Need help on upgrading my lens.
Jan 14, 2012 09:04:40 #
overthemoon
Loc: Wisconsin
I have a canon 50D. I have just sold 2 lenses to upgrade to a new lens. I currently shoot with a 70 300 mm and now want to buy either a 150 500 sigma or a 100 400mm canon. I received 600.00 for two of my lenses that I sold and will put that money down towards the new lens. I am a hobby photographer who is also a daycare provider. How much different are the two lenses. I am willing to keep it on lay a way until paid off. The Canon 100 400 is 1500.00 and the sigma is 1000.00 A lot of money for a Daycare provider and single mom but want to have one of these lenses.
Jan 14, 2012 09:24:38 #
The canon 100-400L is the one i just got..It's great, Sigma a good lens to but not like the L lens from canon..If you should ever want to sell it you would get more for the canon...
Jan 14, 2012 10:07:51 #
overthemoon
Loc: Wisconsin
heltonjkv96 wrote:
The canon 100-400L is the one i just got..It's great, Sigma a good lens to but not like the L lens from canon..If you should ever want to sell it you would get more for the canon...
The canon has a push pull focus how has that been.
Jan 14, 2012 10:11:48 #
overthemoon wrote:
I have a canon 50D. I have just sold 2 lenses to u... (show quote)
I have the Canon 100-400 and I love it! I do a lot of wildlife and it's excellent. It's very sharp. I've had it about 4 years now. I use it in the backyard taking pictures of the birds too.
Jan 14, 2012 10:13:57 #
overthemoon wrote:
The canon has a push pull focus how has that been.
heltonjkv96 wrote:
The canon 100-400L is the one i just got..It's great, Sigma a good lens to but not like the L lens from canon..If you should ever want to sell it you would get more for the canon...
The canon has a push pull focus how has that been.
Since I can't compare to anything else.....I think it's very easy and comfortable to use.
Jan 14, 2012 11:47:19 #
overthemoon wrote:
The canon has a push pull focus how has that been.
heltonjkv96 wrote:
The canon 100-400L is the one i just got..It's great, Sigma a good lens to but not like the L lens from canon..If you should ever want to sell it you would get more for the canon...
The canon has a push pull focus how has that been.
At first it was different but i like it..This is a great lens..
Jan 14, 2012 12:32:33 #
I owned that Sigma, and sold it 3 months later, everything was soft. Bought the 400mm "L", and could'nt be happier.
Jan 14, 2012 12:36:46 #
Jan 14, 2012 12:42:29 #
overthemoon wrote:
Looks like I am going to put the money down on the 100 400 canon.
right now b&h photo has it for $170 off until Feb.
Jan 14, 2012 12:44:35 #
overthemoon wrote:
The canon has a push pull focus how has that been.
heltonjkv96 wrote:
The canon 100-400L is the one i just got..It's great, Sigma a good lens to but not like the L lens from canon..If you should ever want to sell it you would get more for the canon...
The canon has a push pull focus how has that been.
You mean zoom, not focus, right?
Jan 14, 2012 12:53:22 #
overthemoon
Loc: Wisconsin
GoofyNewfie wrote:
You mean zoom, not focus, right?
overthemoon wrote:
The canon has a push pull focus how has that been.
heltonjkv96 wrote:
The canon 100-400L is the one i just got..It's great, Sigma a good lens to but not like the L lens from canon..If you should ever want to sell it you would get more for the canon...
The canon has a push pull focus how has that been.
You mean zoom, not focus, right?
Yes
Jan 14, 2012 12:59:35 #
I had a Sigma 80-300mm with a push-pull zoom and prefer that to the rotating zoom on my Nikon 28-300. It was very easy to use.
Although I have a Nikon, a friend of mine uses the 100-400L lens primarily for wildlife photography, but also for landscape (Utah with its National Parks), and the lens is fantastic. If I'd known about the 100-400 lens when I bought my Nikon, I'd have been tempted to buy Canon. Another thing to consider, the 400mm will in actuality translate to 600mm unless you are shooting with a full frame (35mm) DSLR.
Although I have a Nikon, a friend of mine uses the 100-400L lens primarily for wildlife photography, but also for landscape (Utah with its National Parks), and the lens is fantastic. If I'd known about the 100-400 lens when I bought my Nikon, I'd have been tempted to buy Canon. Another thing to consider, the 400mm will in actuality translate to 600mm unless you are shooting with a full frame (35mm) DSLR.
Jan 14, 2012 15:51:05 #
overthemoon
Loc: Wisconsin
SteveR wrote:
I had a Sigma 80-300mm with a push-pull zoom and p... (show quote)
That is good to know
Jan 14, 2012 15:51:31 #
overthemoon
Loc: Wisconsin
SteveR wrote:
I had a Sigma 80-300mm with a push-pull zoom and p... (show quote)
Thanks for the info good to know
Jan 14, 2012 20:03:40 #
pigpen wrote:
right now b&h photo has it for $170 off until Feb.
overthemoon wrote:
Looks like I am going to put the money down on the 100 400 canon.
right now b&h photo has it for $170 off until Feb.
Yes B&H has it for 1,439.00
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