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03/09/2006 12:47:40 AM · #1 |
Time for another "which would you buy if you only had enough money for these two" question!
Wanting to replace my cheap 55-200mm f4.5/5.6 before my family goes to Alaska this summer. I can't make up my mind between the two for a little over $100 in price difference. Obviously the 2.8 would be nice but it's fixed at 200mm or nuttin, no zooming. Are these lenses pretty comparable optically? I notice the outer ring is about 5mm larger on the 2.8 (as well as being black, which I actually prefer over white). Any suggestions? Owners/users of either? |
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03/09/2006 12:51:38 AM · #2 |
If you're going to be shooting mostly outside when you're in alaska, then f/4 will provide more than enough light... Plus you'll get the range. I have the 70-200 f/4 and I love it! There are times that I wish I could open up to 2.8, but, I use the whole range of my lens, and know I couldn't make do with the prime.
From what I've heard, the two are optically similar... |
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03/09/2006 01:01:01 AM · #3 |
| yeah, i'm beginning to think the range is too much to sacrifice, thanks! |
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03/09/2006 01:05:38 AM · #4 |
What about the sigma 70-200 2.8? Nice lens, not as much as the canon version.
if you're shooting outdoors often the slower lens you have now is enough, light wise.
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03/09/2006 01:14:42 AM · #5 |
| maybe i'm picky, just prefer canon i guess... a friend just sold his 70-200 f2.8L IS for a major loss, BEFORE i found out, but i don't think could have afforded it anyway :P |
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03/09/2006 01:17:15 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by adamweb:
maybe i'm picky, just prefer canon i guess... a friend just sold his 70-200 f2.8L IS for a major loss, BEFORE i found out, but i don't think could have afforded it anyway :P |
For what it's worth, that's how I felt about 3rd Party Gear until recently. I got a hold of a tokina WA and I have been really impressed w/ the quality... But, that's just me... in the end I'd rather have the canon too, but in the meantime... =] |
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