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p.1 #9 · Nikon 24-70mm vs Sigma 24-70mm | |
I use the Nikon 24-70 on the D300 and love it, but most seem to prefer the focal length of the 17-55. In that range, there is the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 which receives excellent reviews around here and can save you a lot of money over the Nikon. If you are not planning on springing for an FX sensor someday (or supporting a film system like I am) then buying DX lenses isn't a bad idea or waste of money.
Don't get me wrong - I don't have any problems with the 24-70, but if you look at my profile you might see why. I have the 12-24 and 17-35 (among others) to cover the wide end. If you don't have something like that (such as Tokina's excellent 12-24 at half the cost of the Nikon and nearly its equivalent - some say it is better) then you might find the 24-70 limiting. On the Nikon side, the 17-55 is significantly cheaper than the 24-70. It is limited to being used with DX sensor cameras if you don't want vignetting at the extreme ends, but if that is the cameras you are using it with then it doesn't matter.
Everyone's shooting style is different, so the 24-70 might fit you better. Keep in mind that the 17-55 on a DX camera gives the same field of view as a 25-82 on an FX camera due to the smaller sensor size effectively croppping every shot. Check them both out and see what meets your needs.
David
Edited on Jul 02, 2008 at 02:40 PM
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