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01/20/2006 08:36:31 PM · #1 |
Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone has an opinion -
I am thinking of selling my Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0 - 5.6 LD Tele-Macro for a similiarly priced Canon with about the same range. I paid $159 for the Quantaray and the Canon ranges from $150 to $199. In general, would a Canon low end lens be better than a Quantaray brand at about the same price, or does it depend on the specific lenses?
Thanks for any input. |
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01/20/2006 08:41:06 PM · #2 |
It definitely depends on the specific lenses. I assume you're referring to the Canon 75-300? You might see some improvement, but the 75-300 is not that well thought of, even among "consumer" lenses.
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01/20/2006 08:46:18 PM · #3 |
| Yes, I was referring to the Canon 75-300. Perhaps I'll wait until I can afford a higher level of lens. Thanks |
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01/20/2006 10:04:53 PM · #4 |
| The new Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is considerably better according to recent reviews. But it's 4x the price of the 75-300... |
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01/21/2006 11:09:34 AM · #5 |
I've heard a lot of good things said about the Sigma 70-300mm APO lens that will run around 189-199 dollars on B+H and it has a macro mode too. I would imagine it can give a serious run for the money for the Quantaray. I've never heard anyone say anything good about that brand of lenses.
If you go to the $550 dollar level, check out the 70-200 F4.0L by Canon as a second option. |
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01/21/2006 12:15:08 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by eschelar:
...I've never heard anyone say anything good about that brand of lenses... |
Quantaray is Sigma |
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01/21/2006 12:29:37 PM · #7 |
Hah. Color me stupid then. I guess that's why I never heard of Quantaray then.
*embarrassed* |
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01/21/2006 12:31:59 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by eschelar:
Hah. Color me stupid then. I guess that's why I never heard of Quantaray then.
*embarrassed* |
Don't feel bad, the lenses are labeled Quantaray and all, I don't actually believe there are any identifying marks on the actual lens that would tell you it's Sigma - I was just clarifying the two are the same ;) |
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01/21/2006 01:06:55 PM · #9 |
| Quantaray carries lenses that are made by a number of different companies... Sigma, Tokina, and Tamron. From what I've heard they are identical, save for the branding. |
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01/21/2006 02:16:08 PM · #10 |
The sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO macro super is a great lens. It must be the APO version.
The canon is soft above 200mm.
quantarray is a ritz/wolfe house brand, and lower end stuff.
I am selling one on ebay right now -
auction here
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