Pros and cons of these zoom lenses ?

[ab2012]

and value for money? I've narrowed my options to these three, used :
1)Tamron 70-300 VC USD (perhaps new)
2) Sigma 70-200 DG HSM ( is this an EX lens)
3) Canon 70-200 IS (does this exist other than the L version)
Budget around 300-350.
Any personal experience comments much appreciated..image quality, versatility etc.
Or perhaps there's a better alternative.
Just have the 18-55 IS kit lens at present.
Thanks.

 

[amtaylor]

Do you mean Canon 70-300? There is a 70-300 non l and its very good value for money. That would be my choice. But a 70-200 f4 l would be better if you don't need the extra reach and you could get a used one in your budget.

 

[squishy]

For highest quality, I'd take the 70-200 f/4L (non-IS).

For versatility (focal length + VC), I'd take the tamron 70-300 VC.

For fastest aperture (if you need to be shooting moving stuff in low light), I'd take the sigma 70-200 f/2.8

Canon also does a 70-300 IS which is supposed to pretty good for the money, not sure how it compares to the tamron 70-300 VC. Worth checking prices on the 70-300 IS (make sure it's not the 75-300 IS, that is a very different lens) and check some reviews, see how it compares to the tamron.

If you want to spend a bit less, there is the 55-250IS, which gets reviewed as a superb budget tele-photo. But if you have the cash, it's worth stumping up the extra for something like a 70-200 f/4L

 

[Jackwow]

Sorry don't know anything about the Tamron or Sigma but the Canon 70-200 range of lenses are excellent (all L lenses) although you won't get one (used) with IS for 350. However you might just about get the 70-200 f4 non IS for that price.

 

[ab2012]

I meant the Canon 70-200, but would also consider the 70-300.Think I want IS.I see Kerso does an OL 70-200.
Sharpness is more important than extra length.
When I mention the Sigma I don't mean the macro version which I think would be above budget.If it's not the macro version is it still the EX?Find it hard to find that one out.
I read loads of reviews but you know what its like, good to have comments on here.

 

[squishy]

especially if it's the earlier version of the sigma 70-200, the canon 70-200 f/4L will be your sharpest option.