Sigma or Canon (70 - 200mm f2.8)

mustdoit · 30th April 2006

Hi everyone,

I am pretty new to DSLR photography and am keen to buy a new lense.
I am currently using D350
I am searching and am confuse of what is better.
Sigma or Canon.
Someone offered my a Canon 70 - 200mm f2.8 but 10yrs old.
I check with Canon and they told me all equipments have life span and that if they were me, they will not buy it.
That really send me into a total ??????

Should i buy a new Sigma DG lense at S$1400
Or a 10yrs old Canon at S$1600

Please give me your best and honest advise.
Thanks

syazkal · 30th April 2006

Originally Posted by mustdoit

Hi everyone,

I am pretty new to DSLR photography and am keen to buy a new lense.
I am currently using D350
I am searching and am confuse of what is better.
Sigma or Canon.
Someone offered my a Canon 70 - 200mm f2.8 but 10yrs old.
I check with Canon and they told me all equipments have life span and that if they were me, they will not buy it.
That really send me into a total ??????

Should i buy a new Sigma DG lense at S$1400
Or a 10yrs old Canon at S$1600

Please give me your best and honest advise.
Thanks

Brand new Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS selling for $2850 here in CS.
If on budget go for the Canon 70-200 f4L price around $1200 new, here.... USM much faster then HSM.....just my humble advice.

70-200 f4 user.....
.might be biased on the L...do make a wise choice n good luck

Cheers

+evenstar · 30th April 2006

the canon lens anytime.

raptor84 · 30th April 2006

If you dont really need the speed of a 2.8 I'd suggest going for a new 70-200 f/4 for $1200

JediForce4ever · 30th April 2006

Get a new 70-200mmf2.8L.
If you are sure that you dont need IS, this will be your final purchase for this range.

NE clicks clicks · 2nd May 2006

IMO,all above mention lenses are fantastic lenses.
Apart from the price, ask yourself this questions:

*Is the extra stop important to you (in the case of Sigma vs Canon 70-200 f/4L)?
*Are you concern with the weight of the lens? (Sigma is 1270gm, Canon 70-200f/4L is 705gm and Canon 70-200f/2.8L is 1310gm)
*Are you concern with resale value (if you are one who like to buy and sell)

Maybe this will help in someway to decide on your choice.

30th April 2006	#1
mustdoit Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 80	Sigma or Canon (70 - 200mm f2.8) Hi everyone, I am pretty new to DSLR photography and am keen to buy a new lense. I am currently using D350 I am searching and am confuse of what is better. Sigma or Canon. Someone offered my a Canon 70 - 200mm f2.8 but 10yrs old. I check with Canon and they told me all equipments have life span and that if they were me, they will not buy it. That really send me into a total ?????? Should i buy a new Sigma DG lense at S$1400 Or a 10yrs old Canon at S$1600 Please give me your best and honest advise. Thanks

30th April 2006	#3
+evenstar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,452	Re: Sigma or Canon (70 - 200mm f2.8) the canon lens anytime. __________________ the SEARCH FUNCTION is there for a reason. USE IT!

30th April 2006	#4
raptor84 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,282	Re: Sigma or Canon (70 - 200mm f2.8) If you dont really need the speed of a 2.8 I'd suggest going for a new 70-200 f/4 for $1200 __________________ Pet Portrait Portfolio Stock Photos for sale

30th April 2006	#5
JediForce4ever Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Singapore, CanonGraphers.org Posts: 3,163	Re: Sigma or Canon (70 - 200mm f2.8) Get a new 70-200mmf2.8L. If you are sure that you dont need IS, this will be your final purchase for this range.

2nd May 2006	#6
NE clicks clicks Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 492	Re: Sigma or Canon (70 - 200mm f2.8) IMO,all above mention lenses are fantastic lenses. Apart from the price, ask yourself this questions: Is the extra stop important to you (in the case of Sigma vs Canon 70-200 f/4L)? Are you concern with the weight of the lens? (Sigma is 1270gm, Canon 70-200f/4L is 705gm and Canon 70-200f/2.8L is 1310gm) *Are you concern with resale value (if you are one who like to buy and sell) Maybe this will help in someway to decide on your choice.