tamron 70/200 2.8 vs sigma 70/200 2.8

[haddock]

in an ideal world,i would like a canon L SERIES LENS.as these cost ,what would be the best choice between the tamron and sigma.many thanks in advance.

 

[neil_g]

cant comment on the tamron but more than happy with my sigma, fast accurate AF, great IQ etc. ("macro" gen 1). see flickr link in sig for examples.

 

[micloi]

Also look for the older Canon 80-200mm L f2.8

 

[puddleduck]

Never used it on Canon, but in Nikon fit the Tamron 70-200 is optically stunning. Its dog-slow AF (probably shared by the Canon) is a real problem. Its optically better than the Sigma, no question about it. The slow AF on the Tamron may be a real showstopper.

 

[Gordon Scott]

I had the same dilemma last month and went for the Sigma because it has fast HSM focusing. The optics are very good, but I understand the Tamron is slightly sharper, but slower to focus. As I'm using it to take photos of dogs, horses, cars and motorbikes in action the fast focusing was important to me.