Nikon 18-200 VR vs Tamron and Sigma

[Alpha_7]

Hey everyone,

I've been considering picking up the Nikon 18-200VR next year (as a travel lens), I had a little test of one in Singapore and wasn't overly convinced it's worth the high price tag.

Anways I also had a chance to use the Sigma 18-200 which is light and fun to use, I haven't looked at my shots from it, but it is a lot easier on the wallet like less then half the price of the Nikon.

So I'm hoping someone owns or has used the Tamron or the Sigma and can give some insight since I've learnt a lot from the Nikon owners already.

Thanks.

[birddog114]

Craig,
Go for the Sigma, less than 1/2 price of the Nikon, it produces stunning photos.
I don't have the Sigma 18-200 but seen few photos from people who just got it last week.

[jberth1]

Craig,

Here's a decent review from a similar post a few days ago :

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Nikko ... ndex.shtml

Cheers

Justin

[losfp]

I was pretty impressed with the Nikkor 18-200 when I had a quick play with it at the start of the year. "good enough" focus speed, image quality, and the VR is a godsend.

However. If the Sigma had comparable image quality and build quality, I would probably get that over the Nikkor if it is in fact half the price!! $1300 is a hell of a lot of money for a lens that is not anywhere close to pro quality.

If Uncle Birdy says the Sigma is a good get... Then I don't know what else you need

I might consider an 18-200 lens myself as a general purpose walkaround to go on a second body for my fiancée, so I'll be very interested if people get to compare these...

[pippin88]

How does the 18-200 compare to the 18-70?

[anubis]

For what its worth

Ken Rockwell.....loves the 18-200 VR says distortion is significantly less than the tamron

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tamron/18200.htm

Thom says it replaces his 18-70 and 24-120 as walkabout lenses, also says its "highly recommended" for Price/Performance.

http://www.bythom.com/18200lens.htm