High standards
Most of us use standard zoom lenses for most of the time.
Matthew Richards picks out the best DX-format options
The contenders
NIKON AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II £200, $250
NIKON AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR £200, $395
SIGMA 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM £310, $420
SIGMA 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C £330, $400
TAMRON SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] £330, $650
NIKON AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR £430, $700
NIKON AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR £870, $1070
NIKON AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED £980, $1500126 March 2016 http://www.digitalcameraworld.com
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