tokina vs tamron vs sigma

[dirtdynamics]

Which of these makes the better lens ?

[Viewpoint]

They make a lot of different lenses -- you will have to be more specific. Which lens are you looking at?

[Henessy]

Build
Tokina>sigma>tamron

Lens performance
Tamron>sigma>tokina

AF speed
Sigma>Tamron=Tokina

These are just my opinions.

Hope it helps

[dirtdynamics]

Originally Posted by Viewpoint They make a lot of different lenses -- you will have to be more specific. Which lens are you looking at?

something in this range

17-50mm f2.8

70-200 f2.8

[dirtdynamics]

Originally Posted by Henessy Build Tokina>sigma>tamron Lens performance Tamron>sigma>tokina AF speed Sigma>Tamron=Tokina These are just my opinions. Hope it helps

hmmmmmmmmmm

Thanks

[Viewpoint]

Originally Posted by dirtdynamics something in this range 17-50mm f2.8 70-200 f2.8

For 17-50mm, my preference (and the general consensus, if i may say so) is for the Tamron. And if you care to do a search, there's tons of material on lenses in this range all over the Net.

[fergo]

what abt Sigma's 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM??

[ZeroDivine]

Originally Posted by Henessy Build Tokina>sigma>tamron Lens performance Tamron>sigma>tokina AF speed Sigma>Tamron=Tokina These are just my opinions. Hope it helps

though somewhat generalised I also find this quite true ..

[cheersjy]

Originally Posted by dirtdynamics something in this range 17-50mm f2.8 70-200 f2.8

Here's a shootout for all the three 3rd party f2.8 lens. It's in Chinese though, but very detailed. Actually just see the pics and you can know the outcome liao!
http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=3317

[Henessy]

Originally Posted by ZeroDivine though somewhat generalised I also find this quite true ..

Bo bian. There are too many lens to name. Each brand have their trade mark lens. So I can only generalise...

[Henessy]

Originally Posted by dirtdynamics something in this range 17-50mm f2.8 70-200 f2.8

Tamron 17-50 f2.8 lens review is quite gd. especially for the price.

[Henessy]

Originally Posted by dirtdynamics something in this range 17-50mm f2.8 70-200 f2.8

For 70-200mm, sigma is not too bad, but sigma EX coating flakes easily. If you plan to get this range, I will recommend you to get the original manufacturer's version(Aka Nikon, Canon etc..)

If I am not wrong, the price difference is not that great.

Hope this helps..

[kajun_liu]

price range $1500(3rd party) n $2600(manu) difference is not great...???

[helmiz]

Originally Posted by fergo what abt Sigma's 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM??

Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM - Good lens, fast AF even in low light.
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 - Superb lens, good colours and sharp.

Both lens, used for weddings.

[Henessy]

Originally Posted by kajun_liu price range $1500(3rd party) n $2600(manu) difference is not great...???

Sry, I forget to mention that the price difference I am saying is refering to second hand prices.

[cheersjy]

Originally Posted by helmiz Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM - Good lens, fast AF even in low light.

Hi, may i know how much you paid for the above lens?

[smallaperture]

I love Sigma for it's HSM, huge range of lenses - there must be one that suits your need.

I love Tokina for it's built quality, solid feel and value for money. Also, the focus ring clutch mechanism is

And what about Tamron - if you hate weight, you would love Tamron. But I dislike the fact that their lenses' AF ring turns in action.