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Originally Posted by LiquidTurbo
That sounds strange. I haven't compared them side by side, but I would suggest that the nikkor will be quieter, faster and more accurate. it's also a stop faster at the tele end which could come in handy.
The VR works about 1 stop better than the OS on the Sigma. If I were you I would return it and try another one to see if you have the same resistance problem. Have you tried the Nikon 18-200? I think its worth saving up for just because of the 5.6 at the 200mm end, and the superior VR system. Its hard to keep things still at the 200mm end.
Additionally the build quality is a tad better on the Nikon.
So in short, why the Nikon is better than the Sigma.
1. Lighter Weight.
2. f5.6 instead of f6.3 at the 200mm end
3. VRII works better than the OS by about a stop
4. Better resale value on the Nikkor.
Either way, exchange the Sigma to see if the lenses are supposed to be like that. I've tried 3 Nikkor 18-200s and they were all smooth from end to end.
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I just traded my Nikkor 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 VR for this lens and I noticed that the Sigma was significantly heavier. It also twists counter-clockwise as opposed to clockwise. I ended up going with this one because I thought it would be better as an everyday lens because I would be able to shoot from 18 all the way to 200. I do realize the Nikkor 18-200 will be a lot better in almost every aspect, but the 300$ gap is still too much for me right now especially since I'm still missing tripod and a close range lens in the near future. In any case, I will bring the lens back to Broadway Camera in Aberdeen tomorrow for them to have a look. Contemplating whether I should go back to the 70-200mm VR.... The F6.3 handicap is quite noticeable on the 200mm end and I'm really missing the build quality on the nikkor.... Do you guys think its bad to exchange it for a third time? The salesperson that was helping wasn't very nice when I cam in for the exchange, he was also the person who sold me the lens though lol.