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Message: <blockquote data-quote="stmv" data-source="post: 106331" data-attributes="member: 10038">can you check them out in person?  the sigma is a newer design,,, lately,, I have been using the 80-400 I found instead of the 80x200 2.8,,, not as fast, but lighter, and with the kirk handle/tripod support, really hand carry friendly. Is it as sharp as the 80-200,, no,, but sure does nice shots. for the lens left on my list,, I am going to rent first, before buying,,,, I really want a  to try in the field before spending 1400 dollars... course,, this is kinda dumb... I mean,, the high end lens hold their value so well, that you can just turn around and sell a high end lens, if you really don't take any risk.. . but I suspect the Nikkor high end lens will hold a value longer than a Sigma.</blockquote>