Differences Between Canon 70-200mm F2.8 IS & Sigma (Page 2): I retired in 2008 and starting taking sport pictures with a Fuji FINEPIX S cost about $200.00. I did that for about one...

Brooklyn-Camera Loc: Brooklyn, New York City

I retired in 2008 and starting taking sport pictures with a Fuji FINEPIX S cost about $200.00. I did that for about one season of hockey. I looked around to see what a half decent camera was to purchase and try photography up as a new hobby. I have the Canon for about two years and the main thing is that I enjoy shooting sports! Easy when you like what you are doing....Can you say Lacrosse? I won't bother you anymore.... good luck with whatever lens you purchase.

Nightski wrote:

Sooo....are you a sigma rep? Just kidding. Thank you, these really are amazing. :-)

catch me if you can?

upside down....

Nightski

Brooklyn-Camera wrote:

I retired in 2008 and starting taking sport pictures with a Fuji FINEPIX S cost about $200.00. I did that for about one season of hockey. I looked around to see what a half decent camera was to purchase and try photography up as a new hobby. I have the Canon for about two years and the main thing is that I enjoy shooting sports! Easy when you like what you are doing....Can you say Lacrosse? I won't bother you anymore.... good luck with whatever lens you purchase.

You're not bothering me a bit. I appreciate the input. I would venture to say that others have found this very helpful as well. Thanks so much, Nightski

GaryS1964 Loc: Northern California

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6XCaqamsZQ

DigitalRev comparison video. If you aren't familiar with them prepare for a bit of irreverent humor like a Nikon strap on a Canon 5D2 used to test the two lenses. They favored the Canon for IQ. Only you can decide whether the better IQ is worth the extra money. Renting them before making a decision is a good idea IMHO.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

You might want to look here - http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/06/sigma-120-300-f2-8-os-sport-part-1-features-and-optics - at the new Sigma lens capabilities coming ! .......They are impressive - and the prices are going up some because of this.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Also, good info here - https://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/lenses/telephoto/sigma-70-200mm-f2.8-ex-dg-hsm-os-for-canon - on the Sigma .....

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

imagemeister wrote:

Also, good info here - https://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/lenses/telephoto/sigma-70-200mm-f2.8-ex-dg-hsm-os-for-canon - on the Sigma .....

here is the link - https://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/lenses/telephoto/sigma-70-200mm-f2.8-ex-dg-hsm-os-for-canon

jwpulliam Loc: New Harmony, In

The difference is in the details when you crop an image and when you resell the lens. The canon holds its value somewhat better than the sigma in my experience, especially with L lenses. Lenses are the real investment in camera gear, and L lenses are an investment that do not loose their value over time as much as third party lenses. Yes, they are over-priced in my opinion, but they perform very well and retain their value. I know the extra money seems like a rip and it may be, but you get pretty much what you pay for when it comes to lenses, again, in my opinion. I do think the 2.8 IS weighs a ton and the f/4 IS is a better bargain and performs very well. With the low noise higher ISO settings, it is worth a try and is a lot lighter.

Nightski

imagemeister wrote:

You might want to look here - http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/06/sigma-120-300-f2-8-os-sport-part-1-features-and-optics - at the new Sigma lens capabilities coming ! .......They are impressive - and the prices are going up some because of this.

Thanks for the info IM. I'm out camping. Will be back tomorrow to look.

GaryS1964 Loc: Northern California

imagemeister wrote:

You might want to look here - http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/06/sigma-120-300-f2-8-os-sport-part-1-features-and-optics - at the new Sigma lens capabilities coming ! .......They are impressive - and the prices are going up some because of this.

Here is a review of this lens. I'm impressed. Now how do I pay for one.:-)

http://fstoppers.com/review-you-should-want-sigmas-120-300mm-f2-8-sport-lens