Planning to get new Lenses... a question!

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Having just taken delivery of my D200 (not really had a chance to play with it yet), i'm now selling my D40 with kit lens and 55-200 (non VR).

I want to get some better quality glass and a flash over the next few months and money will be tightish (the wife is giving up work :eek:)....

Buying second hand will definatley be an option and i have decided that i will get a Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 as the shorter option after reading several good reviews.

I cannot make my mind up if i should get the Nikkor 55-200 with VR or the Sigma 50-150 F/2.8 as the longer lens. Would the VR on the 55-200 make it a viable option when shooting in lower light (such as in a church) or would i be better spending a bit more and getting the Sigma?

It would also be used for wildlife were i guess the extra 50mm of the nikkor would be better but i can always add a tele convertor to the Sigma at a later stage? (anyone here doing that?)

Be interested to hear the views of owners on here with the low light thing.
 
it depends what you are shooting, i shoot canon but went for the sigma 50-150 as it is mostly for kids and they dont exactly stand still much, so the IS/VR is pretty useless, whereas the faster shutter speeds from the f2.8 help, the only problem is making sure you get the focusing right.

i do like my 50-150 and i think it is remarkably sharp. and is also small and light compared to the 70-200s available. bear in mind it is for cropped sensors only though
 
Tamron is an excellent lens. For the longer lens, I would go for the Sigma for its larger aperture and more robust build quality.
Allan
 
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