sigma lens for nikon ??

[1153rsmith]

Hey guys,

I am new to Nikon (just bought a d3000) and new to the photo board.

I am wanting to get a longer lens. mine came with a 18mm-55mm that just doesn't get out there far enough. Because of money, I have been looking at Nikon 55-200mm VR lens, but have run across a Sigma 55-200 on craigslist for considerably less.

My question is for those of you with experience with both the nikon and sigma lenses. Would the sigma be a good substitute, even if it does not have a VR feature? Price wise, it is much cheaper... I just don't want to get something I won't be happy with. The 18-55 lens that came with the camera takes great pics, I just need some distance.

Help!!!:confused3

[Gianna'sPapa]

I'm not a Nikon shooter (Pentax), but here is a review of the lens from slrgear.com.

http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/177/cat/31

I'm assuming this is the older non HSM version. I'll leave any other evaluations to the Nikon shooters. I personally own three Sigma lenses and have had good luck with them.

[ssanders79]

If it is an older lens then it might not have an internal auto focus motor leaving you to manually focus.