zoom lens for e 40D

[philmar]

Hi I am thinking of getting a zoom lens for the 40d to try my hand at wildlife photography , I am thinking of either the canon 100/400 or the sigma 150/500 but not sure which would be the best suitable for my camera .

 

[pete.rush]

Depends on your budget?

Both lenses have their advantages and disadvantages and either would be suitable for your camera

 

[paulr5604]

I have used a friends canon 100-400 on my 40D and got some great results I haven't used the sigma but I do know others use them to great effect. Like Peter said it comes down to price is there anywhere local that sells both so you could go and try them before you buy?

 

[BennyBoo]

I used the 100-400 on my 40D for airshows mainly, I constantly got better results than a friend using a 50D and his 150-500..

Thing is too, it depends on your shooting style.. I was able to track a jet coming over at 3-400 with Canon's IS system quite well where as most of his were cropped from 2-300

 

[DavePotter]

Having owned (and still do) a 40D. It's not the answer you are looking for but the focusing on the 70D is far superior which is why I upgraded and still use my 70-200 f4 and get much better results even when cropped.

Just food for thought

Dave

 

[Lemaildetom]

I recently bought a 100-400 as it seems to be much lighter and smaller (when not extended) than the sigma so better to carry around.
I was also worried that choosing a lens that go up to 500/600mm I wouldn't be able to get a shutter speed fast enough most of the time. The 40D is a great camera (I have one!) but it's high ISO capabilities are pretty rubbish so you can't really bump the ISO up to get some faster shutter speed.