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Jul 24, 2016 06:30:33   #
theehmann
 
I have a Nikon D7000 and have been shooting with a 18-270 Tamron. It is really soft at some focal lengths. What would be some suggestions to replace this multi purpose lens? Is the new Tamron 16-300 a better quality
lens? Should I go with a Nikon or Sigma? I want the sharpest lens possible. Many thanks.

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Jul 24, 2016 06:47:42   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
As a knee jerk reaction, I would say go for the Nikon. However, considering the cost, it may be worthwhile to read reviews. There are a lot of articles available from people who used and compared both lenses.

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=nikon+18-300+vs+sigma+18-250

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Jul 24, 2016 06:56:06   #
queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina
 
Go to YouTube they have great lens comparisons

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Jul 24, 2016 07:27:45   #
RGreenway Loc: Morristown, New Jersey
 
Nikon if you can afford it. I have had great results buying relatively new lenses (used). Check out the member classifieds here and eBay.

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Jul 24, 2016 08:34:40   #
RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas
 
Go to the Internet thousands of ideas for a requests and answers.

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Jul 24, 2016 08:39:58   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
RichardSM wrote:
Go to the Internet ...


This is the internet.

Did you have something more specific in mind?

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Jul 24, 2016 08:55:15   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Bill_de wrote:
This is the internet.

Did you have something more specific in mind?

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Jul 24, 2016 09:06:21   #
DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
 
I don't think the is a single "do all" lens. I won't waste money on an inferior lens and I attempt to choose lenses based on the job to be done. I cannot think of an "almost there" lens that I would buy. If I had to choose one lens I think I would be hard pressed but I might choose the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8. Good luck.
theehmann wrote:
I have a Nikon D7000 and have been shooting with a 18-270 Tamron. It is really soft at some focal lengths. What would be some suggestions to replace this multi purpose lens? Is the new Tamron 16-300 a better quality
lens? Should I go with a Nikon or Sigma? I want the sharpest lens possible. Many thanks.

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Jul 24, 2016 12:34:35   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
Bill_de wrote:
This is the internet.

Did you have something more specific in mind?

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Jul 24, 2016 14:14:04   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
Nikon 28-300mm.

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Jul 24, 2016 14:30:59   #
bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.
 
I had a chance to use a Nikon 18-300 lens. VERY nice , I liked it.....

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Jul 25, 2016 07:25:06   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
theehmann wrote:
I have a Nikon D7000 and have been shooting with a 18-270 Tamron. It is really soft at some focal lengths. What would be some suggestions to replace this multi purpose lens? Is the new Tamron 16-300 a better quality
lens? Should I go with a Nikon or Sigma? I want the sharpest lens possible. Many thanks.


Sharpest? or Cheapest? There is a difference. Sharpest, Nikon 16-35 f4, 70-200 2.8. If you want a sort of sharp Nikon cheap check out the first version, made in Japan 18-200 Nikon as an all around cheapo lens. It is certainly sharper than the Tamron. That lens does have lens creep though. The sigma art lenses are OK and they may serve you well as an alternate to Nikon if you like third party glass.

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Jul 25, 2016 07:52:27   #
MTG44 Loc: Corryton, Tennessee
 
I use the 18-300 Sigma and like it very much. Good sharp photos.

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Jul 25, 2016 07:59:23   #
orrie smith Loc: Kansas
 
theehmann wrote:
I have a Nikon D7000 and have been shooting with a 18-270 Tamron. It is really soft at some focal lengths. What would be some suggestions to replace this multi purpose lens? Is the new Tamron 16-300 a better quality
lens? Should I go with a Nikon or Sigma? I want the sharpest lens possible. Many thanks.


rent and test before you buy

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Jul 25, 2016 07:59:41   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
I am going to quote Ken Rockwell on this one, "sharpness depends more on the operator than the actual lens."
I only use Nikon lenses with my Nikon bodies. Most recently, and I have a thread on it, I bought the Nikon 18-200 AFS, VR and I am very happy with my lens.
If you have a way to rent it perhaps it could be a great idea to rent it before you buy.
By the way, the sharpest lens in the world will not yield sharp result without good photographic techniques and I am still to meet a lens that did not do its part when I did mine.

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