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Originally Posted by T.H.C
I just traded my Nikkor 70-200mm 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.
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Is it the guy with the cataract in one eye? I noticed from that place they say "No returns, only exchanges." He's got an obligation to show you he isn't selling you a defective product, so the next Sigma 18-200 he pulls is supposed to be the same.
Another option you could do is pick up the 55-200mm to complement your 18-55mm.
Granted, you have to switch lenses more, but you save $300. 55-200mm is also a super light, and quality lens too. It seems like there's 3 options for covering 18-200
Nikkor 18-55mm + 55-200mm = $250
Sigma 18-200mm = $550
Nikkor 18-200mm = $850
Interesting how each jump is exactly $300.