04-03-2012, 01:59 PM
[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1333023273' post='17147']
I do not think the Tamron 17-35mm is all that impressive, but I can be wrong. But for $200 used, it is hardly a risk to try one. The Tokina 19-35mm gets quite decent scores, but only when closed down to f8 at least. At $100 or less, it should also be regarded as a bargain.
The sigma 15-30mm is a well liked lens by its owners.
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I also found a Nikkor 17-35 f/2.8 with a messed up thread filter, but fine otherwise for 450 euros. I think I'll go for this one. Seems like a very good price although I lose the ability to stick any filters on it.
Cheers, I didn't know about the Tokina.
Regarding the Sigma, it seems pretty descent optically, but the size and the lack of filter thread is a bit disappointing (especially considering they don't sell for that cheap either, especially compared to the used Nikkor 17-35).
I do not think the Tamron 17-35mm is all that impressive, but I can be wrong. But for $200 used, it is hardly a risk to try one. The Tokina 19-35mm gets quite decent scores, but only when closed down to f8 at least. At $100 or less, it should also be regarded as a bargain.
The sigma 15-30mm is a well liked lens by its owners.
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I also found a Nikkor 17-35 f/2.8 with a messed up thread filter, but fine otherwise for 450 euros. I think I'll go for this one. Seems like a very good price although I lose the ability to stick any filters on it.
Cheers, I didn't know about the Tokina.
Regarding the Sigma, it seems pretty descent optically, but the size and the lack of filter thread is a bit disappointing (especially considering they don't sell for that cheap either, especially compared to the used Nikkor 17-35).