LOT767-300ER From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (7 years 7 months 1 week 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 5119 times:
I am selling my 75-300mm IS f4/5.6 Canon and want something better with a bigger extension.
Basically ive narrowed it down to these two lenses from what ive searched here...and on various websites that within my price range.
I searched and searched but didnt see a definite answer on which is going to be better...and which would you guys buy? We are looking at $1000 for the Sigma and $1300-1400 for the Canon...what is the better deal here?
Marco_Polo From United States of America, joined Jul 2001, 324 posts, RR: 19 Reply 1, posted (7 years 7 months 1 week 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 5083 times:
Other than Sigma 50-500mm, I would probably suggest Sigma EX OS 80-400mm. I have utilized more of my Sigma EX (OS) 80-400mm more than my Canon L 100-400mm. The following are some of the shots taken with Sigma EX (OS) 80-400mm.
Eventhough Canon do built faster focusing motor into the L lenses I have not had problem locking a quick focus with the Sigma EX (OS) 80-400mm. Eventhough an extra 100mm for the Sigma 50-500mm is useful, it might be better to get either the Canon or Sigma EX with "Image Stabilizer" as it will help you with aviation photography low lighting condition.
BTW... the Sigma 50-500mm is very heavy be prepared to do a lot of weight lifting .
DLKAPA From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 5, posted (7 years 7 months 1 week 1 day 17 hours ago) and read 5044 times:
80-400 definetly. Slightly ligher and has OS. If they'd have put OS on the 50-500 it'd be a winner for sure, probably even beat out Canon's 100-400 but for some reason they opted not to.
Yanqui67 From Puerto Rico, joined Jan 2005, 505 posts, RR: 3 Reply 6, posted (7 years 7 months 1 week 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 4947 times:
I am so glad you guys are talking abou the Sigma 80-400mm OS. I am going to buy that lens soon. Those pictures are awesome. I like the ANA 47 the best.
Gus Anaya
Marco_Polo From United States of America, joined Jul 2001, 324 posts, RR: 19 Reply 7, posted (7 years 7 months 1 week 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 4908 times:
I would certainly agree with DLKAPA to go with the benefits of the best of both worlds, Sigma EX (OS) 100-400mm. Alternatively if you do decide to go with Canon L 100-400mm, then I would suggest holding on to your 75-300mm as you would get the benefits of 75mm range unless you already have wide angle lens available.
AdamWright From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 8, posted (7 years 7 months 1 week 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 4910 times:
The beautiful thing about Glass is that as long as keep it in good shape, you only have to buy 1 telephoto.
The resale value is so good, that you can just 'trade' a lens you're tired of for a new lens. So.. you could get the 50-500.. year later get the 100-400.. etc
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