Lens Performance

[D-Wade]

Hello Just A query
Is there any difference in terms of picture quality between two lens with similar setting?

i.e
using lens 18-200 and 17-55 whats the performance on similar setting
let's say @ 55mm f9
this is with the assumption everything is similar.

 

[madmartian]

Hello Just A query
Is there any difference in terms of picture quality between two lens with similar setting?

i.e
using lens 18-200 and 17-55 whats the performance on similar setting
let's say @ 55mm f9
this is with the assumption everything is similar.

Of course there is.
- the construction of the lens elements is different
- Optics quality is different
- lens coating plays a part
- number of aperture blades used might be different
not to mention the camera used

 

[D-Wade]

Oh that says it =)
I have tamron 17-50 2.8 right now,
and WAS planning to buy 18-200, and dispose my tamron already, apparently I wouldn't
I'm fully satisfied with my Tamron right now =p

 

[Rashkae]

You could just have looked up the reviews of both lenses and seen the comparisons?

 

[Numnumball]

U can always look up such info on sites like these :-

http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests

 

[Recoil3d]

Oh that says it =)
I have tamron 17-50 2.8 right now,
and WAS planning to buy 18-200, and dispose my tamron already, apparently I wouldn't
I'm fully satisfied with my Tamron right now =p

You do know the 18-200 dosen't have a fix aperture and may find it slow in low light .

Thats a downside but you can convienience and versatility !

 

[Blur Shadow]

There'll still be issues like lens distortion, flaring, CA etc.

 

[johndoe161]

Oh that says it =)
I have tamron 17-50 2.8 right now,
and WAS planning to buy 18-200, and dispose my tamron already, apparently I wouldn't
I'm fully satisfied with my Tamron right now =p

Don't ditch the Tamron! :nono: I intend to get one soon for low-light shoots. The Nikkor 17-55 is too ex for me :cry:

 

[night86mare]

Hello Just A query
Is there any difference in terms of picture quality between two lens with similar setting?

i.e
using lens 18-200 and 17-55 whats the performance on similar setting
let's say @ 55mm f9
this is with the assumption everything is similar.

get both and find out yourself. :heart:

seriously though, i dont' think much of difference between superzooms and kit lens. assuming that you are talking about 18-55 kit lens, that is.

unless you are talking about 17-55 f/2.8, then i think at 100% crop the 17-55 will be likely to be sharper.

 

[D-Wade]

Definitely at Low Light Tamron will have an edge, but Im looking into a bright sunny day,
with similar f and focal length.

Will read those links thanks Man

 

[Radiant]

You can try this link too.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/...meraComp=474&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=3

I used to own both 17-55 and 18-200.
At aperture like f9, not much difference. But at f4 and 5.6, the 17-55 is really better.
But the 18-200 wins hands down on convenience. Both are favourite lens for me.

 

[D-Wade]

Thanks Radiant
That answers my question somehow =)