Best Third Party Lenses For Canon And Nikon

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If you are a brand name purest then this post is not for you. However...if you are willing to look beyond your Canon, or Nikon brand, and are willing to save some money in the process to gain some lenses that offer excellent performance, than you are in for a treat!

We are going to cover a variety of lenses that cost less than a thousand dollars. Some will cost so little you won't believe your eyes! All of these lenses will vary in build quality and some will have trade-offs. You have to decide which is the right one for you.

Let's get started with our third party lens shoot out. Photo to the right is a Sigma Art Lens that offers superb quality that you can read about below.

1. First up is the most expensive lens of our lineup. At $949 you just might find this lens worth every penny. It is the  Sigma 311101 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon Cameras It is very sturdy and has an aperture range of F1.4 to F16. It has excellent build quality and many say it outperforms the Canon 1.4 in any way, at a lower price. Click the link provided and see all the specs for yourself. For Nikon cameras click Here
2. Next up is the  Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras At around $499 it is nearly half the price of the bigger brother above. It features a plastic barrel and metal mount, no image stabilization and weighs 1.11 pounds. Useful for those who are looking for a fast normal lens with quick auto focus. It is large and heavy for a 50mm 1.4 however, so if you are looking for small and lightweight this is not for you. You will save $100 off by using our provided link. You can order the Nikon version of this lens Here
3. Here is the Sigma 635101 24-105mm F 4.0 DG OS HSM Zoom Lens for Canon EF This lens is very versatile and high quality. The Nikon link is Here I am going to put a video of this lens vs. the Canon 24-105 f4 and I want to see what you guys think. Canon the Sigma kick Canon Butt? Please leave your comments on this blog.
4. Looking for the ultimate 'Vacation Lens?' If you are planning a vacation and don't want to lug around a million lenses with you, okay maybe not a million but you get the idea. Wide angle, portrait length ect, then this  Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD All-In-One Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR, Model BOO8E Filter Size 062mm is the one for you. You can view the Nikon version Here Save $200 off with our link. Both versions are not recommend for sports that require fast auto focus.
5. Telephoto on a budget for Nikon.  Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SLD DG Macro Lens with built in motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Up to 300mm for a lens that won't break you bank.
6. Last but not least. This is the cheapest 50mm 1.8 prime I have ever seen so far brand new. Less than half the price of the Canon "Nifty Fifty." This little lens by Yongnuo is definitely worth checking out and you can't beat its price Yongnuo 50mm 1.8

 So there you have a handful of lenses that can prove to be a great value to you for years to come. No matter what your type of photography surely at least one of these lenses can be added to your arsenal. Before you think about trading out that crop sensor DSLR body you own, thinks of upgrading your lenses first. That way when you do decide to go full frame you already have lenses for it and you can use your crops sensor body as a backup, especially if you are going to become a wedding photographer.

This video will show the Sigma 24-105vs. Canon 24-105.






 Who won? You be the judge. Here is the link again for the Sigma 24-105 for Canon cameras. Here is the link for Nikon

Well goodbye for now, we hope you enjoyed our lens buying guide and comparison. Check out our other blog Photography For Beginners where show you how to use the equipment you buy. Nothing worse that having great equipment and not knowing how to use it.