Sigma lens collection is a great alternative for photographers in budget. Generally, Sigma lenses are good optically and fast in auto focus performance. Some of them are quite unique, for example, Sigma 17-70mm and 150-500mm super telephoto zoom.
Sigma lenses below have HSM or built-in auto focus motor, therefore, it is fully compatible with Nikon D5000, D3000 and older models. Sigma HSM can’t beat Nikon AF-S in accuracy but they perform very well in many situations.
Here are some suitable Sigma lens for Nikon D5000 and D3000:
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 HSM Price: $480
This ultra-wide lens is a great alternative of better quality but expensive Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ($999) . Sigma 10-20mm is great for amateur landscape photography. Build quality is excellent and it produces very good image when stop down to f/8.
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS HSM Price: $450
It is a very versatile general purpose lens for walk around and event photography. This lens is equipped with OS (optical stabilization) which awesome in shooting low light photography. The aperture are quite big for amateur lens. This will be great lens if you are looking for a better quality lens to upgrade from your kit lens.
Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-5.6 OS HSM Price: $530
Sigma multipurpose, superzoom lens for any occasion. This lens is like two in one lens, wide + telephoto zoom. It is great for vacation because you don’t have to change lens. The lens is pretty sharp in wide angle part, but not very good in telephoto part. Sigma 18-250mm is not as good optically compare to Nikon version of 18-200mm which is the best in the market so far. But it is still a good deal if you consider the versatility.
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 HSM Price: $750
Sigma medium telephoto lens mimics the popular 70-200mm in 35mm film SLR camera. Due to its big aperture, it is good for many kinds of photography, including for portrait, wedding, indoor sport such as basketball or volleyball. It is relatively light compared to regular 70-200 lens. In addition, the built-quality of this lens is pro grade.
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 OS HSM Price: $999
This super telephoto zoom lens is excellent for wildlife and nature photography. It has great reach which make this lens unique. It does not focus very fast, but it is acceptable. Because it has a small maximum aperture, it is great only in bright day condition. Most of the time, you will have to stick this lens to monopod or tripod due to the heavy and bulky size.
That’s all folks. You can get your lenses from Amazon, they have a very competitive price and great service. I hope this can help you and have fun making pictures with the lenses!
Related: Nikon lenses for D3000, D5000, D60 and D40 or Tamron lenses
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I have an older Nikon and upgrading to a d5000. I like them for the light weight. I been photographing for 20 years and will not us any other lens than a Sigma. I use the 18-55mm telephoto, 18-125mm telephoto, and the 70-300mm telephoto lens. You can’t beat the Quality of Sigma. I use them for Nature photography and Wedding photography
I have a Nikon D3000
Amazing Camera!!
I like information about lens !
Thanks
Eric
I love my Nikon D60. I bought it used along with a 35mm f/1.8 lens. Now it’s time for a telephoto lens. Thanks for the info here!
hai, which one is better for nikon D3000, is it nikkor 18-200mm or sigma 18-250mm? For potrait which one you guys prefer? For candid?
Nikon one is better.
Sigma adds an optical stabilizer called OS on their 70-300mm and it works well, and it will AF with Nikon D5000 and below, even no HSM mark (just a slow focus motor). I currently writing a review for this lens. I think the Sigma 70-300mm DG OS can be listed here as a cheap tele lens (under $450).
How can you call these affordable alternatives when the Nikon 18-55 kit lens and the Nikon AF S 55-200mm VR are both excellent lenses that cost less than all of the above Sigma’s?
Hi Don, these Sigma lenses are a step up from the kit lenses.
Does the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS HSM auto focus on a Nikon D5000?
Does the lens have a built-in motor since the D5000 body doesn’t?
yes it does because the lens has internal focusing motor (HSM).