Time for a new lense

[bj_larsson]

<p>I went through this a while ago and ended up with the Tamron 17-50 (non-VC). </p>

<p>Some sample here: http://bjornsramblings.blogspot.com/search/label/Tamron%2017-50</p>

<p>It's a good lens, I wouldn't buy a 18-70 nor the 16-85 VR. But then, I like the ability to shoot at 2.8 and don't think that the VR is such an incredible saviour :)</p>

<p>The lens sure isn't perfect, but I have a great time</p>

[ShunCheung]

<p>Jono, unless you specify some criteria to help eliminate some of the possibilities, we are going to cycle through every DX lens in the 16 to 85mm range and you will not get anywhere.</p>

<p>If you only want Nikon lenses, we can eliminate all Sigma, Tamron, Tokina ... ones. If you want to shoot under low light, forget about any slow f5.6 zoom, which is typical for those Nikon 18-xxx mm zooms; I find them hard to use indoors. Max f5.6 is somewhat difficult to AF under dim conditions.</p>

[jono_allen]

<p>Ok rit, I want a Simga or Nikon, Prefabilly 2.8, and the full 18-70mm. No Vr or OS. Thanks</p>