Here're some quick'n dirty sample images taken with the D200 and RAW-converted via RawShooter Premium.
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Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
320
Focal Length
150.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/2.8 @ 1/750s
Size
3898x2613
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
160
Focal Length
50.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/8.0 @ 1/320s
Size
2613x3898
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
400
Focal Length
120.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/2.8 @ 1/125s
Size
2613x3898
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
400
Focal Length
102.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/2.8 @ 1/160s
Size
3898x2613
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
250
Focal Length
150.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/2.8 @ 1/1500s
Size
3898x2613
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
400
Focal Length
98.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/4.0 @ 1/1000s
Size
3898x2613
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
400
Focal Length
150.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/4.0 @ 1/320s
Size
2613x3898
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D200
ISO Speed
320
Focal Length
150.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/2.8 @ 1/5000s
Size
2613x3898
Verdict
The Sigma is an impressive lens with only few weaknesses. The resolution is
excellent at 50mm and 100mm and (roughly) very good at 150mm although the
quality could be a little better at f/2.8 here. While not formally tested
the close focus performance (@ 150mm < 1.5m) seems to fairly poor.
Distortions and CAs are well controlled. Vignetting is a slight problem at
150mm @ f/2.8 only. The bokeh (out-of-focus blur) is pretty good especially
for a zoom lens. The build quality of the lens is excellent although some may
miss a tripod mount. The AF is a bit unsure at times but the AF accuracy of
the (serviced) sample was generally fine.
The question of the day is probably - Sigma or Tokina ? That's too close
to tell I think.
