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 12/19/2005 03:34:02 AM · #1
which is better the Canon EF 75-300mm f-4_0-5_6 II-III USM or the Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO ... to my surprise the canon is cheaper.. thats ODD! ...
12/19/2005 06:33:44 AM · #2
hi,
you can visit fredmiranda site and read the revies, they are very helpful ... but you should try both of them and see for yourself

the sigma is newer model i think

peace,
goran
 12/19/2005 08:59:48 AM · #3
The Canon 75-300/4-5.6 is total crap.
 12/19/2005 09:01:57 AM · #4
the sigma is better, opyically.
I haven't tried the canon to see if the USM would make it focus faster
 12/19/2005 10:49:37 AM · #5
Shot with Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon


USM 100/0.7 after resize. This shot made me happy about Sigma. I didn't try the Canon.
Focal lenght 149
F5 1/1000
ISO 400
 12/19/2005 10:58:28 AM · #6
Originally posted by Tiberius:
Shot with Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon

USM 100/0.7 after resize. This shot made me happy about Sigma. I didn't try the Canon.
Focal lenght 149
F5 1/1000
ISO 400


Try 300%, .3 0 before resizing/cropping. It is Canon's suggestions and man, does it work nice.
 12/19/2005 11:02:33 AM · #7
I'll do it right now and post it.
 12/19/2005 11:18:00 AM · #8
Crop no USM

USM then crop

USM then resize

Initial post


I hope I didn't hack the thread. It's about Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon
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 12/19/2005 11:18:17 AM · #9
Photozone.de has very good review of both for you to compare.
 12/19/2005 02:04:50 PM · #10
problem is i don have direct access to both lenses, i can't really compare them in hand... i'm ording them over the internet...
 12/19/2005 02:06:30 PM · #11
to my understanding that sigma model has no IS , in bright light, are the pictures sharp ? .. also in indoors poor lighting does the 70 mm end combined with f/4 give a exposure and DOF ?
 12/19/2005 02:12:25 PM · #12
I have the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon and I like it no complaints at all. Sometimes it will search for the subject to focus on. But thats rare mosty due to lighting conditions. Never used the canon model. But my Sigma 70-300mm is just fine.
 12/19/2005 02:33:35 PM · #13
The pictures in my portfolio of the eagles were shot with a 75-300. It's not the greatest lens in the world but if you take your time, you can get some decent shots with it.
It's also slow, very slow. I had a hard time tracking these birds and keeping the focus. It also searches alot.
In 2 days I took close to 400 shots of eagles. I kept about 20. The rest were junk. Most were out of focus because the lens couldn't keep up.
If I had to buy it again, I probably wouldn't.



Message edited by author 2005-12-19 14:34:15.
 12/19/2005 02:42:44 PM · #14
Originally posted by Uusilehto:
The Canon 75-300/4-5.6 is total crap.


I agree. But, I have one if someone wants to buy it cheap!
 12/19/2005 02:47:07 PM · #15
Originally posted by rami:
to my understanding that sigma model has no IS , in bright light, are the pictures sharp ? .. also in indoors poor lighting does the 70 mm end combined with f/4 give a exposure and DOF ?


You must keep in mind that faster lenses or ones with IS cost a lot more. I think you will do fine with Sigma 70-300 in daylight but indoors I wouldn't expect much out of it.
 12/19/2005 02:52:02 PM · #16
Originally posted by rami:
to my understanding that sigma model has no IS , in bright light, are the pictures sharp ? .. also in indoors poor lighting does the 70 mm end combined with f/4 give a exposure and DOF ?


Neither lens has IS.
Canon 75-300 4-5.6 $189
Are you thinking of this lens? Canon 70-300 4.5-5.6 IS ? for $1150.
Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG SUper macro is the sigma version.
//www.Photozone.de rates them both so close that it's no help (1.73 canon, 1.81 sigma).

I have no real issues with AF under 200mm. Over that i have trouble following moving birds - i think it's me more than the lens. It is sharp all the way out to 300 - the canon drops off pretty badly after 200mm.

dsmeth - try sports mode - it puts the camera into AI Servo mode and it works tons better for following moving objects.

Both at 300mm




For the money it is a very good lens. The next step up would be either the Sigma 70-200 2.8 for $800 or Canon 70-200 f4L for $590. The best option if canons 70-200 2.8 IS...but at $1700 are you ready for that level of comitment? And to any of these add a 1.4x extender to get back to 300mm on the long end.
 12/19/2005 03:30:07 PM · #17
dahkota : how much do you want for it and whats the condition
 12/19/2005 04:28:15 PM · #18
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

Neither lens has IS.
Canon 75-300 4-5.6 $189
Are you thinking of this lens? Canon 70-300 4.5-5.6 IS ? for $1150.
Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG SUper macro is the sigma version.
//www.Photozone.de rates them both so close that it's no help (1.73 canon, 1.81 sigma).


The 75-300 is avaliable in 3 flavors from Canon. standard, IS and DO. Acctually the DO is a 70-300, but it is often grouped witht the others, dispite having no components in common.

I own the IS model and it is a fine all around lens, just the thing to bring when you have no idea what you are going to shoot. It isn't too big, but it isn't too fast or sharp either. You will hear people rip this lens because it can't hold a candle to the 70-200 for speed or sharpness, but it isnt a fair comparison with the shorter more expensive lens.

As to how it stacks up with the Sigma, I cant help you there, I just wanted to defend the much maligned 75-300. The IS helps alot with low light situations such as theater or concert situations, but does tend to gobble up the batterey,
 12/20/2005 01:19:18 AM · #19
I had it in sports mode for the majority of them Chris. At 300mm F/8.0 1/2000 sec. it just can't keep up. But what do you expect for less than $200. If it was any good half the the time, it would be worth twice that much.
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