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Tamron AF 55-200mm
Tamron AF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 Di II LD Macro Nikon
is this worth a shot.
it wont auto focus on the d40
will it fit on the d40x [and i assume still not focus?]
i have seen a used nearly new one on amazon for 35.00
whay do you think?
is this worth a shot.
it wont auto focus on the d40
will it fit on the d40x [and i assume still not focus?]
i have seen a used nearly new one on amazon for 35.00
whay do you think?
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You have gone lens crazy missus.
Have to be honest I was looking at two lenses that I really want, well there are three, but one is alot more expensive. But I also want a really good tripod, and some lights and a flash and ........
Have to be honest I was looking at two lenses that I really want, well there are three, but one is alot more expensive. But I also want a really good tripod, and some lights and a flash and ........
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I have the 70-300mm and to be honest - i really dont like it. The pic quality isnt great - athough this is something i do notice alot of when im looking at lenses Thebuild quality is on par with last weeks left overs. To top it off, it only stops down to i think F4, so i cant shoot at the longer range of the lens (unless its realy sunny) without getting vibration in my shots.
If its a 3rd part lens your looking at, id consider Sigma.
9/10 of ten, you get what you pay for when it comes to lenses. If its a cheap lens, its highly likely the results wont be what you hope for.
If its a 3rd part lens your looking at, id consider Sigma.
9/10 of ten, you get what you pay for when it comes to lenses. If its a cheap lens, its highly likely the results wont be what you hope for.
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I would spend a little extra and get the nIkon 55-200 VR tbh Jols - its a cracking lens for the money 
Tamron are a pretty decent brand, but I've never heard anyone rant and rave about that particular lens.
Tamron are a pretty decent brand, but I've never heard anyone rant and rave about that particular lens.
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thats exactly why I changed to the VR version of the 70-300mm lens.
Bazza
thats exactly why I changed to the VR version of the 70-300mm lens.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kanikula
I have the 70-300mm and to be honest - i really dont like it. The pic quality isnt great - athough this is something i do notice alot of when im looking at lenses Thebuild quality is on par with last weeks left overs. To top it off, it only stops down to i think F4, so i cant shoot at the longer range of the lens (unless its realy sunny) without getting vibration in my shots.
well it has its place but i haven't used it since i got the 70-200mm.