pierre_c1 Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I have a Tamron 17-50 2.8 (ATX pro DX whatever). I bought it for 300 euros on a trip in Taiwan. It is an excellent lens, cheap, light, low CA, low distortion, cheap, very very sharp, and the bokeh is very nice. Since I put it on my Canon, I don't even bother taking my 28/2.8 and 50/1.8. Travelling light is very cool. Tamron and Tokina are making a massive come-back in lens quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angkordave Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Dont worry about distortion on the Nikon 17/55 its not significant. The Sigma 10-20 is an amazing lens for the price. Mine has very slight pincushion distortion. I prefer it to The 10.5 nikon and its much better then the old Sigma 12-24 which has minimal distortion but needs to be stopped down to F11. I will still keep the 12-24 in case I go full frame in the future, the others are DX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_arnold Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 why do folks keep recommending the nikon 12-24 and sigma 10-20? leonard already has the tokina 12-24 and wants a wide zoom that's less expensive than the nikon 17-55. my recommendations would be: tamron 17-50 SP (have this; very happy with it) sigma 18-50 EX tokina 16-50 AT-X the 18-70 does cover more range but is not as sharp as the tamron. since you also have the 85 and a 24-85 i wouldn't worry about the 50-70 range. what you need is the wider end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan ireland Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Leonard I too have a D200 and have gone through similar debate over which lens in this range would suit my needs. Looking at the lenses you mention you already own and your consideration about cost the 17-35 AFS may be an option if you could find one second hand like I did. If you're interested in this lens on a D200 please feel free to read my review at the following link: http://www.eyeswitching.com/nikon_17-35_afs_.html All the best.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greglyon Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 <i>I wish I could use the sony 16-80mm on the d200. That zoom range wold probably do for 80-90% of my shooting.</i> <p>Wouldn't the Nikon 18-70 then be quite close to your desires? It's a relatively inexpensive lens with a reasonable range and quality well beyond it's modest price (course, it's no 17-35 or 17-55). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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