04-05-2011, 07:34 AM
Hi,
I am looking for a similar lens for my D7000 and have done some researches.
I found out (not my own experince):
- IQ of Sigma 2,8/17-50 OS far better than Sigma 2,8-4/17-70 OS at 50 and 70mm wide open
- all other settings: similar IQ
- IQ of Sigma 2,8/17-50 OS better than Tamron 2,8/17-50 VC
- IQ of Tamron 2,8/17-50 (non VC) better than Tamron 2,8/17-50 VC
- IQ of Tamron 2,8/17-50 (non VC) slightly better than Sigma 2,8/17-50 OS
So its up to you:
best IQ and price, but no OS/VR and suboptimal AF: Tamron 2,8/17-50 (non VC)
very good IQ, OS, very good AF, highest price: Sigma 2,8/17-50 OS
if you want to use 70mm for dreamy portraits, good price, OS: Sigma 2,8-4/17-70 OS
Lars
I am looking for a similar lens for my D7000 and have done some researches.
I found out (not my own experince):
- IQ of Sigma 2,8/17-50 OS far better than Sigma 2,8-4/17-70 OS at 50 and 70mm wide open
- all other settings: similar IQ
- IQ of Sigma 2,8/17-50 OS better than Tamron 2,8/17-50 VC
- IQ of Tamron 2,8/17-50 (non VC) better than Tamron 2,8/17-50 VC
- IQ of Tamron 2,8/17-50 (non VC) slightly better than Sigma 2,8/17-50 OS
So its up to you:
best IQ and price, but no OS/VR and suboptimal AF: Tamron 2,8/17-50 (non VC)
very good IQ, OS, very good AF, highest price: Sigma 2,8/17-50 OS
if you want to use 70mm for dreamy portraits, good price, OS: Sigma 2,8-4/17-70 OS
Lars