hi,
i have a dx camera and want to get your opinion on these two lenses to cover the wide end of the spectrum. i have a budget of 2k so the options i am looking at are
nikon 17-55 mm OR sigma 24-70 mm
both f2.8 :think:
IMO... i would get 17-55 since u r in crop body... as it can b fore useful for lanscape... i would get 24-70 if only i have UWA
No use. Crop bodies still has 1.5x factor even on DX lenses. that would mean the 17-55mm is almost equivalent to a 24-70mm. TS, both lenses are great but if you're going FX in afew years time i suggest you head for the 24-70mm.
No use. Crop bodies still has 1.5x factor even on DX lenses. that would mean the 17-55mm is almost equivalent to a 24-70mm. TS, both lenses are great but if you're going FX in afew years time i suggest you head for the 24-70mm.
and the 24-70 would be equivalent to a 36-105.
24mm is doable for wide landscape shots. get the 17-55 if you're staying dx. else, consider expanding your budget and getting the nikon 24-70. i don't own the sigma 24-70 but posts from dpreview say the nikon version is significantly sharper. i own the nikon version and its a fantastic piece of glass
edit: also, what are you interested in shooting? different lenses suit different purposes.
OH! i didn't see that it was a sigma 24-70mm. TS, you can get the NIKON's 24-70mm 2nd hand for about $2000. Definitely worth it. All lenses can be used for landscapes. It depends on which FL you like. For me i only consider 18mm and below for landscapes.
yes, you're right! Nikon's 24-70mm is sooooooo good... I just got mine and lovin' it....
24-70 is a great lens. Just be mindful of the problems reported widely of this lens. Try to get a new piece instead of a used one.
Newer batch had some of those known problems rectified.