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Old November 24th 05, 06:42 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
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Default Canon 20D or Nikon D70s?


"David Geesaman" wrote in message
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ian lincoln wrote:
"Per Ting" wrote in message
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How these two compare, the price of cannon is slightly higher, but in
terms
of quality how do they compare. I am thinking of D70s with 18-70 kit
lens
and 20D with 17-85 IS lens. How do the lenses compare? Any suggestion
for
better wakl around lenses to go with each? I have heard good things
about
Sigma 18-50 and 18-200 lenses.

Thanks


Stay away from the sigma lenses. Vastly inferior.


Sigma snobbery at its finest.


Absolutely not. I own a lens. One was enough. Someone else mentioned the
sigma/canon problems. REchipping etc. If you have ever held a brand new
top end sigma lens in your hand and watch the end fall off. Then again
after returning from sigma for repair. Their cheap dx lenses for digital
cameras are the very worst. If you must go non manufacturer brand go tamron
or tokina. Trust me when i say sigma sell most cos dealers like 'em. They
like em cos they are cheaper than the other brands but still have a better
markup not because of any optical or build quality merits.