Canon or Sigma lens..................

[-=Magwitch=- 29]

I am after a new lens for my Canon but can't decide what to go for, I am on a tight budget (times are hard) and want a fast focusing lens for taking pictures of the dogs working and with a minium 300mm focal length. Any suggestions?.......................

[bob.243 9,079]

I have a Sigma 28 x 300MM on my Nikon, and it takes great pictures,the Sigma would be cheaper than the equivalent Cannon, unless you were a real professional I think the difference in picture quality between the two would be hardly noticeable.

 

ATB Bob.

[MuttleMcTuttle 21]

There are a few lenses in the 70-300 range, but once you go beyond 300mm they start getting a bit pricey. There is the Sigma 150-500 which has a massive range, and is a massive lump of a thing. I think it's around £700 which isn't a lot for a lens of that range, but you get what you pay for...

Another possible is the Sigma 120-400, which is around £600 and has some quite good reviews bearing in mind a Canon 100-L will set you back twice that.

 

Depends on how fussy you are about image quality really. A prime lens is going to deliver the goods, but they are very expensive.

 

The canon 75-300 usm lens is quite highly rated. I have a 70-300 IS canon lens I'm thinking of flogging, but I'd want more for it than a brand new 75-300! Tbh, IS is a bit of a luxury you don't really need for things like running dogs, because you'll be using a fast shutter speed anyway, so I wouldn't make that a priority.

 

I'd recommend a budget canon lens over a budget Sigma or tamron any day so maybe keep your eye out for a decent S/H lens? I don't suppose I can interest you in a lightly used canon 70-200f4L? A snip at £400?

[byron 1,189]

There are a few lenses in the 70-300 range, but once you go beyond 300mm they start getting a bit pricey. There is the Sigma 150-500 which has a massive range, and is a massive lump of a thing. I think it's around £700 which isn't a lot for a lens of that range, but you get what you pay for...

Another possible is the Sigma 120-400, which is around £600 and has some quite good reviews bearing in mind a Canon 100-L will set you back twice that.

 

Depends on how fussy you are about image quality really. A prime lens is going to deliver the goods, but they are very expensive.

 

The canon 75-300 usm lens is quite highly rated. I have a 70-300 IS canon lens I'm thinking of flogging, but I'd want more for it than a brand new 75-300! Tbh, IS is a bit of a luxury you don't really need for things like running dogs, because you'll be using a fast shutter speed anyway, so I wouldn't make that a priority.

 

I'd recommend a budget canon lens over a budget Sigma or tamron any day so maybe keep your eye out for a decent S/H lens? I don't suppose I can interest you in a lightly used canon 70-200f4L? A snip at £400?

no is on a cloudy day taking pics of running dogs i think i,ll stick with IS thanks..[canon 70/300 IS] great lens for price..

[Romany 1,065]

Between the two makes, Canon