Nikon Vs Canon Lenses: Price Vs Sharpness

[SNAP!]

Price vs Sharpness

Which company has the larger assortment of sharp lenses at more affordable prices?

I'm starting over (from olympus) and I'm researching which of the two champion companies to go with.

I'll be starting with either a canon t1i or a nikon d90 and building from there when i have the money.

Opinions/Options of which to invest in?

[Joseph Hoetzl]

Being a Canon shooter, I'm going to say Canon, but I am not a fan of the ergonomics of the T1i body/design, nor any of the rebel series. But, I'd also say that the new 7D is a vast improvement on the 50D/nnD series. Alas, add $1000 for that...
In most cases, full frame bodies will yield even more sharpness just in shear nature of the pixel density vs. sensor size, but again, add $$$...

Just about any camera/lens, at the right aperture, and lighting can give you a darn sharp image, but it also depends on speaking of landscapes vs studio strobed setups, vs wildlife out at 500mm+ lens territory.

For a studio setup, the 100mm f/2.8 macro lens can be used as a VERY nice portrait lens, although it can be a bit long, especially on a crop camera, but bang for buck/sharpness for buck, that Canon macro is very nice, even on a crop camera.

[GlennTuttle]

I disagree with Joseph, not any lens can give you a sharp image, at least by our standards Tarilyn. We aim to be pros. If you want a sharp lens fora great price, check out the Tamron 28-75 2.8. For $350 it can't be beat and it focus's like lighting, plus you can get it for canon or Nikon!

[SNAP!]

ok thanks guys. everyone is suggestions to go with the nikon d90 and a 50mm lens to start. being that i mostly used my 50mm and 35mm prime, its not a huge jump from what i had

[Joseph Hoetzl]

OK, I will agree that the Tamron 28-75 2.8 is a darn nice lens.

But I think when we are talking sharpness, and lenses in general, I meant more so that every lens has a sweet spot in terms of the best aperture for it. A lot of lenses may go to f2.8, but they won't look their sharpest at that aperture.

Also, when checking sharpness, if you are pixel peeping, sure, there are some that are better, but I'm just not a fan of pixel peeping...

[valeria Maryash]

Can the Tamron 28-75 2.8 work on a Nikon D200?

Also, my friend has the Nikon D90 and I have used it several times and I see the pictures she has and I love that camera. I was thinking of getting one for myself..much easier to carry around than the D200 sometimes..lol...either way...it's a darn nice camera..don't really know much about Canon tho. Good luck!

[Bryan Pascual]

Tarilyn, you can't go wrong with the D90, and about the lenses I got both 35 & 50 F/1.8 versions, both of them are sharp but the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 AF-S is the winner in terms of sharpness, speed, colors and etc.. only problem with the 35 f/1.8 its not for full frame.