Nikon or Sigma 18-200mm zoom lens?

[aquaterra]

Hi folks,

I'm thinking of getting a zoom lens (18-200mm) for my D40.

Can anyone advise me which lens below is the best fit?
(in term of price, performance...etc)

Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
http://www.nikon.com.sg/productitem....825-ff2662b928

or

Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
http://sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_...29&navigator=6

Other than above 2 lenses, are there any other available in the market?

Thanks

[ortega]

it depends on how much money you have

if you can afford it, get the Nikon lens

[aquaterra]

If the performance of Sigma lens is equally good compare to original Nikon one, then I don't mind getting it.

If, however, Sigma lens cannot be compared Nikon, then I think I would not want to risk buying it.

So the bottom line is: Sigma lens is cheaper than Nikon, but it MUST also perform close to Nikon standard.
or in Hokkien verse: Sigma lens must be cheap and green...

[ortega]

i don't really like the 18-200 lenses, so i cannot help you

[helmiz]

I use the Sigma 18-200 OS with my D40 and am happy with it. Fast AF and not too bulky. PM me and I will send you some pictres

[An drew]

Originally Posted by ortega it depends on how much money you have if you can afford it, get the Nikon lens

agree, get the Nikon. VR is better, Nikon 18-200 build quality is good, future compatibility, f5.6 better than f6.3, lighter, surface does not peel off, AFS is faster than normal AF unless HSM. Higher resale value too.

[paisatge]

Originally Posted by An drew agree, get the Nikon. VR is better, Nikon 18-200 build quality is good, future compatibility, f5.6 better than f6.3, lighter, surface does not peel off, AFS is faster than normal AF unless HSM. Higher resale value too.

ditto

[hohoho32]

Any users of the sigma 18-200 OS for nikon mount wanna comment on its performance??

Coz i'm thinkin of gettin this cheaper alternative for travel, since i'll only be upgrading to the nikon's 17-55 and 80-200 in the future when i got the money.. so this will be a temporary solution.

Of coz the sigma lense performance cannot compare to the nikon's.. but how much difference is there, and whether its a bargain at 2/3 the nikon price... thast the answer i need to know...

[Clement Low]

Originally Posted by hohoho32 Any users of the sigma 18-200 OS for nikon mount wanna comment on its performance?? Coz i'm thinkin of gettin this cheaper alternative for travel, since i'll only be upgrading to the nikon's 17-55 and 80-200 in the future when i got the money.. so this will be a temporary solution. Of coz the sigma lense performance cannot compare to the nikon's.. but how much difference is there, and whether its a bargain at 2/3 the nikon price... thast the answer i need to know...

A little off the point, but just wanna tell you that the sigma 18-50mm is good. Very sharp. I'm using a 80-200 as well. Heavy, prone to camera shakes if you dun have too steady hands, reading other threads, most conclude that its worth getting the 70-200 VR.

As for the 18-200, I'm using nikon. I would advise you to keep the lens even after you upgrade when you have the money. Its a good walk about lens, can shoot anything from sunset to protraits to events.

[erictan8888]

i would go for the nikon 18-200mm VR ..... anytime...

[-ReignOfComputer-]

Buy the Nikon one instead of Sigma.
Tried both of them before and think the nikon is a notch better

[kopio]

Used both before. Get the Sigma 18-200mm as a general and save the rest of your money for a faster lens, whether it be a 17-55 or 80-200