Which would you choose

[Andy77]

I own a canon 70-200 F4 L, but was thinking of changing it to the sigma 70-200 F2.8, would there be much difference in the between these 2 lens? Am i better of changing to the sigma or just staying with what i have?

Thanks Andy

 

[malla1962]

The 70-200f4 is a very nice sharp lens, if you want or need f2.8 go for it.

 

[Andy77]

The 70-200f4 is a very nice sharp lens, if you want or need f2.8 go for it.

Thing is, would the sigma be as sharp as the canon?

 

[malla1962]

I dont think so,the canon f4 was the sharpest of the canon 70-200's before the f4is come along.I sure the sigma will be sharp enough if you get a good one.

 

[Andy77]

Would the f2.8 be a huge advantage over the f4 though

 

[Richard King]

Would the f2.8 be a huge advantage over the f4 though

what do you shoot?

when do you feel that F4 is limiting?

 

[Andy77]

what do you shoot?

when do you feel that F4 is limiting?

Indoors mainly, i use it for candids of the family/party's ect

 

[Richard King]

In your situation I would personally keep the lens and consider a 85mm or 50mm 1.4 prime
and a flashgun

 

[Richard King]

what happens when you bump up the ISO

 

[malla1962]

In your situation I would personally keep the lens and consider a 85mm or 50mm 1.4 prime
and a flashgun

I agree.

 

[Andy77]

In your situation I would personally keep the lens and consider a 85mm or 50mm 1.4 prime
and a flashgun

Never thought of that richard, im thinking would the 50mm 1.4 be better on my 40d as its crop?

 

[Richard King]

probably - you need to get both on the camera and have a play with them

classically on a full frame 85mm is the choice for portraits, on a crop, 50mm makes sense on a cropped sensor. your zoom is on the long side, do you have something like a 28-70?

 

[Andy77]

probably - you need to get both on the camera and have a play with them

classically on a full frame 85mm is the choice for portraits, on a crop, 50mm makes sense on a cropped sensor. your zoom is on the long side, do you have something like a 28-70?

No i dont richard, i have the 18-55is, 50mm 1.8.
I used to have the 17-85 which i used for portraits which i liked, some *** say the canon 28-105mm is, i think thats the one is better than the 17-85.

 

[highpriest]

In your situation I would personally keep the lens and consider a 85mm or 50mm 1.4 prime and a flashgun

+1. You cannot beat a fast prime and a flash gun for indoor shots/portraits. My personal favourite is the Sigma 30mm f/1.4.

50mm is a bit too long on a crop body for indoor shooting. You will find yourself backing up often to get the framing and to fit everyone into the frame. The 30mm is just right.

Cheers
HighPriest