Original Canon and Nikon lenses vs third-party lenses: myths and facts

The photographers were not affected by the prices or models from Canon or Nikon DSLR camera, will argue that they are more concerned to invest their money on the lens, instead of prioritizing the camera body. Once they are confident with the choice of a DSLR camera, photography enthusiast then began to hunt an additional lens, instead of just relying on the default kit lens. They are trying to buy original Canon or Nikon lenses. They may not think to buy a third-party lens camera manufactured by Tamron, Sigma, Rokinon, Tokina or other brands.

There is also a growing myth that if you use the original lens, then you will get brilliant and sharp picture, even guaranteed to be accurate. Also believed that the original lens is much more expensive than lenses manufactured by third party companies such as Rokinon, Sigma, Samyang, Sigma, Tokina or Carl Zeiss lenses, and more. 

It turns out this myth is not always true, either on the accuracy and sharpness or brilliance of photographs that can be produced by a third-party lenses. If the disputed from the aspect of price, it turns out the original Canon or Nikon lenses could be cheaper than lenses made by Sigma or Tamron.

 

Tamron vs Canon vs Nikkor. Image: youtube.com

Tamron or Sigma has a long experience to make a good lens for Canon and Nikon DSLR. There are a lot of their production lenses that have better features than the original lens Nikon or Canon, for example, an image stabilizer technology, which is not found on certain types of lenses in Canon and Nikon lenses. Perhaps this is what makes third-party lens becomes more expensive for the same type than the original lens Canon or Nikon. However, you will enjoy the image stabilization, so that you believe yourself to shoot at certain conditions.

Third party lenses. Image: billfortney.com

When you choose a superzoom lens or telephoto lens, it turns out you can get a longer zoom range on a third-party lens, even more affordable price. 

You can get this information from the online shops specialized in selling lenses and cameras. So that you are more confident, you need to look at the official website of Sigma, Tamron or Tokina, so you get more accurate information. Who knew you could find another lens with attractive offers such as a macro lens, wide angle lens or fixed lens.

Therefore, you need to see the catalog or information on the Internet, before you decide to buy a new lens for your DSLR camera. If you insist on buying original lens for Canon or Nikon camera, then you can buy a used lens. You can get a used lens in stores trusted in your town, if you have not got the guts to buy online. There is a community of photographers who are willing to share information about the lens used, you can even buy a lens that you dream to one of the members of that community.

Tokina, Tamron or Sigma? Image: keepsnap.com

Another way to get the original lens is to trade with your own lens. You can also buy original lens Nikon or Canon to pay in installments, of course with a credit card or other finance companies. If you have a steady income as an employee or have income from your online business, then you can realize your dream to get a telephoto lens or fixed lens. Make sure that you are wise you will not bother to pay off your credit card.

 

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My simple advice is, make sure beforehand about the type and model of the lens you need, not because it is affected by your friends or stuck on the original lens Canon or Nikon. Consider also the opinions or reviews of the camera lens in a leading photography magazine photographers or forum on the Internet. Hopefully this article can help you to get the best lenses for your photography activities. Because sharing is beautiful, please share this information with friends or family who have the same hobby with you, so that everyone can become a great photographer like you.