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Archive 2009 · 70-200/2.8?

  
 
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p.1 #1 · 70-200/2.8?


Looking for a 70-200/2.8 for my 5D to photograph my niece's wedding (well, at least that's my excuse ). It has to be sharp wide open, creamy bokeh, and with a nice 3D pop. Oh, and auto-focus is a must, but can live without IS. My budget is at or below $700.

I have narrowed it down to Tamron SP and Sigma DG HSM. So far have seen nice renditions from my Sigma 24-60, 150/2.8 and Bigma (I love the Bigma). But have been reading horror stories about their 70-200 either back or front focusing.

Options/ideas/debates?

Thanks...



Apr 03, 2009 at 02:08 AM
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p.1 #2 · 70-200/2.8?


Rent a Canon 70-200 2.8 IS for the day.


Apr 03, 2009 at 06:35 AM
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p.1 #3 · 70-200/2.8?


Ditto on the rental ...

Lensrentals.com has much to choose from



Apr 04, 2009 at 11:25 AM
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p.1 #4 · 70-200/2.8?


Try the Canon forum..

Look for a used 70-200/2.8 non-IS. They sell up here for around 1100 so should be close to your budget down in the US.

Forget about the Tamron / Sigma. Although they make some good lenses, this ain't it. And I love my Sigma 150/2.8 Macro.



Apr 04, 2009 at 01:00 PM





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