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chris_tim
26-05-2008, 16:47
alright,

basically im looking to get a telephoto thats goes up to atleast 200mm but 300mm would be nicer. ive been looking around and i like the sigma 120-400mm but is it sharp? im looking to spend 300 pounds or near abouts.

can anyone recomened something to me thats sharp and aroudn that sort of price?

cheers
StewartR
27-05-2008, 16:28
Chris and/or Tim - it would help to know what kind of camera you have...
chris_tim
27-05-2008, 22:02
sorry completely forgot that! i was half asleep when i posted!

im using a 400d at the moment but in the near future im planning to upgrade to a 30/40d

cheers
chouglez
27-05-2008, 22:06
Sigma 70-300

http://www.purelygadgets.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=1484&wysiwyg=9

Look around for pre-owned for around 70-80 quids........... :thumbs:
simonkit
27-05-2008, 22:16
Sigma 70-300

http://www.purelygadgets.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=1484&wysiwyg=9

Look around for pre-owned for around 70-80 quids........... :thumbs:


The Sigma is a bit soft above 250mm, the Tamron equivalent, LD DI version is sharper but is known to show pretty bad CA , my copy did anyway. Don't own a Canon so can't comment on their particular options

simon
andrewc
27-05-2008, 22:36
secondhand Sigma 100-300 f4 EX or Canon 70-200 f4/L
TomWilko
28-05-2008, 11:43
Secondhand Canon 70 - 200 f/4 L. Do it and never look back, amazing lens.
chris_tim
28-05-2008, 16:48
cheers i have been looking at the 70-200 l and you can get them fairly cheap 2nd hand.

cheers folks
reddeathdrinker
28-05-2008, 17:35
secondhand Sigma 100-300 f4 EX...

If you can stretch for a second-hand one, you won't regret it... fantastic lens, sharp throughout.
whitey
28-05-2008, 17:36
If you can stretch for a second-hand one, you won't regret it... fantastic lens, sharp throughout.

seen second hand ones go for 500 plus (nikon fit though)
tarmac_chaser
28-05-2008, 19:19
Secondhand Canon 70 - 200 f/4 L. Do it and never look back, amazing lens.

I can absolutely confirm that. Superb lense, it really is
percymon
02-06-2008, 15:13
Great lens the 70-200 is but make sure you are happy with just 200mm zoom, its not really enough if you want to do motorsport shots
chris_tim
03-06-2008, 09:57
ive been looking at the canon 100-300mm f/4.5 would anyone her recomend it?
Albedo
03-06-2008, 09:58
Have you considered the Canon 55-250mm IS? By most accounts it's seriously impressive...