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AvMan
December 20th, 2013, 12:40 PM
Hi everyone, I'm thinking of getting the Sigma 70-300mm for Christmas but I'm not sure if the non-APO version of the lens will auto-focus with my Nikon D3100 body. The APO version is more expensive and I'm willing to sacrifice the image stabilization as long as I can auto-focus. SO, does anyone know if i'll be OK with the standard version?
unknownuser
December 21st, 2013, 11:43 PM
Honestly, I'd take image-stabilization over auto-focus any day.

Non IS means that you're either going to have to shoot at relatively high shutter speeds, carry around a tripod, or deal with blurry photos... Non-IS is a pain...
AvMan
December 23rd, 2013, 01:00 PM
Honestly, I'd take image-stabilization over auto-focus any day.

Non IS means that you're either going to have to shoot at relatively high shutter speeds, carry around a tripod, or deal with blurry photos... Non-IS is a pain...

Thanks for your help, realized in the end that APO isn't actually IS at all, its a type of glass that prevents aberration. Neither the APO or non APO have IS anyway! Seems to be ok though, good results with a tripod :D
unknownuser
December 23rd, 2013, 03:16 PM
Thanks for your help, realized in the end that APO isn't actually IS at all, its a type of glass that prevents aberration. Neither the APO or non APO have IS anyway! Seems to be ok though, good results with a tripod :D
Ah, ok...

Is there a huge difference with image quality ratings between the two lenses? If it's not too big of a difference in quality, you could save a little bit by going with the non-APO and maybe putting some money toward a good filter from B&W or Hoya?
AvMan
January 7th, 2014, 04:39 PM
Ah, ok...

Is there a huge difference with image quality ratings between the two lenses? If it's not too big of a difference in quality, you could save a little bit by going with the non-APO and maybe putting some money toward a good filter from B&W or Hoya?

Ive been using the non APO now for a few weeks and I havent noticed any difference in quality. There isnt any fringing or anything around the image so it was worth saving the money and going for the non APO. Yeah, your filter idea is a good one, might look into it. Thanks!
PythonProject
January 7th, 2014, 05:27 PM
Honestly, you can cope without is or af ;) Like it has been said been said, you definitely need to get a good filter.
unknownuser
January 7th, 2014, 08:23 PM
Ive been using the non APO now for a few weeks and I havent noticed any difference in quality. There isnt any fringing or anything around the image so it was worth saving the money and going for the non APO. Yeah, your filter idea is a good one, might look into it. Thanks!
That's good, enjoy it!