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Outdoor scene, tested with Nikon D2X
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To compare real-life performance
we shot the same scene with each lens within moments of each other using
a Nikon D2X set to Large Fine JPEG mode, optimised for quality rather than
size, and with A for Image Sharpening and Tone Compensation. All lenses
here were set to f8 using Aperture Priority mode. The crops are taken from
the originals and presented here at 100%. The image left was taken with the Nikon D2X using the Sigma 18-200mm at 35mm f8; the original JPEG measured 5.54MB. |
| The centre crops in the middle row clearly show the Sigma being the sharpest, although when it comes to the edges, the Nikkor lens takes the lead. Both out-perform the Tamron here. |
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
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Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-200mm 3.5-5.6G IF-ED
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Tamron AF18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD IF
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1/80, f8, 100 ISO
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1/80, f8, 100 ISO
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1/80, f8, 100 ISO
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1/80, f8, 100 ISO
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1/80, f8, 100 ISO
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1/80, f8, 100 ISO
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