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mawz wrote:
I'm a big fan of the 10-20, especially the original f4-5.6 version. It's cheap, smallish, has a good range and a solid performer even on 24MP.
As to the 18-55VR collapsible, I'll have to check it out, I like the size but was hesitant about the optics given the performance limitations of the older 18-55's.
Cool, thanks! I will try the Sigma. I would have "instinctively" gone for the faster one, so I'm glad that I asked!
Agreed on the 18-55 II. I am pretty surprised to hear that it is good. I am so spoiled from the 24-70 2.8 II & 70-200 2.8 II on the Canon that I never dreamed of using a kit lens.
I will start a thread to ask for feedback here.
I also have the Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS, which is the sharpest "standard" zoom on the D7100 and D3300, according to DxO. So I can test them side-by-side.
It may take me a while though, father is in the hospital and will have surgery soon.
When I go to Florida in December I will finally get a chance to make real images again. Until then it is all event/gigs with music groups with minors, so I can't really share. I'll live vicariously through your images.
Also, FWIW: I think I am going to try the D5300 for a casual walk-around camera. It looks like the same size and weight as the D3300, but the 39 point auto focus should be better.
Cheers!
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