18-200mm lense for Nikon camera

[nlkum]

Hi,

I'm thinking of getting a 18-200mm lense for my nikon camera.
But i'm contemplating between Nikon, Sigma and Tamron.
I've checked out Nikon cost $1060 and Sigma about $710, not sure about Tamron though.

Is Sigma/Tamron lense good and sharp as Nikon?
And can Sigma lense last as long as i heard from one of my friend, his Sigma lense will have some noise after a few years.

Can share your advices?

Greatly Appreciated!!
Thanks

[romeo tango]

Originally Posted by nlkum Hi, I'm thinking of getting a 18-200mm lense for my nikon camera. But i'm contemplating between Nikon, Sigma and Tamron. I've checked out Nikon cost $1060 and Sigma about $710, not sure about Tamron though. Is Sigma/Tamron lense good and sharp as Nikon? And can Sigma lense last as long as i heard from one of my friend, his Sigma lense will have some noise after a few years. Can share your advices? Greatly Appreciated!! Thanks

My comments :

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...05#post4999305

[nlkum]

Thank you for sharing.
Looks like the answer is pretty obvious.
Any idea where i can get the lense at a good price ?

[photograham]

Originally Posted by nlkum Thank you for sharing. Looks like the answer is pretty obvious. Any idea where i can get the lense at a good price ?

Did you compare adorama.com and amazon.com already?

[softail]

Got mine at PariSilk for less than $999

[romeo tango]

Originally Posted by nlkum Thank you for sharing. Looks like the answer is pretty obvious. Any idea where i can get the lense at a good price ?

Hi nlkum,

write to CP, MS colour, John for equotes. The equote price will generally be lower than you walk-in and ask.

Good Luck !!