which one?

[syaifs]

need some advice...

1. nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR or
2. sigma 17-70mm f//2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM or
3.nikkor 18-105mm VR or
4. nikkor 18-135mm or
5. any better suggestion

fyi,to be pair with D90 as kit lens

[OsmosisStudios]

16-85 is a wonderful lens for walkaround/kit lens duty.

[firebox40dash5]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

16-85 is a wonderful lens for walkaround/kit lens duty.

X2. Much better made than the 18-105mm or 18-135mm. Sharper and less distortion than the 18-105mm too, never tried an 18-135mm, so I can't comment on IQ there. But I wouldn't want to lose VR anyway.

Having owned both the 18-105mm and 16-85mm, it's a toss up whether the 16-85mm is worth 2-3x as much. The 18-105mm is a decent enough lens, and can be gotten very cheap.

[syaifs]

Originally Posted by firebox40dash5

X2. Much better made than the 18-105mm or 18-135mm. Sharper and less distortion than the 18-105mm too, never tried an 18-135mm, so I can't comment on IQ there. But I wouldn't want to lose VR anyway.

Having owned both the 18-105mm and 16-85mm, it's a toss up whether the 16-85mm is worth 2-3x as much. The 18-105mm is a decent enough lens, and can be gotten very cheap.

any idea for sigma?it get outstanding recommendations from several website that i've check.

[OsmosisStudios]

I dont like using 3rd party equipment: it often has severe sample variation and is of lower quality. It also has a rather limited range.

[Shokinen]

I'm using the 16-85mm since July 2009 and I love it. It combines the far end of wide angles as well as portraits in a single glass. Build quality is very good (metal connector, ruber gasket, etc.) and the optic quality is also very good. The only downside is the price if you compare it to other lens but I have no regrets for that lens. I always start with the 16-85mm and I switch if I need to.

Following are 4 pictures taken with this lens

16mm:



34mm:



46mm:



72mm:



Hope this help

[syaifs]

Thanks for sharing,so it means it worth for me to get this lens as kit lens for my d90,right?

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by syaifs

Thanks for sharing,so it means it worth for me to get this lens as kit lens for my d90,right?

Definitely. Excellent walkaround range, VR, prosumer build. You're good to go.