which lens? nikon 80-200 afs or sigma 70-200
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You can pick up an excellent condition used Nikon 80-200 2.8 AF-D for $700 (+/- $50). I've never used the Sigma so I can't comment there but I do own the Nikon 80-200 AF-D and I really like the lens. It's solid, fast focus, and produces great results. What camera body are you wanting to use it on?
I wonder what the AF-S version is selling for these days on the used market?
I wonder what the AF-S version is selling for these days on the used market?
imcosmokramer
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well, clearly the better bang for the buck is the sigma. It's about getting a better lens vs a better value. it's also a matter of whether or not YOU will actually notice the difference in your shots.
jthao
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thanks you guys.
from what I've read the 80-200 afs is said to have faster focus than the older still available on the market afd version. the picture quality is about the same.
the sigma is a really nice lens and was my first choice.
The afs was hard to find used though, but luckily I saw one for sale locally and so I picked that one up. I'm very happy with it.
I tried out the sigma and the afd at a local store and they were nice too but like imcosmokramer said, I don't really think that I can actually visually see the difference in picture quality between these 3 lenses (not yet anyways).
voidraven: I'm using a nikon d300 body. I find that the afs is a little more on the used market than the afd version. but the problem is finding an afs lens for sale used.
I saw a place online (out of ny) that still has a couple brand new 80-200afs for sale. they want $1400 for it. that's probably why most people would rather buy the afd.
from what I've read the 80-200 afs is said to have faster focus than the older still available on the market afd version. the picture quality is about the same.
the sigma is a really nice lens and was my first choice.
The afs was hard to find used though, but luckily I saw one for sale locally and so I picked that one up. I'm very happy with it.
I tried out the sigma and the afd at a local store and they were nice too but like imcosmokramer said, I don't really think that I can actually visually see the difference in picture quality between these 3 lenses (not yet anyways).
voidraven: I'm using a nikon d300 body. I find that the afs is a little more on the used market than the afd version. but the problem is finding an afs lens for sale used.
I saw a place online (out of ny) that still has a couple brand new 80-200afs for sale. they want $1400 for it. that's probably why most people would rather buy the afd.
Actually, like you mentioned in your first post, most people would rather buy the Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR...like me. At some point I'm upgrading to the 70-200 2.8 VR or whatever comes out to replace it when I get ready. Until then I'm either making my next purchase a FF body (currently shoot...and LOVE...my "old" D200 body but gotta advance at some point) or the 200-400 f/4. Just gotta save up the $$$ first.
Glad you found what you wanted...happy shooting!
Glad you found what you wanted...happy shooting!
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