 Minor Arias |
Canon or Sigma lense for my XTi Hello all. I'm just about to buy a 300mm lens for my Canon XTi camera. My budget is not that big so from my research I have found a couple of possible options from which I would like to hear your comments. First option I'm seeing is the: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens which has been greatly recommended by a friend of mine and has the additional advantage of being Macro as well. The second option I have is: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom. I have no references of this one but I like the idea of having my gear on the same branding. I'd higly appreciate your comments on this so I can take the best decision. None of the lenses are IS but unfortunately I don't have the money to buy an IS lens so for now I will give it a try. If there is a third option you think I may consider, please let me know as well. From my point of view, Sigma has 2 possible advantages against the Canon one which are the Macro and that it's range goes from 70mm and not from 75mm. Thanks so much in advanced for your help.
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Samuel Smith |
hey minor, I have a tamron 70-300,which I like quite well,with the macro designation.the macro thing is kinda bogus.even though it (works) you won't get good macro results,more of a sales gimmick. the 70 vs 75,not a big deal. the usm on the canon might be a big plus for faster focusing,yet might make it heavier for carrying around. whichever you buy,when in the future you decide to purchase a converter,1.4 or 2x,make sure it's the same brand for best performance. I have one sigma lens.a 20-35.very quick af and very sharp.i've had it 12+ years with no problems.oh yeah,i bought it used.then again i've never heard any thing bad about a canon lens other than the usual one in a thousand who does have a problem. good luck,sam
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Minor Arias |
Hey Sma, thanks alot for taking your time to reply. Appreciate your comment :-) At the end, I decided for the Sigma one, just waiting for it toi test it out together with my new Speedlite 580 EX II :-D woohoo.. Again thanks ;)
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