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    Canon EF 70-300 USM III or Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    I've had a Sigma 70-200 2.8 EX HSM for four years now, it is a fine well built and reliable tool with good autofocus and top class optics.

     

    I use it for editorial magazine work among other things, along with three other Sigma EXs, a 50mm macro, a 24-70 2.8 and a 15-30, none of them have malfunctioned over this time and the mag editors have never asked what lenses I use, they just keep sending me cheques on invoice, as usual.

     

    I have used Nikon EDs and Canon Ls as a press photographer and the EX Sigmas are in the same league in the real world.

     

    The EX range does not have the incompatibility problems that the older Sigmas, made in the 1990s, apparanetly do. THe EXs work with all Canon bodies up to the recently introduced 5D without any reported glitches.

     

    Buy the Sigma with confidence it will perform perfectly on your new 20D.

     

    I can't see any evidence of the lenses being held in place with tape in any of my EX lenses, but I can see a few metal lock rings doing that job in all of them!

    Sigma or Canon lens? 70-200 F2.8

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    Yes, "Dog Features" that wholly inaccurate Sigma EX criticism is well below par for your usually helpful and truthful posts.

     

    The Sigma EX series lenses and especially the Sigma 70-200 2.8 EX HSM has not needed to be rechipped to work with any Canon DSLR from when it was introduced in 2000 to the latest Canon incarnation, the 5D

    Small financial improvement for Leica

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    Bill, according to the report, the best selling product was the Leica Geovid BRF Laser rangefinder binos and production for them is on stream. That is the main factor in Leica being able to show this minor improvement, plus Dr Spichtigs ongoing surgery. It does also say that the DRM has been well received by Leica R8 and 9 owners but the full potential has not yet been reached.

    People having left?

    in Classic Manual Film Cameras

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    I lurk here to savour the civility and sense of camaraderie that pervades this forum, plus the willingness of members to share pics and information. I have 14 fixed lens rangefinders of varied manufacture surrounding my computer workstation, most of which operate, and have been cleaned and relightsealed, several have films in them that have been there for a while! One day I will surprise us all and use a couple of them and post some pics!

    HI Im interested in getting an SLR but i have never done photography before.

    in Accessories

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    Buy that F2 Nikon, its a brick in build quality and reliability. It was the state of the art when it was introduced in the 1970s with many useful groundbreaking functions that where designed for proffesinal photojouranlists, so will still meet any needs you may require with aplomb.

     

    You will find that there are many accessories available for it that were not very long ago still rather expensive, but have now become very affordable thanks to digital slrs.

     

    The F2 is a true classic camera that you can keep forever as a backup or loved possession when you decide that you have learned enough techinque to make a good start in digital slr photography. I reckon you are looking in the right direction.

    Sigma 70-200 F/2.8 EX APO HSM or Canon EF 70-200 F/4 L USM

    in Canon EOS Mount

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    Dear daney waney it is a well known internet fact that the Canon L 70-200 f4 has serious back focus issues so steer well clear of it. Of course if you believe this you are as silly as your user name suggests.

    The choice is easy. If you want to be a real man, lug the 70-200 around everywhere that you do not need to use it, and if you want to be a girly man take the 70-200 f4 instead

    Technic or Arstistry?

    in The History & Philosophy of Photography

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    In viewing your PN portfolio, you have a "good eye" with quite a few well seen images posted there. Learning a bit about the technical aspects would add that special zap to some of your portraits of people (and kids) by enabling you to adjust camera settings to get a correct exposure to emphasise the the lighting that you are seeing. In other words, give you more control.

    Sigma verus Nikkor

    in Accessories

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    If you are an experienced photographer all you need to do is go to a shop that sells Sigma lense's, look at the EX range pro type zooms, 24-70 2.8 EX, 70-200 2.8 EX, 100-300 f4 EX 120-300 2.8 EX and a 50mm Macro prime, take some pics with them, compare the pics for sharpness contrast etc against Nikkor images from your archives see if you like what you see. This will also give you an idea of how the ergonomic features of the EX Sigmas suit your camera handling style.

     

    The Sigma EX range on the whole represent value for money, probably in excess of 90 percent performance and optically compared to a Canon L or Nikkor equivalent and a bit less in build quality than Nikon or Canon, but still very well made.

     

    I have been using Sigma EX exclusively for editorial work and have found them to be very reliable and optically good lenses.

     

    I have used Nikkors and L Canons when a press photographer and the Sigmas compare quite well in the real world, at a signifigant cost saving.

    Do I get Canon 70-200 4l or Sigma 70-200 2.8 ?

    in Accessories

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    There is no history of a quality control issue with the Sigma 70-200 2.8 Ex HSM and the newer 70-200 2.8 EX HSM DG These lenses have earned a formidable reputation as fast, reliable,well built, optically excellent performers at a very reasonable price for a Medium telephoto constant aperture fast zoom.

    Yes and the one I have owned for four years now, perfectly fits the description above.

     

    The main difference besides the larger apeture is that the Sigma is quitea bit heavier and bigger overall, this may or may not be important to you on your travels

    The differences of Leica

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    Here is my dispassionate viewpoint.What a pack of tossers, blowing hot air up each others rectums. It is rubbish that Leica is expensive but true that it is an anachronism that was a great tool in its day (1950s.) Anyone that has spent the dosh to set themselves up with a functioning DSLR kit over the last 4 years or so could have easily brought a Leica M and three lenses instead if they so desired. It is O.K to appreciate a nice outdated mechanical device for what it is, but not necessary to dribble all over it!

     

    Some like to mentally masturbate over gear and some use it. The Leica is just a camera nothing more nothing less, and well over priced at that but I guess that there are enough mugs out there to slow the steady decline into bankruptcy of the maker for a little while yet.

     

     

    As for reliability and solid build try this test. Get a I series Canon (or F5 Nikon) and a M Leica hold one in each hand and smack them together sharply a couple of time then see which one still functions!

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