Tamaron Vs Sigma

[rohan_iiitc]

Dear Photographers

I always has this thinking, if I for any 3rd party Lense then which one should I go. Many said For tele use Tamaron and some said, Use Sigma for ultrawide. I am all confused.

Photographer please throw some light on which is better and how can it be compared with nikkor lenses.

I use a Nikon D5000 and searching for two best lenes ie:
1. Tele Lense = ex: Tamaron 70 - 300 mm
2. Ultra Wide = Sigma 10-24mm

Is there any alternative for nikkor 18-200mm and 10-24mm ?

Cheers
Rohan

[OsmosisStudios]

Third party lenses are generally not as good as their Nikon counterparts, though there are some exceptions.

FOr isntance, in the ultra-wide sector, both Tokina and Sigma are considered very good (Tokina 11-16 and Sigma 10-20). Sigma also has two great primes: the 35/1.4 and 50/1.4. The new 85/1.4 probably wont be too far off either.

That being said, there is a considerable number of lenses that arent great.

[Jamie Hickey]

I just bought the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 and think it is going to do a great job. I borrowed one a few times before making my decision. I shoot a D5000 as well and it is hard to find a good lense, other than Nikon, that will AF. Not to mention the huge price difference. It is a bit heavy but it will be on a tripod.

[rohan_iiitc]

Thanks everyone for your valuable inputs

Com'on friends share your hands on with Tamron and Sigma.