Need opinions of telephoto zoom lens for canon

Diablo · 14th February 2004

Looking at the either 70-200mm or 80-200mm

So far the popular ones are:
1) EF70-200 F4L
2) Tokina ATX 80-200 F2.8
3) Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF HSM

Amongst all these, I guess the canon lens is the most ex, but is it still a good buy compared to the others?

clive · 14th February 2004

from past experience: tokina lens + canon body has one drawback: the AF will feel like scratching nails on blackboard. however all else will be ok.

AlexLum · 15th February 2004

Was looking at similar range & lenses as well...
So far the Canon & Sigma one rating is quite good.

http://www.photozone.de/bindex2.html

denniskee · 15th February 2004

Pls note that canon 70-200, f4 does not comes with a triport collar, and will have to be special ordered (about S$200). Hence it is more expensive than the other 2 lens. But the resale value is there.

My friend went through the ordeal of hunting for the collar, but was very lucky to have found one through my other friend.

The Sigma lens is heavier than the Canon lens, you might want to take that into consideration. Don't end up selling the lens in a month or two due to its weight (like those guys selling their 70-200, f2.8, IS).

Optical wise, if you use f4 or f8 with the Sigma lens, the MTF rating is very closely match with Canon lens.

Never use the Tokina, so can't say much.

HelmetBox · 15th February 2004

Originally Posted by denniskee

Pls note that canon 70-200, f4 does not comes with a triport collar, and will have to be special ordered (about S$200). Hence it is more expensive than the other 2 lens. But the resale value is there.

My friend went through the ordeal of hunting for the collar, but was very lucky to have found one through my other friend.

the F4 L is still light enough to go without a collar. That is why its not included.

HelmetBox · 15th February 2004

Originally Posted by Diablo

Looking at the either 70-200mm or 80-200mm

So far the popular ones are:
1) EF70-200 F4L
2) Tokina ATX 80-200 F2.8
3) Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF HSM

Amongst all these, I guess the canon lens is the most ex, but is it still a good buy compared to the others?

item 1 is F4 so cannot compare with item 2 and 3.

Item 2 is 80mm while item 3 is 70mm so also not a very good comparison.

hehe.......

70-200L IS?

why not search the forum. I'm sure you'll get alot of talk on these lenses

denniskee · 15th February 2004

Originally Posted by HelmetBox

the F4 L is still light enough to go without a collar. That is why its not included.

Cant agree on that, needs to be triport mounted when taking night shots.

HelmetBox · 15th February 2004

Originally Posted by denniskee

Cant agree on that, needs to be triport mounted when taking night shots.

ahh? yah lah, mount on tripod but since its light enuff to balance, you can mount the tripod to ur camera instead wat....... hehe.......

denniskee · 15th February 2004

that was what my friend said too.

HelmetBox · 15th February 2004

kekeke... u have a weird fren indeed.

Anyway its hard to get a tripod collar for the F4L, so its either to go for a compatible or to spend some good money sourcing for it

14th February 2004	#1
Diablo Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 209	Need opinions of telephoto zoom lens for canon Looking at the either 70-200mm or 80-200mm So far the popular ones are: 1) EF70-200 F4L 2) Tokina ATX 80-200 F2.8 3) Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF HSM Amongst all these, I guess the canon lens is the most ex, but is it still a good buy compared to the others?

15th February 2004	#4
denniskee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: bukit batok Posts: 4,211	Pls note that canon 70-200, f4 does not comes with a triport collar, and will have to be special ordered (about S$200). Hence it is more expensive than the other 2 lens. But the resale value is there. My friend went through the ordeal of hunting for the collar, but was very lucky to have found one through my other friend. The Sigma lens is heavier than the Canon lens, you might want to take that into consideration. Don't end up selling the lens in a month or two due to its weight (like those guys selling their 70-200, f2.8, IS). Optical wise, if you use f4 or f8 with the Sigma lens, the MTF rating is very closely match with Canon lens. Never use the Tokina, so can't say much. __________________ photography makes one sees things from all angles.

15th February 2004	#9
denniskee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: bukit batok Posts: 4,211	that was what my friend said too. __________________ photography makes one sees things from all angles.

14th February 2004	#2
clive Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,573	from past experience: tokina lens + canon body has one drawback: the AF will feel like scratching nails on blackboard. however all else will be ok.

15th February 2004	#3
AlexLum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 256	Was looking at similar range & lenses as well... So far the Canon & Sigma one rating is quite good. http://www.photozone.de/bindex2.html

15th February 2004	#10
HelmetBox Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,312	kekeke... u have a weird fren indeed. Anyway its hard to get a tripod collar for the F4L, so its either to go for a compatible or to spend some good money sourcing for it