Tamron AF 18-270mm (with VC) or the Sigma 18-250mm for NIKON?
Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO VS Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Hello everyone… Can anybody tell me which would be a good option: Tamron AF 18-270mm (with VC) or the Sigma 18-250mm for NIKON?
I currently own a Nikon D40x with a nikkor 18-105mm. Please do not suggest a new camera or the lens Nikkor 18-200, I can't afford it at the moment, and I need to upgrade for a trip. Thank you!
Added (1). Yeah.I've had the 18-55mm, 55-200mm etc., … But I'm way too clumsy for that, I take a lot of urban pictures and I find myself in the middle of the crowd trying to switch lenses, filters, and I get dust in the camera etc,… I'm starting to get inclined towards the Tamron, but I heard the AF sucks in low light…
It could be better to supplement your 18-105mm with a 55-200mm or 55-300mm. Replacing it with an 18-250 or 18-270mm your image quality is going to be decreased. The fact that you already have an 18-105mm rather than the original 18-55mm means that lens changes should not be as frequent.
Um it would be better that you have 2 or 3 lenses instead of one 18-270mm lens.
the picture quality would be much better if you do.
but if you want to get from 18-270mm tamron and 18-250mm sigma,
go for tamron, it performs a better.
In Sept 2009 the British Journal of Photography rated the Sigma above the Tamron, but I don't know if either brand has changed models since then. But really since you already have an 18 to 105 possibly you should look at a 70 to 300 or similar unless you simply must have an 'all in one' lens. The design criteria for a lens that goes from medium wide to quite long tele are mind-boggling, and splitting the requirement by not having an 'all in one' will give better quality. That 18 to 105 is highly rated and not often seen on a basic camera such as the D40x, so think yourself lucky.
I would suggest you buying Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 I enjoy taking photos that reveal things unseen by a casual glance. If you really know how to use your digital SLR and understand f stops, ISO, shutter speed and focus then this lens will reward you with crisp brilliant photos. I know Cannon L glass is the epitome of picture taking but other than rent one for a special trip I couldn't begin to afford to buy one of any length. Tamron makes some pretty clean lenses for the money and with VC and a somewhat steady hand even a shot at 270mm can be crisp.
For me, i would go for Sigma 18-250mm. The sigma has better reviews compared to Tamron. Check out this one that compares the two:
http://www.amazon.com/...CYWTY2LGN/
The Tamron has a bit more range but the focus speed is a bit slow and had a hard time locking on. I suggest to go with the Sigma because the quality is a little better than the Tamron and it is just like a more durable lens.
there's a limited offer by Amazon for it; check it here: