Which zoom for D60?

1. Good lens, basically the "upgrade twin" of the 18-55 kit lens.

2. It won't autofocus on your D60 or Nikon bodies without internal focussing motors.

FYI, I will be deciding about selling my 55-200 non VR today after I get my 18-135mm, would look at around R1600 and it's mint.
 
From the sigmaphoto website:

"The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO for Nikon.

The built-in motor allows autofocus with all Nikon digital cameras."


I assumed this means that it would auto-focus on my D60??
 
I have the Nikon 55-200 VR, and I'm very happy with it. AFAIK, the Sigma will auto focus on your camera.
 
trawsaj said:
From the sigmaphoto website:

"The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO for Nikon.

The built-in motor allows autofocus with all Nikon digital cameras."


I assumed this means that it would auto-focus on my D60??
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That's weird. I was going to buy that lens yesterday. I Googled for a while because I was unsure about AF and everything I read said it didn't AF on the D40/D60 etc. bodies. And that was definitely for the APO DG one.

I would go for the 70-300 over the 55-200. I wouldn't say VR is that important for 55-200, all my shots are sharp and without blur with my non-VR 55-200. Would help with lower light though.

I'm going to get the 18-135 and the 70-300. :D

So sorry for the confusion!
 
From the reviews that I have read, the VR 55-200 is a better lens than the non-VR. Even if you ignore the image stabilization, the VR one is better - it is the newer improved model.

The Nikon 70-300 VR is another option, but it is more expensive...
 
PostmanPot said:
1. Good lens, basically the "upgrade twin" of the 18-55 kit lens.

2. It won't autofocus on your D60 or Nikon bodies without internal focussing motors.

FYI, I will be deciding about selling my 55-200 non VR today after I get my 18-135mm, would look at around R1600 and it's mint.
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sold!
 
I would prefer the 55-200mm. Looking for one currently, From what i've read the sigmas are very good, but bear in mind, that there are some that dont auto focus out there. Just need to double check that before making ur purchase.
 
trawsaj said:
1. Nikon-55-200mm-f-4-5.6-AF-S-VR-DX-NIKKOR-Lens R2799

2. Sigma-70-300mm-APO-DG-Macro-M-for-Nikon R2799
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I can't speak for the Nikon, but the Sigma is quite good for the money, as long as you make sure you get the APO version. The non APO one, which is still in production and a little cheaper, is bad. If you're worried about AF, just go to a shop and try before you buy.

Do look out for the new Sigma 70-300mm OS though. It's not much more, has the optical stabilizer, and from what I've seen so far, is a better lens.

Rocket-Boy said:
wow Nikon lenses seems to be a bunch cheaper than canon!
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Which lenses are you looking at? The good ones are all more expensive.
 
trawsaj said:
From the sigmaphoto website:

"The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO for Nikon.

The built-in motor allows autofocus with all Nikon digital cameras."


I assumed this means that it would auto-focus on my D60??
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it will yes :)
 
To clear up some confusion I created:

There are two (or more) versions of the Sigma 70-300 APO DG for Nikon. The earlier version does not AF on Nikon bodies without internal motors. The newer version does.

If you are buying the lens new, then the new ones will have the focus motors. If buying second-hand, be careful that you don't get too excited about the previous version(s) that do not have the focus motors.
 
Can't really talk for either of these lenses, but can say that the Nikon 70-300 is probably the best value for money lens in the entire range, along with the 35mm prime.
Considering your budget I think you should lean towards the 55-200 since it is also a 52mm lens allowing you to share filters.
 
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