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<blockquote data-quote="gqtuazon" data-source="post: 242897" data-attributes="member: 6573">Can't really say except that either lenses are much lighter compared to the Nikon zoom f2.8 counter part. I've seen test side by side images between the Sigma and Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VRII and it was very obvious to me on how sharper the images were on the Nikon. The person later sold his Sigma and kept the Nikon. I am not over hyping Nikon but in this case, it is true. Same goes with the AF. So the compromise if you get 3rd party zoom lenses are: you get less sharper images (but maybe sharp enough after stopping down) and slower AF but you get to save some cash and a lighter set-up with either Tamron or Sigma.FYI, I used to own the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VRI and I replaced that one with the newer VRII since it is much sharper across the full frame. The VRI was more optimized and works very well with DX cameras. It works on FX too but I am a pixel peeper. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek!&nbsp; &nbsp; :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="gqtuazon, post: 242897, member: 6573"] Can't really say except that either lenses are much lighter compared to the Nikon zoom f2.8 counter part. I've seen test side by side images between the Sigma and Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VRII and it was very obvious to me on how sharper the images were on the Nikon. The person later sold his Sigma and kept the Nikon. I am not over hyping Nikon but in this case, it is true. Same goes with the AF. So the compromise if you get 3rd party zoom lenses are: you get less sharper images (but maybe sharp enough after stopping down) and slower AF but you get to save some cash and a lighter set-up with either Tamron or Sigma. FYI, I used to own the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VRI and I replaced that one with the newer VRII since it is much sharper across the full frame. The VRI was more optimized and works very well with DX cameras. It works on FX too but I am a pixel peeper. :eek: [/QUOTE]

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