recommend good eos 300mm zoom lens

In message ,
(Georgette Preddy) wrote:

"Tony Spadaro" wrote in message .com...

Get the IS version of the 75-300 Canon. It will blow the Sigmas away.

Canon L zooms are totally uncompetive with EX and non-EX Sigma zooms
in this range, see...

http://www.photozone.de/2Equipment/easytxt.htm#Ztelel

You forgot to mention that the two best-rated Sigma lenses in that
category cost 2.5x and 7.5x as much as the Canon 75-300 IS. The Sigma
lenses that were cheaper and slightly better-rated did not have IS.
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John P Sheehy

In message ,
Randall Ainsworth wrote:

In article , Georgette
Preddy wrote:
Canon L zooms are totally uncompetive with EX and non-EX Sigma zooms
in this range, see...

For once you're right. Any lens made by Canon will smoke any lens made
by Sigma.

That's a ridiculous statement. Many Canon lenses have less than stellar
optical performance, and build quality. Many can be bettered by Sigma
lenses.

The real problems with Sigma lenses are compatibility issues, and lack
of IS on most lenses.
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John P Sheehy

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The real problems with Sigma lenses are compatibility issues, and lack
of IS on most lenses.

Do any Sigma lenses have IS?

Phil

In message ,
Phil Wheeler wrote:

wrote:

The real problems with Sigma lenses are compatibility issues, and lack
of IS on most lenses.

Do any Sigma lenses have IS?

Yes, but they call it "OS".
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John P Sheehy

"Phil Wheeler" wrote in message
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wrote:

The real problems with Sigma lenses are compatibility issues, and lack
of IS on most lenses.

Do any Sigma lenses have IS?

Phil

One, the 80-400 O(ptical)S(tabilization). It runs about $1100 on B&H, right
close to the Canon 100-400 IS at $1300.

--
Skip Middleton
http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com

"Skip M" wrote in message
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"Phil Wheeler" wrote in message
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wrote:

The real problems with Sigma lenses are compatibility issues, and lack
of IS on most lenses.

Do any Sigma lenses have IS?

Phil

One, the 80-400 O(ptical)S(tabilization). It runs about $1100 on B&H,
right
close to the Canon 100-400 IS at $1300.

When spending that kind of money, it's a tough sell for Sigma. Canon lenses
are a better investment when one thinks about future cameras and reselling.
I own a Canon camera and one Sigma lens, which I really like, and am not
bashing Sigma! However, if and when I can afford IS in an L class lens,
I'll most likely buy Canon glass.

"Charles Schuler" wrote in message
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"Skip M" wrote in message
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"Phil Wheeler" wrote in message
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wrote:

The real problems with Sigma lenses are compatibility issues, and
lack
of IS on most lenses.

Do any Sigma lenses have IS?

Phil

One, the 80-400 O(ptical)S(tabilization). It runs about $1100 on B&H,
right
close to the Canon 100-400 IS at $1300.

When spending that kind of money, it's a tough sell for Sigma. Canon
lenses
are a better investment when one thinks about future cameras and
reselling.
I own a Canon camera and one Sigma lens, which I really like, and am not
bashing Sigma! However, if and when I can afford IS in an L class lens,
I'll most likely buy Canon glass.


That's the way most people, including myself, feel. If the Sigma price is
up near the Canon price, there's no reason to short yourself and go for the
Sigma. I have a couple of Sigma lenses that I'm happy with, but I bought
them because the Canon editions were far more expensive, and I foresaw
limited use.

--
Skip Middleton
http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com

"Bob" wrote in message
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Thanks to everyone that's responded,

It sounds like the Canon EF 75-300mm IS lens is the way to go.

If anyone would like to add any comments about the Sigma 100-300 f4 ex if
hsm, I would appreciate that. I would especially like any comments that
could compare the above Canon lens to the Sigma lens.

thanks again for your trouble, it looks like I will get the Canon lens,
but
I will think it over for a few days and let the group know what I ordered.

Bob

Can't comment about Sigma. It does look like the Canon 75-300IS is what you
can afford. I just dumped that lens on ebay and got the 300mm f/4 IS. Not
only the resolution is better, the color and contrast are amazing. Pictures
are 3D like while the 75-300IS at 300mm is flat, less color and a little
blurry. Well, I know we are talking about almost 3x the price. Just give you
some idea about what you'd get from the 75-300IS lens. Nevertheless, the IS
is very useful. I was hooked after using 75-300 IS lens. When I was debating
about what lens to upgrade to, even though I know the 70-200mm f/4 lens is
VERY good and the price is pretty decent but I didn't get it because it has
no IS.