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p.3 #1 · Cannon 70-200 v Sigma 120-300

I have both; the 120-300 is a heavy beast but captures gorgeous, stunning images. I can't say what is different, but I actually prefer them to those from the legendary 70-200 f/2.8 non-IS Canon. The color and "pop" just seems better. The 120-300 can be handheld if you're relatively strong. Best price I found was at Sigma4Less.

On a side note, I've often heard that the 120-300 is sharper than the Sigma 300 f/2.8 prime. It also takes the Sigma 1.4x TC with very little IQ loss, which is why I sold my Canon 400 f/5.6.

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Edited on Jul 25, 2008 at 01:37 PM

Jul 25, 2008 at 01:32 PM

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p.3 #2 · Cannon 70-200 v Sigma 120-300

Fred Deutsch wrote:
Can anyone comment about the importance of the IS fuinction on the Canon 300 2.8? Obviously the used non-IS version is less costly. How important do you find the function? Worth the add'l cost?

IS isn't very useful for sports.

Jul 25, 2008 at 02:38 PM

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p.3 #3 · Cannon 70-200 v Sigma 120-300

Fred, I see you have a 5D. Rather than a lens, a 1.6 crop body might be a better choice. Even the XSi (or whatever the new rebel is called)

Edit: Looking at fps, the 40D would be a better choice. Although only 10mp, the sensor is a lot more dense that the 5D.

Edited on Jul 25, 2008 at 02:58 PM

Jul 25, 2008 at 02:41 PM

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p.3 #4 · Cannon 70-200 v Sigma 120-300

Thanks for the suggestion to move from my 5D to a 40D but that probably not realisitc for me. I know it's a wonderful camera, but my next camera will either be the next generation of the 5D, or, maybe there won't be a next camera (I'm pretty satisfied with the 5D).

Lenses -- that's another story. I wanna keep experimenting.

Jul 25, 2008 at 04:18 PM

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p.3 #5 · Cannon 70-200 v Sigma 120-300

I keep salivating over the thought of an affordable used 1-series with low shutter count.

Jul 25, 2008 at 05:01 PM

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