tamron 17-50 or sigma 17-70

[Fella]

VC = Vibration Compensation (or something similar...)
Works more or less the same as Nikon's VR or Canon's IS.

 

[inflammation]

SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) (S$920)

SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) (S$630)

guys, another question please. whats the difference between these two lenses. the first one i wrote has 'VC', and costs more. can someone please tell me the difference? and would it be worth getting the more expensive one.

thanks alot, much appreciated.

if i'm not wrong.(pros pls do correct me if i'm wrng.)

VC refers to the vibration control. It comes in handy when u are using about 1/10 or 1/20 or slightly slow shutter speed in dark condition or etc..the image would still be motion-blur free. Whereas the other lens doesn't have that ability.

But i should say if u are using a good body or semi pro models. like NIKON D300,D700... for eg. You don't really need to go for the VC as u can use boost up ur iso and shoot at 1/30(safest if u are using hand-held in a low light condition) and it should be fine as in it won't be noisy otherwise noise reduction should make it better.

If you are using a "non-pro/semi-pro" cam but on budget then perhaps u can buy the non-vc version.
If you are mainly gonna shoot in board daylight, under sufficient light then non VC should be fine.

i hope this was useful for you. =)

 

[farseer]

SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) (S$920)

SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) (S$630)

guys, another question please. whats the difference between these two lenses. the first one i wrote has 'VC', and costs more. can someone please tell me the difference? and would it be worth getting the more expensive one.

thanks alot, much appreciated.

I think if you are using Sony alpha, then no need VC as alpha has build-in stabliser into the body.