Tamron or nikkor?

[eddyjnv]

Dear all sifus,

i have a Tamron 17-50, but i'm actually thinking to get a nikkor 18-200vr.

Questions:

1. Should i keep the 17-50? i have budget constraints so i'd like to sell the tamron to fund nikon lens.

2. Nikkor 18-200vr VS tamron 17-50+ nikkor 70-300vr, which combination is better?

need your advice.

tq

[tcmnc]

subjective, what do you normally shoot? If you shoot low light keep the tammy. VR compensates camera shake but not moving subjects, but for travelling and casual shooting, the 18-200 is much more convenient. MHO.

[ShaolinTiger]

I'm using the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and the Nikkor 70-300mm VR, so there's my answer :)

[mobbes]

If you don't really need the extra focal length, top up a few hundred (from the 70-300vr) & get the sigma 50-150 ... that way you're f2.8 all the way from 17-150 :)

[tresca]

i will keep 17-50, and get a 70-300VR if budget is allowed.

But i will used 18-200 VR when i go for travel. my 2cen

[csjian]

keep the 17-50 & get the 70-300 VR , i have the 17-50 too..but not yet get my 70-300.
i use my 17-50 to travel ( no Choice :p)

[stockie]

During travel, tele "mostly" remain inside bag!

But it always happen when you didn't bring you regret it :?

[noruazumi]

definitely 2nd choice. get 70-300VR and keep the 17-50.
not that 18-200 is bad but the thing is, u already got a wide & fast lens.
getting 18-200 and get rid of the 17-50 for me is like downgrading.

[eddyjnv]

Thanks for the feedbacks.

i guess i'll need to save up a bit for the telelens. :respect: