Canon 300L v Sigma 120-300 2.8

[Dave_K]

Hi

I'm in a bit of a dilemma

I've got the Canon EF300 f4 IS USM and I've only used it 3 times since I've bought it (last August) and it's in absolutely mint condition.

It's a fantastic lens but there's no doubt about it, I miss the zoom factor. I was covering a local footie game today and the 300 was too much at times and my 70-200 was not enough at times :bang:

Now I'm thinking of selling the 300 and buying the Sigma 120-300 f2.8

It seems a bit of a 'downgrade' in a way, getting rid of a L lens, but then again, if I'm not using it, there's not much point having it.

Anybody else been through this situation?

Any advice much appreciated

Dave

 

[captain jack]

Hi Dave, I had similar a while ago, with polo not football but couldn't get rid of L glass so now use a 2nd body with 70-200 & keep 400 f2.8 on tripod.

 

[andrewc]

Sigma 120-300 f2.8 would be given an L designation if Canon made it.

 

[stevewestern]

I see no problem with going from 'L' to something else - I sold my canon 24-105 L as it was too slow being f4, and not wide enough and bought a Canon 17-55 f2.8, which was perfect for my needs.

 

[foodpoison]

As andrew said, the sigma 120-300 would be L if canon made it.
I say, go for it.
If you don't use the lens, sell it to fund a lens that you will use.

 

[Buttkicker]

The sigma is a really fine Lens
if I was choosing between those 2 - the sigma would get my vote
F2.8 counts for a lot in my book
cheers Chris

 

[Matt.]

Personally i'd never go to Sigma anymore, purely because of the big variation in copies, and the build quality issues...

 

[^^Gord^^]

The performance of the glass will be fine but the weight maybe an issue for you. It's more than twice the weight of the 300 f/4 L IS. If you are hand holding it a lot for a footie game that could become a problem after awhile.

 

[Les McLean]

Another option is the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 +1.4 TC, it's a route I went down when I found carting around a 100-400 L was a bit of a burden, so you would get nigh on 300mm at the long end, and it's light enough to carry around hand/hold.

 

[Matt.]

Another option is the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 +1.4 TC, it's a route I went down when I found carting around a 100-400 L was a bit of a burden, so you would get nigh on 300mm at the long end, and it's light enough to carry around hand/hold.

He says he has a 70-200... so that's a good point. Get a 1.4x TC

 

[Les McLean]

He says he has a 70-200... so that's a good point. Get a 1.4x TC

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