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Archive 2011 · Cannon vs Sigma 70-200mm Lens

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p.2 #1 · Cannon vs Sigma 70-200mm Lens

DoubleB wrote:
Thanks for that advice. Will that 1.4x TC fit my t1i?

Yep.

Canon 70-200 2.8IS Mk2 is by far, one of the best lenses Canon makes.

Dec 24, 2011 at 03:20 AM

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p.2 #2 · Cannon vs Sigma 70-200mm Lens

Imagemaster wrote:
DoubleB wrote:
My ultimate goal is a 120-300mm f2.8 lens, but that will have to wait a while longer.

Bad choice, IMO. Get the Canon 70-200 now and a 1.4x TC later.

Not if he wants 300 2.8 it isn't....

Dec 24, 2011 at 03:42 AM

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p.2 #3 · Cannon vs Sigma 70-200mm Lens

Thanks for all the advice. I may now be leaning towards the Cannon...Maybe Santa will drop a few $$ tomorrow before he retires until next year...
I'm really looking for that quality, sharp image.

One last question..If the 1.4x TC fits my camera and I do get the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, wouldn't I lose one stop?

Dec 24, 2011 at 03:43 PM

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p.2 #4 · Cannon vs Sigma 70-200mm Lens

Quoting specs for Canon EF 1.4x II Extender:

"The extender will cut back the amount of light by one f/stop. For example using a 1.4x teleconverter with a 300mm f/2.8 lens will effectively increase the focal length to approximately 420mm and the f/2.8 aperture will now be f/4."

Get the Canon!!! My next purchase will be the Canon 70-200!!!

Dec 24, 2011 at 04:01 PM

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p.2 #5 · Cannon vs Sigma 70-200mm Lens

GC5 wrote:
Imagemaster wrote:
DoubleB wrote:
My ultimate goal is a 120-300mm f2.8 lens, but that will have to wait a while longer.

Bad choice, IMO. Get the Canon 70-200 now and a 1.4x TC later.

Not if he wants 300 2.8 it isn't....

What he wants and what he can afford are two different things.

Dec 24, 2011 at 05:09 PM

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p.2 #6 · Cannon vs Sigma 70-200mm Lens

DoubleB wrote:
One last question..If the 1.4x TC fits my camera and I do get the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, wouldn't I lose one stop?

That is something you should know even before buying expensive lenses.

Dec 24, 2011 at 05:10 PM

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