Also, is a Nikon D70 with a Sigma 18-50 and 55-200mm lens kit for about 700 bucks without tax a good deal? I am sure it is, but I just want to get other people's opinions.
Thank you.
2006-12-24 14:31:00 · 3 answers · asked by Shayla 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Sigma is a well-known aftermarket lens maker. You can not say that they are all good or all bad, though. Go here and see what they say about specific lenses:
http://www.popphoto.com/lensIndex/
Also, since you are using a Nikon, you will find that Ken Rockwell reviews other brands of lenses for Nikon cameras.
http://www.kenrockwell.com
2006-12-24 15:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, it's all about the lens. Most people over look the f-stop. If you spend more money and get the lens that has the fastest f-stop you can take photos in lower light areas without the flash. I hate flash photography, so therefore I like to use the best lenses.
It's been a while, but the last time (years ago) I looked at the Sigma lenses, I thought they were cheaply made. Maybe not now...
I have always liked Carl Zeiss. here's a link: http://www.zeiss.com/photo
2006-12-25 00:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by Webmaster Tim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sigma lenses consistently perform as well as marque lenses in independent tests - indeed, they may out-perform 'kit' lenses. You get what you pay for, of course - you will have to pay much more for a zoom with a fixed aperture throughout its range - but, as against that, the independents will still be cheaper than the marque.
I'm not sure what Webmaster tim is doing referring you to Carl Zeiss lenses. I wasn't aware that they made Nikon fit lenses
2006-12-25 06:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋