Well, I'm an absolute newbie considering a Nikon F80 and some zoon lenses to go with it. I plan to get a 28-105mm and a 70-300mm lens each, but I have no idea which models I should buy.
I have read a bit of online reviews on different lenses, but all I can say is that the more I read, the more confused and uncertain I am! Hence, I hope experienced users here can help shed some light ...
For 70-300 , I'm considering (on a budget constraint!) between Sigma AF 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO MacroSuper and Tamron AF 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 LD. I have the impression (may be wrong as I am clueless) that Tamron lenses are better-built than Sigma lenses, but in this case, the price difference between the two is as much as $100, the Tamron being the cheaper lens.
For the 28-105 range, I don't seem to be able to find one that matches Nikon 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 D. Tamron has a the same zoom range, but only at f/4-5.6. As compared to the two above, how does Sigma's 28-135 f/3.8-5.6 DL Aspherical IF Macro fare?
From the list above, which lens should I pick (from each category)? Anyone?
TIA
I have read a bit of online reviews on different lenses, but all I can say is that the more I read, the more confused and uncertain I am! Hence, I hope experienced users here can help shed some light ...
For 70-300 , I'm considering (on a budget constraint!) between Sigma AF 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO MacroSuper and Tamron AF 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 LD. I have the impression (may be wrong as I am clueless) that Tamron lenses are better-built than Sigma lenses, but in this case, the price difference between the two is as much as $100, the Tamron being the cheaper lens.
For the 28-105 range, I don't seem to be able to find one that matches Nikon 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 D. Tamron has a the same zoom range, but only at f/4-5.6. As compared to the two above, how does Sigma's 28-135 f/3.8-5.6 DL Aspherical IF Macro fare?
From the list above, which lens should I pick (from each category)? Anyone?
TIA