Canon 75-300 vs Sigma 70-300 APO (old lenses I know)

[BennyBoo]

Hey all, basically, I've been using a camera belonging to my step dad, and borrowed a few lenses at different times from him. Now he has very kindly donated the camera to me after ordering a 7D.
I bought an eBay bargain Canon 28-80mm earlier this year, along with one of them cheap fisheye/macro adapters, just to try abit of macro photography And got some decent results..

Anyway, that's the only Lens I have to go with my 40D..

I've seen both of these Canon and Sigma come up sub £100 on eBay and wondered which would be the best bet..? I use the camera mostly for work (Mayors Serjeant) so portrait / scenery.
Is there another option I should look out for..? i'm swaying towards the Canon for the IS..

I've used a Tamron 70-300, Canon 50mm Prime and I borrowed his Canon 100-400 F4 for an airshow and WOW! (just out of my budget..)

Thanks all!

 

[andyred]

Hi

You've got the Tamron 70-300 or have borrowed it previously.

If you are looking to buy a telephoto lens, I'd personally opt for the Canon 55-250IS over the 2 you listed. It's a cracker of a lens for the price and you should be able to pick one up within you're £100 budget (if that is your budget). The Canon 70-300IS is another good lens to look at if you can stretch your budget some.

Another alternative, is to save up and look at the Canon 70-200 F4L - a huge increase on the other lenses and you wouldn't be disappointed - the only downside is the limited range (200 v 250 or 300) and no IS (the IS model is roughly twice the price), but then it's an L series lens and as with the 100-400 you tried

 

[BennyBoo]

Hey, thanks for the reply!

Sorry, yes, I've previously borrowed the Tamron..

I'll have a browse for the 55-250..!

 

[andyred]

Hey, thanks for the reply!

Sorry, yes, I've previously borrowed the Tamron..

I'll have a browse for the 55-250..!

It's a great lens for the cost - decide on your max budget and go from there...