I'm planning to purchase a zoom/macro lens that I will use occasionally. My budget is around $200 - $350 (poor student mah). Using D80, so have 3 options:
Nikkor AF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G - $250
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro - $330
Tamron AF 70-300MM f/4-5.6 LD Macro - $220
prices from http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=151190
I've heard Nikkor is actually manufactured by Tamron. Is this true? If so, what are the differences between them? The Sigma is more expensive. More $$$ equals better? The online reviews for all three lens are rather positive, considering the low price.
Any recommendations on these three options? :dunno:
Nikkor AF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G - $250
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro - $330
Tamron AF 70-300MM f/4-5.6 LD Macro - $220
prices from http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=151190
I've heard Nikkor is actually manufactured by Tamron. Is this true? If so, what are the differences between them? The Sigma is more expensive. More $$$ equals better? The online reviews for all three lens are rather positive, considering the low price.
Any recommendations on these three options? :dunno: