Nikon 24-70 2.8 question...

tjl1388tjl1388 Registered Users Posts: 94 Big grins
edited June 30, 2010 in Accessories
I have rented a Nikon 24-70 2.8 several times for both work and play and have decided to make the plunge.

My question in the fact that I can buy a sigma model for roughly HALF the price. Now I am all about getting what you pay for but in this case I am really wondering if there is a $8-900 difference.

I am not to worried as far as landscape and portrait work....where I am worried about it is when I go and shoot competitive cheerleading in some of the most atrocious lighting conditions on the planet with 15-25 girls flying around like tinkerbell on speed. Any help would greatly appreciated.


This is the lens in question...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...2_8_EX_DG.html

Also...what would be the benefits of stepping to this model?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/596258-REG/Sigma_571306_24_70mm_f_2_8_IF_EX.html

I shoot with a D300

Comments

  • LKN DaveLKN Dave Registered Users Posts: 61 Big grins
    edited June 30, 2010
    Rent the Sigma and see for yourself. But I have found the name brands to be better quality but how much better is a judgement call and it depends if the better quality is worth $8-900 to you.
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2010
    if you are not shooting professionally then there is no NEED for the nikkor. If you can afford it though then get it. It's color rendition, micro contrast, and AF are marginally better. Sharpness will be marginally better as well asssuming you get good copy of the sigma. I have had 2 sigma 24-70 HSM lens..1st was backfocusing. The sigma is a fine lens though.

    The main thing with the nikkor is that you keeper rate will go up. You can achieve the same with the sigma ... just not as often.
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  • borrowlenses.comborrowlenses.com Registered Users Posts: 441 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2010
    It's very hard to fault the Nikkor anywhere, but the Sigma's AF is noticeably slower and this could be a deal-breaker for shooting action.
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  • tjl1388tjl1388 Registered Users Posts: 94 Big grins
    edited June 30, 2010
    borrowlenses.com wrote: »
    It's very hard to fault the Nikkor anywhere, but the Sigma's AF is noticeably slower and this could be a deal-breaker for shooting action.

    That is exactly what I am worried about. While shooting portraits, weddings, etc. I am not worried about the Sigma. Its the low light in a cave shooting fast moving subjects that I am worried about. I may still rent the Sigma just for the heck of it....never hurts to give it a try.

    Thanks for everyones help.
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