If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Oct 6, 2014 06:36:16 #
Hohoho wrote:
Hey! Greetings from "triple-digits heat" California! Aaaaaaaargh!
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
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So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
:-)
First, decide whether or not you have a budget, and if so, how much you are willing to spend to get the desired results. Then, go to a reliable site like B&H or Adorama, and look at the customer reviews of lenses meeting your specifications and budget. If you find a used lens at a reliable site that fits your requirements, you can check for reviews of that lens. Looking for the right lens for your needs can be quite an adventure. Enjoy the search as well as the results!
Oct 6, 2014 06:44:14 #
I used to use a few Tamron lens, but if I use a 3rd party now, it is Sigma. Not sure why, but to my eye, they offer me a better photo when it is done.
Oct 6, 2014 07:33:47 #
Hohoho wrote:
Hey! Greetings from "triple-digits heat" California! Aaaaaaaargh!
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
It's not the brand that's important, it's the particular model lens. Look for comparisons online. Try DxO, articles, and YouTube.
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare
Oct 6, 2014 07:58:24 #
I have the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 and it is very sharp compared to my Canon 18-200 kit lens. I did not compare it to the Canon.
I did buy and return the new Sigma 24-105 Art lens. Before returning it, I sent the lens and body back to make sure the focus was accurate. I compared to the Canon kit lens and found that the overall image quality was the same except at the corners when wide open. The differences were too small to keep the lens.
I did buy and return the new Sigma 24-105 Art lens. Before returning it, I sent the lens and body back to make sure the focus was accurate. I compared to the Canon kit lens and found that the overall image quality was the same except at the corners when wide open. The differences were too small to keep the lens.
Oct 6, 2014 08:25:03 #
Hohoho wrote:
Hey! Greetings from "triple-digits heat" California! Aaaaaaaargh!
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
Depends a lot on price. Personally I have a couple of Tamron lens which are practically as good as the Canon, have better zoom range and about half the cost.
Some of the Canon lens have front ring focusing - which I hate - as you need to be extremely careful when attaching a lens hood as you could damage the focussing mechanism.
Oct 6, 2014 08:28:08 #
juanderfulpics
Loc: central jersey
I use 2, the 18-35 1.8 and the 100-300 2.8. Both for their uniqueness both very sharp, reasonably priced in comparison and made in Japan. I absolutely love their new lenses.
Oct 6, 2014 08:47:23 #
Oct 6, 2014 09:09:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
It's not the brand that's important, it's the particular model lens. Look for comparisons online. Try DxO, articles, and YouTube.
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare
Yes try DxO as PART of you research. Remember that their tests are NOT under field conditions. If you shoot ONLY in studio, they are probably sufficient. If you shoot anywhere else, gather more real world review data.
Oct 6, 2014 09:12:03 #
Hohoho wrote:
Hey! Greetings from "triple-digits heat" California! Aaaaaaaargh!
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
K Rockwell argues against third party lenses because even if they are fully compatible with the camera bodies when the lens is designed and released to market, the camera manufacturer can update the firmware are at any time or introduce new bodies -- with the result the comparability is lost.
I thought just a theoretical paranoia until recently. Not so, I had a Sigma that worthed perfectly on older Nilon bodies but started having problems with new bodies and with older ones when the firmware was up graded. I can't blame Sigma or Nikon for this -- its just part of the game.
Oct 6, 2014 09:22:36 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Anand, I was actually a little surprised to read t... (show quote)
Would you ming providing links to some of those tests? I'd like to read them as I'm considering this lens. Thanks in advance.
Oct 6, 2014 09:26:01 #
ralphc4176
Loc: Conyers, GA
I have always been partial to lenses made by the manufacturer of the camera, even way back in film days. I haven't bought any non-manufacturer lenses lately, but I wasn't pleased with a few that I bought "back in the day." So far, I've never had a problem with a Canon lens on a Canon camera or a Sony lens on a Sony camera.
Oct 6, 2014 09:32:41 #
Comparing Canon L lenses to old Sigma lenses is not a fair comparison. Remember the old rust bucket Hondas or Toyotas? I wouldn't buy one either, but I have and will continue to purchase the new Global Sigma Lenses as they surpass the Canon in the 35 and 50.
Oct 6, 2014 10:40:44 #
You really need to do some research before you buy. Sigma makes some excellent lenses and so does Tamron. Decide on the particular lens you want and then research who makes the best one. It will vary depending on the focal length etc. that you're looking for. All my lenses are Canon except for my 50mm Sigma 1.4. I chose that because my research showed it was better than a Canon equivalent. I love it!
Hohoho wrote:
Hey! Greetings from "triple-digits heat" California! Aaaaaaaargh!
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
Oct 6, 2014 11:15:14 #
Hohoho wrote:
Hey! Greetings from "triple-digits heat" California! Aaaaaaaargh!
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
So... If not Canon make lenses, then Sigma? Other recommends? Or don'ts?
Thank you! You guys are great!
:-)
It depends on the lens. It is hard to beat any of the Canon "L" lenses. Sigma's newer lenses are trying though. They have made some great improvements on their lenses developed in the last two years. Their new series of lenses are very good and getting comparable reviews against Canon.
Tamron is trying to catch up with their 150-600mm lens but they have not quite made it yet. Then again, for the money, it is a hard lens to beat.
Jim D
Oct 6, 2014 11:21:01 #
I have Sigma 10-20mm and Sigma 18-250mm lenses that I use with my Canon T2i and have been very satisfied with them. Sturdy build and very good optics at reasonable prices. Can't go wrong with them.
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