Quick Question About Lens Values
Apr 23, 2013 17:55:54 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
I've got 30 different Nikkor lenses (AF & MF) ... (show quote)
Holy Crap!!!! You have more lenses than I have underwear.
Apr 23, 2013 17:58:11 #
danielb59 wrote:
I am considering purchasing either a Sigma 105mm f2.8 OS macro or a Canon 100mm f2.8 IS macro. Both are currently on sale at this time with the Canon being about $100 more. My question: assuming equal performance and quality, do third party lenses (Sigma, Tamron, etc.) hold value as well as Canon or Nikon lenses?
Thanks in advance.
Dan
Thanks in advance.
Dan
I own the Canon (non IS version), and I love it. It is extremely sharp. Regardless of how good the Sigma may be, I doubt it would be as sharp as the Canon. I'm not knocking the Sigma, just sayin' the Canon is so good, I doubt any lens could compare.
Apr 23, 2013 18:17:28 #
Michael O'
Loc: Midwest right now
Screamin Scott wrote:
Why worry about resale value?...I have 5 different macro/micro lenses going back decades. Couldn't see parting with any as they all still work on my cameras (Nikon DSLR's) & give excellent results. Oh, my latest purchase was the Sigma EX model that was replaced by the OS version you are looking at......
There are reasons why the best retain more of their initial asking price.
Go cheap, get cheap. Buy the best and hang on to it .
Apr 23, 2013 18:35:20 #
The Canon rated ever so slightly better optically over at Dxo's website tests. I doubt that you would be able to discern any difference in field tests...Here is their rating & then a link to the site...Note that the Sigma rated higher than the Canon non-is model you have...
"For Canon:
1st place at 28: Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZE Canon.
2nd place at 25: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.
3rd place at 24: Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon.
4rd place at 23 (tie): Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO Canon and Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Canon.
5th place at 18: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM."
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/News/DxOMark-news/The-Sigma-105mm-F2.8-EX-DG-OS-HSM-A-serious-100mm-macro-competitor
"For Canon:
1st place at 28: Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZE Canon.
2nd place at 25: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.
3rd place at 24: Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon.
4rd place at 23 (tie): Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO Canon and Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Canon.
5th place at 18: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM."
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/News/DxOMark-news/The-Sigma-105mm-F2.8-EX-DG-OS-HSM-A-serious-100mm-macro-competitor
pigpen wrote:
I own the Canon (non IS version), and I love it. It is extremely sharp. Regardless of how good the Sigma may be, I doubt it would be as sharp as the Canon. I'm not knocking the Sigma, just sayin' the Canon is so good, I doubt any lens could compare.
Apr 23, 2013 23:37:53 #
danielb59 wrote:
I am considering purchasing either a Sigma 105mm f2.8 OS macro or a Canon 100mm f2.8 IS macro. Both are currently on sale at this time with the Canon being about $100 more. My question: assuming equal performance and quality, do third party lenses (Sigma, Tamron, etc.) hold value as well as Canon or Nikon lenses?
Thanks in advance.
Dan
Thanks in advance.
Dan
No they don't
Apr 24, 2013 01:23:31 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
I just bought the Canon 100mm L lens and it's great. However, the first one I had was defective and had to be returned so be certain you buy from one of the good dealers. The lens is sharp and well built. Have fun and keep shootin'. Mike
Apr 24, 2013 02:06:24 #
Pepper wrote:
You asked a simple question and jeryh gave you the answer.
59, I think the answer IS simple. The Canon will hold a better value, as has been said.
That said, it's pretty easy to complicate the issue.
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