Should i get a Sigma 18-250mm?? HELP

[Niz]

Hey, im new to live music photography but at the moment im running with only a 50mm 1.8 lens. Im looking to pick up a zoom lens for a decent price, i saw this on ebay but im not sure as ill probably need something with a lower appature 2.8.
Do you guys think this would do until i can afford something new?


Here's the link


Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM FOR NIKON -5057 | eBay


OR should i hold out and look at getting something like this


Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 Lens NIKON w/Tripod,Filters,+MORE | eBay

Thanks Ben

 

[2WheelPhoto]

The second choice is the win IMHO.

 

[BuS_RiDeR]

The second choice is the win IMHO.

I agree.

 

[scifitographer]

those all in one lenses seem great until you get one. often they're soft to the point of being unusable when zoomed in. i'd go with the 70-200mm.

 

[CCericola]

Hi Niz,

Even though the range on the sigma sounds good it will really disappoint you when it comes to photographing musicians. Get the 70-200

 

[Niz]

Righto that's easy then, ill save more and get the 70-200mm i have read reviews stating that the Sigma 70-200mm lens is capable, has anyone here had one?

 

[rpm]

I could be wrong (personally not having used the Sigma) but I do believe you'll find better optical performance on the Nikon 80-200mm 2.8 AFD

 

[DiskoJoe]

70-200 f2.8 FTW!!!!!!

Without a doubt I would tell you to hold out for the fixed 2.8 lens. To me its an essential part of any kit regardless of what you shoot. I would only go with variable if you're broke and just want a zoom.

 

[KmH]

I could be wrong (personally not having used the Sigma) but I do believe you'll find better optical performance on the Nikon 80-200mm 2.8 AFD

Yep.

A used version of the current 2-ring offering Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

or one of the even less expensive Nikon push-pull zoom varieties.