Does anyone help in comaring lens 28-105 from Tamron, Sigma, Nikon? Which is the best value for money?

-- Dinesh Hukmani (dineshhukmani@hotmail.com), August 06, 2001

Answers

I have no experience with the 28-105 offerings from Tamron or Sigma. I like Sigma products. Price point is very much a factor here -- the Nikkor 24-120 is supposed to be fantastic, but much more expensive than perhaps what you're looking for.

-- Hung James Wasson (HJWasson@aol.com), August 06, 2001.

I have had the 28-105 f/2.8-4 Sigma. It was a dog. Very soft wide open, and not all that good stopped down.

-- Jim Strutz (j.strutz@gci.net), August 06, 2001.

The Nikon 28-105/3.5-4.5 is a bit more expensive, but is by far the best of the bunch.

-- Ivan Verschoote (ivan.verschoote@rug.ac.be), August 07, 2001.

I have the Nikkor 24-120. It had some focus problems;but after a service by Nikon it is now a fine performer. At the short end it is almost as good as my 24mmAI manual lens.You will find some sample variations!!!(poor quality control) with many of the new zooms from all manufacturers.

-- Melvin (bramley@nanaimo.ark.com), August 09, 2001.