Advice pls, Canon 70-200 f4L or Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX?
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There's someone selling both IS and nonIS version. you can check it out. I think the price is reasonable.
http://classifieds.yahoo.com/displa...table&cc=merchandise&ce_login=kenghor&intl=sg
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Thx, afiend...
Tat's exactly wat I'm planning for, f4L is da top candidate for me. Its easy to carry but yet doesn't sacrifice da quality. I also got 24-85 USM with 67mm thread of which I can share filters with f4L. Furthermore its only 2 stop slower than his big bro, I guess I can live with that, provided it doesn't break my shoulder at da end of da day...
But then again, f2.8L is really tempting, I mean REALLY TEMPTING...;p
Duh! Hard decision...
Originally posted by henavs
Furthermore its only 2 stop slower than his big bro, I guess I can live with that, provided it doesn't break my shoulder at da end of da day...
But then again, f2.8L is really tempting, I mean REALLY TEMPTING...;p
Duh! Hard decision...
Just a correction to henavs, f2.8 is only ONE stop faster than
f4.0. So the difference isn't that great.
f3.5 is only a half-stop. The subsequent f-number of the next stop is always roughly 1.4x the current stop.
So complete stops are f1.0, f1.4, f.2.0, f2.8, f4.0, f5.6, f8.0, f11.0
f16, f22.
If weight is not a problem for u,then get e 2nd hand 70-200 f2.8L USM or else e 70-200 f4L IS USM. I enjoy shooting without any stress on my shoulder but sometime have to bear with it if i want Fast & high quality lens. Once a professional said tat no matter how very good a lens or tripod is,if its too heavy u have to leave it in e hotel room when u go for assignment.
I bought the Sigma 70-200 EX 2.8 HSM from AP 3 weeks ago... cost me $1248 all in. I have since seen 2 such lenses for sale in "buy & sell" - one for $850, the other for $1,000. I also got to use it with an Eos30 on the weekend shooting model aircraft at my flying club - currently awaiting the results from Standard Photo 
If price is not a concern, then I understand that the EF is a better lens, but AP quoted me $3k, so I opted to go Sigma. Anyway, with a Sigma 2x teleconverter, you will still get f5.6 out of it so it should continue to work well outdoors. One thing is certain, the kit gets heavy after about 5 mins, so some dumbell training may be required
If price is not a concern, then I understand that the EF is a better lens, but AP quoted me $3k, so I opted to go Sigma. Anyway, with a Sigma 2x teleconverter, you will still get f5.6 out of it so it should continue to work well outdoors. One thing is certain, the kit gets heavy after about 5 mins, so some dumbell training may be required
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think optically not there... the only good thing is the IS.
This lens is part of "75-300" series, together with 75-300 III USM & 75-300 III.
I guess its not fair to compare it with its bigger brothers, those of mid-range USM & L lenses...But dun be dishearten by da fact tat its only an entry level lens with IS, bcoz it will always be a good lens in da hand of good user...
if you are not a low light freak with a 35 f2, 24 1.4, 85 1.2 or the 50 1.4 and you are not going to shoot avalable light indoors often, then the f4L should suffice (its got flourite too!), i've read that optically it matches the 2.8L (some claim even better hehe!). the resale price will also be better (in terms of depreciation) than the sick-ma on any given day.... 
Hi henavs...So have u chosen which lens to get yet?Originally posted by henavs
This lens is part of "75-300" series, together with 75-300 III USM & 75-300 III.
I guess its not fair to compare it with its bigger brothers, those of mid-range USM & L lenses...But dun be dishearten by da fact tat its only an entry level lens with IS, bcoz it will always be a good lens in da hand of good user...
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