Suggestions on lens

[kamikazee83]

Hey guys! I have a Nikon D60 and I'm looking to purchase a lens. I was considering between the two:
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF

But any other suggestions are welcome as well.

 

[reefman]

this is what u want:

AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

 

[Reef Reaper]

Sigma 150 mm macro is nice, too!!

 

[ellebelle]

A 105mm macro is great for macro shots, but not great for an all around, everyday use lens.

What purpose are you buying this lens for? Tank shots? Family shots? Travel?

 

[kamikazee83]

I'm looking for an all around lens. Hens me choosing the two lens above. I cant really afford just a Micro lens and then a telephoto lens.

 

[ellebelle]

The lens I use most frequently is the Tamron 18-250mm zoom. If I want to travel light, it is the only lens I take along with me. It's great for wide angle shots and for the close ups. Personally, I would not go with the 70-300, just because I find them to be too narrow for me. You won't regret spending a little extra to get the wider angle.

 

[kamikazee83]

The lens I use most frequently is the Tamron 18-250mm zoom. If I want to travel light, it is the only lens I take along with me. It's great for wide angle shots and for the close ups. Personally, I would not go with the 70-300, just because I find them to be too narrow for me. You won't regret spending a little extra to get the wider angle.

Thanks Ellebelle

 

[TimberTDI]

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Autofocus Lens

I own this lens for my canon. Just so you know the macro can only be used at 300mm. You need to be at least 4' away from the subject just to focus on subject.

 

[kamikazee83]

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Autofocus Lens

I own this lens for my canon. Just so you know the macro can only be used at 300mm. You need to be at least 4' away from the subject just to focus on subject.

oh wow! Ok that makes my decision a lot easier. I'm going to BnH one of these days and going to play around with their lens. Thanks

 

[jhale]

tamron has a new 18-270 lens out, plus it has macro.

http://www.tamron.com/B003special/index.html

I have not tried it yet but take a look, for $600 it covers all the possibilities

 

[ellebelle]

I have the tamron 18-250 and I love it. My macro lens still does a better job for the reef stuff.

 

[Sandyp1]

What Macro would you guys suggest for a Macro for the Canon 50D

 

[kamikazee83]

tamron has a new 18-270 lens out, plus it has macro.

http://www.tamron.com/B003special/index.html

I have not tried it yet but take a look, for $600 it covers all the possibilities

I was just taking a look at the site, but nothing can beat using it. So if I do happen to pop into a store and find it, I will let you know how it is. It looks really good on paper though.

 

[kamikazee83]

I have the tamron 18-250 and I love it. My macro lens still does a better job for the reef stuff.

Can you post up some pictures with the lens please?

 

[masterswimmer]

tamron has a new 18-270 lens out, plus it has macro.

http://www.tamron.com/B003special/index.html

I have not tried it yet but take a look, for $600 it covers all the possibilities

Priced nice at buydig.com

swimmer

 

[BZOFIQ]

Eh, these digital lenses from Tamron & Sigma are a gimmic unless of course you never paln to upgrade to full frame DSLR in the future.