70-300MM Lens for my Nikon D40

[ADPStudios]

Im going to be putting this on the Christmas list.

Which of these would work with my Nikon D40?

70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (Motorized) - Telephoto Zoom Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com
70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro(Motorized) - Telephoto Zoom Lenses - SigmaPhoto.com

My brain is no longer working today..Ive been reading up on lenses ALL DAY.

Thanks!

[ggeen]

I followed the links and they both contain a built in motor to work with your D40.


* Nikon Mount Built in motor lens: compatible with D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D5000

[ADPStudios]

Originally Posted by ggeen

I followed the links and they both contain a built in motor to work with your D40.


* Nikon Mount Built in motor lens: compatible with D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D5000

I didnt see that

Thanks, which do you think is better?

[ggeen]

The second lens you have listed adds Sigma's low dispersion technology (signified by the APO branding). This is used to eliminate color aberrations when different light wavelengths do not converge at the same point after passing through optics.

So the question is it work an extra $60 for the APO technology?

[shnitz]

Originally Posted by ADPStudios

I didnt see that

Thanks, which do you think is better?

Probably the one that they charge more for ;)

[Melany]

I have (have) the DG macro - the first link. The auto focus crapped out on me right after the warranty ran out. It still works fine, everything except auto focus -- a great manual focus zoom. After it happened, I learned it is a pretty common occurrance with this lens - the gears are cheap plastic.
I loved that lens, but I'm a little leary of Sigma after that.

Be sure and check the warranties -- I'd lean towards the one that has the longest one.

[tc95]

Mel,

I would go for the Nikon 55-300mm that one is made for the newer camera's....This one is usually 350 to 400...

Of the two Sigma's I would tell you to do the DG APO version...a little more but the glass is better...

Also, Sigma about a year ago added 3 years to all there lenses, when you have a reciept...call up there NY office... and talk to them...they may fix it still...631-585-1144 talk with Desirey she will put you to the right person....(Yes I call them a lot..!!!)

[Melany]

Originally Posted by tc95

Also, Sigma about a year ago added 3 years to all there lenses, when you have a reciept...call up there NY office... and talk to them...they may fix it still...631-585-1144 talk with Desirey she will put you to the right person....(Yes I call them a lot..!!!)

They ADDED three years to the original warranty? This is the first I've heard about it.

[tc95]

Here is a copy of the article....it was actually two years ago not one...MY BAD...

All Sigma Lenses have three years....EX lenses have 4 years...EX APO with OS have 5 years...


May 4, 2009
Sigma USA Extends Warranties on Non-EX Lenses
Good news for Nikonians who enjoy third-party lenses - Sigma Corporation USA announced today that it is extending it's standard one-year International Warranty on all non-EX lenses for two more years, as long as the optics was sold through an US authorized dealer. Previously, only the higher-end EX lenses enjoyed a three-year extended warranty from time of purchase.

Posted by covey22 at May 4, 2009 8:51 PM



If you want to look this up....in google... sigma extends lens warranty ....

[Melany]

Hmmmm I need to find the reciept. I bought it in 2009.