally, I would go for Tamron, cheaper and saw many sample shots. Getting it later. Somehow.. after reading alot of review, got this superiority ranking among 3rd party lenses. Tokina -> Tamron -> Sigma. Am I right?

Thanks for sharing

[yZong]

No prob.

Enjoy reading the review.

Tamron lens result come close to 70% of Canon, price is 30% of Canon.

[westwest1]

why dun you get these

#1 - Nikkor 17-55mm
#2 - Nikkor 17-35mm

btw...its in the wrong sub forum

[ryuggen]

Originally Posted by westwest1 why dun you get these #1 - Nikkor 17-55mm #2 - Nikkor 17-35mm btw...its in the wrong sub forum

The above lens is like 3 times more. So, probably out of the league.

I'm actually waiting for the Tokina's version. And it starts from 16mm

[nemo]

Tokina review not out yet... wait for it if you are in no hurry.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by westwest1 why dun you get these #1 - Nikkor 17-55mm #2 - Nikkor 17-35mm btw...its in the wrong sub forum

Either one of them can get you both with spares.

[yZong]

I got my SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) yesterday from TK.

Did some test shot. All without flash and tripod, used AP mode at F2.8.

[viclam]

Bro, suggests that you try posting some outdoor shots of the same object but with different apertures (F2.8, 5.6, 11) so that we can see how good the lens is. Can?

[yZong]

Originally Posted by viclam Bro, suggests that you try posting some outdoor shots of the same object but with different apertures (F2.8, 5.6, 11) so that we can see how good the lens is. Can?

Sure...going to test it on Sunday.

[viclam]

Originally Posted by yZong Sure...going to test it on Sunday.

Thank you thank you!!!

[pianodancer]

We should organise a lens shootout between Sigma, Tamron, and Nikon. I'm happy to contribute my Nikon and my time for the test.

[hainguyen]

Hi Bro,
I think Tamron 17-50 is better than Sigma. I own one too, and I love it.

http://www.popphoto.com/lensreview/t...m_f_._2.8.html

Cheers,
Hai

[slooow]

Originally Posted by pianodancer We should organise a lens shootout between Sigma, Tamron, and Nikon. I'm happy to contribute my Nikon and my time for the test.

i join you i join you

[yZong]

Test verdict out. Not sure whether I test it correctly.

F8.0 @ 44mm


F2.8 @ 44mm


F5.6 @ 25mm


F2.8 @ 25mm

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by yZong Test verdict out. Not sure whether I test it correctly. F8.0 @ 44mm http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/501/IMG_3048.JPG F2.8 @ 44mm http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/501/IMG_3049.JPG F5.6 @ 25mm http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/501/IMG_3171.JPG F2.8 @ 25mm http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/501/IMG_31721.JPG

Got 100% crop? Your WB seems to be quite off.

[yZong]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon Got 100% crop? Your WB seems to be quite off.

The WB... is something i wanna work on. I used a drink cap to get the white balance... however it is abit off for the building.
Any suggestion on how can i get the best WB?