Nikon vs Sigma vs Tamron for 70-300?

[nolonger]

July 10, 2006 at 9:53 am

Does anybody have any recommendations for a 70-300 lens? The Sigma seems to be the most popular (the APO, of course) – they seem to be up to the third model of the 70-300 APO (the DG, which is digital-“enhanced”, whatever that means). Apparently Tamron has a new one coming out at some point, but it’s impossible to find Tamron lenses in Ireland. And since I really like doing macros, I’m guessing the Nikon is out?

Of course, I’m open to other tele-zoom lens recommendations… but since this is my first non-kit lens purchase, I’d prefer to stay in the more budget-conscious range.

Cheers!
Ryan

[Mark]

July 10, 2006 at 4:25 pm

Of the 70-300 range the Sigma gets top ratings in all the reviews I’ve read
and boy did I read alot before parting with my cash.

I don’t use mine alot it must be said. My nature and mushroom macro shots were taken with it.

[masteroftherealm]

July 10, 2006 at 5:14 pm

Ill be getting the Nikon or Sigma on wednesday I hope so Ill come back with a mini review for ya on one of them lol

[Mark]

July 10, 2006 at 5:38 pm

FYI, Nikon is meant to be the worse of the 3. Suprising from Nikon.
Rumour has it that it was made by Tamron for Nikon and badged for Nikon.

[ciaran]

July 10, 2006 at 5:41 pm

I have the 70-300mm ED Nikon (the expensive one :shock: ) I’d rate it average to poor. Probably one of my worse purchases.

[masteroftherealm]

July 10, 2006 at 5:42 pm

Unfortunatly, Im limited to whichever is the cheapest, Conns have a few 2nd hand Nikon Lenses ATM and I get whichever is the cheapest. Cant afford to be picky when Im this broke ;)

[Mark]

July 10, 2006 at 5:45 pm

Maybe Ciaran is selling his ? :)

[masteroftherealm]

July 10, 2006 at 5:48 pm

https://www.photographyireland.net/viewtopic.php?t=149
If anyone is selling any lenses ;)

[ciaran]

July 10, 2006 at 9:21 pm

Sorry.. as average as it is, I want to hang on to it for now.

[nolonger]

July 11, 2006 at 9:32 am

I’m probably going with the Sigma. Conn’s has it on for 200 so I’ll likely be picking it up tomorrow. Maybe I’ll see ya there, MOTR! :) I might take a peak at what they’ve got in the 2nd hand bin as well, or head over to Camera Exchange.

[dunnie]

July 11, 2006 at 9:47 pm

i have the tamron 70-300 for my canon 350 and its the lens i use all the time nearly as i
do alot of macro and distance shooting. (still awaiting my new macro that i paid for 3 weeks ago)
but i think in my opinion its the better average as its cheaper than sigma, intro2020 on the net
are tamron dealers

[filmfred]

July 12, 2006 at 6:22 pm

How did you find intro2020 ? I’ve not used them yet.