 Ryan C. Lee Chow |
Differences in Lens For a while now I have been visiting your site and found it very interesting and helpful but there is one topic that I haven't come across yet and would appreciate a little advice. I am an amature photographer and I'm looking for a new lens. Right now I have a Canon Eos Rebel Ti with a 28-90mm II USM lens. I am looking to pursue nature photography and would like to get a lens of at least 100-300mm. The problem I am having is selecting the brand and also the features of the lens. Right now I am looking to get the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM but find it a bit too pricey. Is there a cheaper alternative or should I go with the best from the start. Thanks in advance!
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Jon Close |
If you're most interested in the 300mm to 400mm, the EF 400 f/5.6L USM (not IS) and EF 300 f/4L IS USM are $200-300 less than the 100-400 IS and just as good. Another option would be the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 EX HSM with their matched 2x APO teleconverter. This would be pretty good and even more flexible than the 100-400 (though w/o IS) for under $900. (I personally went with the EF 70-200 f/2.8L USM and Canon TCs, but that's as expensive as the 100-400 IS) There are lots of options for less, what price level would be good for you?
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Ryan C. Lee Chow |
Thanks alot for the information Jon, I will seriously consider the Sigma lens you referred to. The price range I am willing to work with is between 200-500 US. Thanks again for your advice!
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