and all you other gear whores..

what 70-200 f/2.8 type lens did you use when you shot canon?

i am looking into maybe going this route(the 2.8 route that is) as i sell a couple lenses.

thanks

i currently shoot canon.
my 70-200 f/2.8 is a Sigma EX DG USM, bought it many years ago after I got my brand new 20D - still works well, but could use a cleaning/service/upgrade to newer tech.

did you say you shoot a sigma 70-200 right now(nikon mount) somewhere? or am i making stuff up

anyone know if there is any difference between the nikon and canon mounts of the sigma other than the mounts? as in are they the same optics?

same optics but there's a BUNCH of versions. I had the 70-200 EX DG (before the macro version). I believe there are 2 versions of the macro AND the new OS as well. The version I had was the sharper of the two when the first macro came out but I think the second version fixed that. I've also had the 70-200 2.8 IS (for a week) and the 70-200 f4 IS if you have questions. I then went to a 100-400 for canon and now a 70-300 for nikon. I also had the 300 f/4 IS in there for a while with the 70-200 f4 IS.

i have been looking at a new copy of the newest macro version of the sigma. this one:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...2_8_II_EX.html

if i can sell my 70-300 it would put me in the place to be able to buy a 70-200/2.8 of some sort. just want to get acceptably sharp without breaking the bank

the siggy should be fine. Doesn't tokina or tamron make one now? It any good?

I've been using the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L (non-IS) for something like fifteen years. I've had three of these, and if anything happened to my new one I would likely replace it with the same lens again. This lens has worked so well for action sports that I've never even had to consider any other zoom in this range.

Wait till the new Sigma 70-200 2.8 OS is available and see what the image quality/price are.

I read a bit about the tamron is has reviews that same exactly what Sam said here. The canon non IS or the sigma are my two choices right now since I don't know of other options.

I have some time to work with and hopefully the newest sigma comes out and is reviewed soon. I don't need IS but is the new one has better optics it may be worth a try especially if the price is nice.

70-200 2.8 IS but you knew this, the new one is supposed to have some awesome IS, but is $$$.

i am shooting a 5Dii so the 50-150 isnt the best option. but a good idea and maybe very good for a crop shooter reading this thread

BTW Idjiit: I'm still using your old ST-E2, and it works like a champ.

So the sigma 70-200 OS was announced/launched/whatever with PMA which accoding to their site was Feb 21-23rd.

Does anyone know or have an idea what kind of wait time i am looking at until the Sigma is available, tested, reviewed?

Originally Posted by nukaidee

I love the Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM but it costs a fortune and its heavy.. but I love it!

i would love to end up with one of these. it will all depend on how much i sell my other lens for and if i find one at a price i can handle at the right time.

i dont mind weight, i dont want or need a light set up.

I too am wondering about a nice 2.8 zoom lens. I currently have the 70-200 f4/l but would like to make the jump to 2.8 to help out with sports and lower light conditions.

I've heard great things about canon 2.8 but it's $$$. Most on POtN say the sigma is a nice lens for the money, but optics aren't on par with the canon 2.8.

Originally Posted by Dave6265

Most on POtN say the sigma is a nice lens for the money, but optics aren't on par with the canon 2.8.

have had many IQ compliments on photos shot through my sigma. does quite well in low light, full light, in the dirt, etc.

i sold everything i wanted to to fund my 70-200. now the hard decision is whether i buy the current sigma 70-200, wait for the new one to come out, keep saving for a canon (non IS) or what.

anyone have a feel for how long i would be waiting for the new sigma to actually be available?

2 months or less I'd bet.

hmmm... this is not easy to decide. i have money burning a hole in my pocket. but the OS version sounds like a marked improvement over the previous. i dont know that i can wait for the new one. plus i have some shoots i would want to use it for before the new one comes out.

thanks, ben

what say you NSoP?

Sigma for sale at photo4less: http://www.photo4less.com/pd-product..._canon_eos.htm

reseller rating for photo4 less: http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Sigma_4_Less

i already have an email into their sales people asking about whether it is a USA or imported real deal or grey market lens.

photo4less used to be sigma4less until they added more product lines. I've bought from them before. The gray/domestic issue is the one thing to watch for. Also, they used to charge way more for shipping (like $25) which made the prices on B&H or Adorama much closer than they originally appear (especially if one of the other two offer free shipping). So just do your homework.

Yeah shipping is about $20 bucks. but with a list price of $100 less its very worth it, if and only if its a USA warranty. I dont want grey market in case i need to get it adjusted or something more than micro adjustment on my camera can take care of.

yeah, those would be my thoughts as well in light of sigma's recent QC issues with AF. I bought from them ~5 years ago. I remember there being something different with their warranties though which would hint that they sell gray? Not sure how the service worked though. You know I bet if you call sigma specifically they'll probably know...

I bought from sigma4less (when it was still sigma4less) before, USA warranty and shipping wasn't bad, still saved over everywhere else.

just go the response

Dear Dan,

Thank you for contacting Photo 4 Less.

We are pleased to inform you that the Sigma 70-200mm is a USA warranted product and includes a 1 Year manufacturer’s warranty, as stated under the “Item Includes” tab.

found a canon 2.8 on POTN for $950

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ghlight=70-200

PM'd im for more info. i may be glad i didnt order the sigma yet

Originally Posted by danm

just go the response

now I remember, I think their lenses are USA but 1 year warranty where the B&H US version has a 5 year?

1-Year Worldwide Warranty + 3-Year Extended USA Warranty

^ that's from the B&H page for it, looks like it's only 3 years now, but that seems to be the difference.

thanks Ben. that makes sense. i would think a one year would be enough for any optics issues. the kicker there is the build quality and exterior coatings. if there is any issue there its likely to be further down the line.

reveiws for the the sigma and the canon non-IS
sigma:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

canon:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx