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Ahven
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Hey first time poster here!
I've been reading these forums for a while and now I would like some feedback since I'm doing a major (in my budget range) lens purchase. The 3 lenses I'm trying to choose from are:
Sigma 70-200 f2.8 OS
Canon 70-200 f 2.8L (non-IS)
Canon 70-200 f4L IS
On paper I'm strongly leaning towards the Sigma since it really offers the best of both worlds with f2.8 and IS. I live in the euro- zone and here these 3 lenses are all 990-1100 euros the 2.8 L being the most expensive and the f4 L IS being the cheapest. Not much of a price difference though. What is surprising is that when I read through the forums and reviews I hear very little about the Sigma, especially on forums. Everyone is going on about the f2.8 L IS II which is probably great but at 2k euros it is twice the price of the Sigma while offering the same specs. Simultaneously it is out of my price range.
I am planning on using a TC with the lens and would much rather use a 2x since I've heard the Canon 2x is great. How does it fit with the Sigma lens? I'd presume not a problem there. This however would exclude the f4. The type of photography I'd do with the lens would be pretty versatile. I'm hoping to do portrait, street and then with the 2x I'd take it to the woods and shoot some birds and wildlife. On a recent trip to Norway I really came to appreciate the 70-200 focal lenght for landscape as well. I shoot crop 550d (or t2i? in the US?) right now, waiting what Canon will do with the 7d mk II before deciding if to go FF or not so no immediate plans on FF and don't really consider that when purchasing glass.
Thanks in advance for your help
I've been reading these forums for a while and now I would like some feedback since I'm doing a major (in my budget range) lens purchase. The 3 lenses I'm trying to choose from are:
Sigma 70-200 f2.8 OS
Canon 70-200 f 2.8L (non-IS)
Canon 70-200 f4L IS
On paper I'm strongly leaning towards the Sigma since it really offers the best of both worlds with f2.8 and IS. I live in the euro- zone and here these 3 lenses are all 990-1100 euros the 2.8 L being the most expensive and the f4 L IS being the cheapest. Not much of a price difference though. What is surprising is that when I read through the forums and reviews I hear very little about the Sigma, especially on forums. Everyone is going on about the f2.8 L IS II which is probably great but at 2k euros it is twice the price of the Sigma while offering the same specs. Simultaneously it is out of my price range.
I am planning on using a TC with the lens and would much rather use a 2x since I've heard the Canon 2x is great. How does it fit with the Sigma lens? I'd presume not a problem there. This however would exclude the f4. The type of photography I'd do with the lens would be pretty versatile. I'm hoping to do portrait, street and then with the 2x I'd take it to the woods and shoot some birds and wildlife. On a recent trip to Norway I really came to appreciate the 70-200 focal lenght for landscape as well. I shoot crop 550d (or t2i? in the US?) right now, waiting what Canon will do with the 7d mk II before deciding if to go FF or not so no immediate plans on FF and don't really consider that when purchasing glass.
Thanks in advance for your help