another which lens

[chr15w]

Comments please. I "ocasionally" have a need for a 70-200 for weddings and kids

etc, I had a reasonable lens Sigma 70-200 f2.8 but could not get it chipped

when I converted to digital so I sold it on Ebay. Im now toying with getting a

replacement. I need a lens that is fast, quiet, quick to focus and above all

sharp at max apeture. Can you give advice on either Canon 70-200 f4 versus

Sigma 70-200 f2.8. I ask about these two as they are approx same price. Which

one should I go for?

[mark u]

They are both fine lenses optically. However, I'd pick the Sigma because you will probably need f/2.8 for shots in church where flash is disallowed.

[yakim_peled1]

<p> It's a FAQ. If you search you'll see hundreds of threads with the exact same question. </p>

<p> I vote for the Canon. I think that the future proof compatibility, the better build, the lower weight, the lower cost (about 100-150$ difference) and the higher re-sale value are more important than the added stop. Also, the "missing stop" can be retrieved by bumping up the ISO in most cases. Naturally, YMMV. </p>

<p> In the past, when I had to choose between the Sigma 70-200/2.8 HSM and the Canon 70-200/4 USM L, I bought the Canon. I gave the Sigma about one second thought and dismissed it, mainly due to the fear of having to face the incompatibility problem in the future. </p>

<p> P.S. Also consider the new Canon 70-300/4-5.6 IS. If you don't mind the poor build quality, it's optically excellent and IS can make some shots possible where they would not be possible without IS. Have a look at <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-300mm-f-4-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx">TDP</a>, <a href="http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/canon_70300_456is/index.htm">PZ</a> and follow the links in <a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00EBP8">this post</a>. <b></b> </p>

 

 

<p>Happy shooting, <br>

Yakim.</p>

[yakim_peled1]

Sorry, I meant to say "follow the links in <a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00EsnE&tag=">this post</a>". <b></b> </p>

 

 

<p>Happy shooting, <br>

Yakim.</p>