Nikkor 70-300 f4-5.6VR, Sigma 50-150f2.8 or Tokina 50-135f2.8?

dexlab · 29th September 2008

Hi,

as the topic states. I'm thinking of getting one of the above lenses. there's not much difference in pricing. most obvious difference is the focal length and aperture. but what about the IQ? anyone used the above lenses before? please comment!
thanks!

dex

screamingsnapshots · 29th September 2008

i think it would depend on whether you want reach, or better images in low light. i wanted a fast lens, and settled for the sigma, with no regrets.

its a hsm, and it focuses lightning quick! below is a sample image.

clicker2182 · 29th September 2008

Hi,

Yeah...Its more to do with the reach..I use the 70-300VR for reach. I could not afford the 70-200 f2.8, but even with 70-200 2.8, If I put an 2x converter, it would be 150-400 f5.6....so having a 300mm @ 5.6 is also OK...And this lens is quite good not only in performance...Also its a FX format lens... With D300 & 3D matrix focusing...this is also quite fast focusing...I have not used the Sigma 50-150...but looking at the post by 'screamingsnapshots' its obvious the speed is really good..

dexlab · 30th September 2008

thanks for ur feedbacks! actually after reading some reviews online, i guess i would only consider the nikkor or sigma. as i'm using a d80, may i know what would be the range of the nikkor on a apsc camera since it was made for FF cameras?

kitfox-sg · 1st October 2008

hi dexlab, may i know why u would consider the sigma over the tokina? i'm considering bet this two btw.

Thanks

dexlab · 5th October 2008

well...i guess the extra 15mm would be good? cos from reviews...photozone.de said it was a tough call. but thom hogan never mentioned about the tokina at all and said the sigma was good.

29th September 2008	#1
dexlab Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 54	Nikkor 70-300 f4-5.6VR, Sigma 50-150f2.8 or Tokina 50-135f2.8? Hi, as the topic states. I'm thinking of getting one of the above lenses. there's not much difference in pricing. most obvious difference is the focal length and aperture. but what about the IQ? anyone used the above lenses before? please comment! thanks! dex

29th September 2008	#2
screamingsnapshots Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 114	Re: Nikkor 70-300 f4-5.6VR, Sigma 50-150f2.8 or Tokina 50-135f2.8? i think it would depend on whether you want reach, or better images in low light. i wanted a fast lens, and settled for the sigma, with no regrets. its a hsm, and it focuses lightning quick! below is a sample image.

29th September 2008	#3
clicker2182 New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 19	Re: Nikkor 70-300 f4-5.6VR, Sigma 50-150f2.8 or Tokina 50-135f2.8? Hi, Yeah...Its more to do with the reach..I use the 70-300VR for reach. I could not afford the 70-200 f2.8, but even with 70-200 2.8, If I put an 2x converter, it would be 150-400 f5.6....so having a 300mm @ 5.6 is also OK...And this lens is quite good not only in performance...Also its a FX format lens... With D300 & 3D matrix focusing...this is also quite fast focusing...I have not used the Sigma 50-150...but looking at the post by 'screamingsnapshots' its obvious the speed is really good.. __________________ MacMini; D300+Grip; 18-135; SB800

30th September 2008	#4
dexlab Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 54	Re: Nikkor 70-300 f4-5.6VR, Sigma 50-150f2.8 or Tokina 50-135f2.8? thanks for ur feedbacks! actually after reading some reviews online, i guess i would only consider the nikkor or sigma. as i'm using a d80, may i know what would be the range of the nikkor on a apsc camera since it was made for FF cameras?

1st October 2008	#5
kitfox-sg Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 77	Re: Nikkor 70-300 f4-5.6VR, Sigma 50-150f2.8 or Tokina 50-135f2.8? hi dexlab, may i know why u would consider the sigma over the tokina? i'm considering bet this two btw. Thanks

5th October 2008	#6
dexlab Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 54	Re: Nikkor 70-300 f4-5.6VR, Sigma 50-150f2.8 or Tokina 50-135f2.8? well...i guess the extra 15mm would be good? cos from reviews...photozone.de said it was a tough call. but thom hogan never mentioned about the tokina at all and said the sigma was good.