Sigma APO Super II 70-300mm for Nikon?

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Thomas T. Veldhouse wrote:

> My primary range will likely be in the mid focal lengths of the lens
> anyway, as I am aware of the limitations of a slower [and cheaper] lens
> at longer focal lengths.
>
> So, are you recommending the Tamron 572D (AF70-300MM F/4-5.6 LD Macro)?
> That seems to share the same characteristics. What would you recommend
> for ~$200+-50?

For your goals, I'd recommend stashing the cash and putting $20 aside
every week until you have $800. Then you can get the 80-200 f/2.8 D.
No macro but a very decent telezoom.

Sorry to sound 'lofty' but that's the way I see it.

If you're itching to spend $200 - $250 for your Nikon asap:

Save (or indebt yourself) another $200 and buy a Tamron 90mm f/2.8
macro. Then you'll have a very decent portrait lens and a great macro
lens. It's about $460 new at B&H.

Cheers,
Alan

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"Jeremy Nixon" <jeremy@exit109.com> wrote in message
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> Alan Browne <alan.browne@freelunchVideotron.ca> wrote:
>
>> For your goals, I'd recommend stashing the cash and putting $20 aside
>> every week until you have $800. Then you can get the 80-200 f/2.8 D.
>> No macro but a very decent telezoom.
>
> Or, I'd recommend looking for a used one on eBay or B&H's used department.
> You can find them a bit cheaper, and used lenses in excellent condition
> are
> pretty much just like buying a new one. (Most of the lenses I have were
> bought used.)
>
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I'd agree with Alan and Jeremy in that the Tamron or Sigma zoom will not
satisfy at all. Particularly the Tamron!!! Personal experience says go
with the 80-200 2.8D after waiting to save a bit. (Also check used)
However, the Tamron Macro is a great lens as has been mentioned.
Bob

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Thomas T. Veldhouse <veldy71@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I ended up finally getting a used Nikon 70-210mm AF f/4-5.6 (not D ...
> so I lose a the matrix metering).

No, don't worry -- you don't lose matrix metering, you just lose "3D
matrix metering". All the "D" means is that the lens tells the camera
its focus distance; the camera can then use that in its exposure
calculations. Except with flash metering, where camera to subject
distance matters a lot, this doesn't seem to make much difference in
practice. The "D" feature is minor; don't worry about it.

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