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10/13/2003 06:45:13 PM · #1 |
Heya
I had a great chat with the guy in the local (largest in Southern Hemisphere apparently, not as large as B&W but you get the idea) who knows the Canon 10D best and is a real enthusiast. I got the strong impression what he was telling me was straight up, not sales speak, but would like to see what others feel .....
I am looking for a macro lens, around 100mm ideally. He told me that the Sigma/Tameron are great macro lenses but only for 35mm film. However, for Canon digital (a 10D in my case) you really need to stick to the Canon lens range.
The reason for this was something along the lines of film having 3 (I think it was) layers, but digital being just the one layer of the sensor. This the focus from lens to receiver (be it film or cmos) needs to be extra precise.
Anyone got any comments on this? |
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10/13/2003 06:52:00 PM · #2 |
I have never heard such. They 'layer' thickness sounds like a line of crap to me. I have never heard anything like that before at all. I never trust a salesperson. If he's working on commission, of course he's gonna want you to buy the more expensive model. The canon macro lens is a great lens and you will be happy with it. I ordered the Sigma myself.
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10/13/2003 07:03:46 PM · #3 |
| Jacko seems to do alright with his Sigma. |
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10/13/2003 07:04:52 PM · #4 |
I agree with John 100%. The Sigma and the Canon are both great lenses and both whould work very well with the 10D. I went with the Canon USM version myself, and I love the lens. It is without a doubt the best glass I have, and the AF is lightning fast, with full-time manual override.
Whichever you choose, you cannot go wrong.
Gotta love it.
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10/13/2003 07:07:00 PM · #5 |
I think that the sigma 105, Tamron 90 and canon 100 mm are good macro lens ( basically they all are , even the vivitar one, optically at least).
The Sigma is a little less expensive than the Canon, the canon has USM and its physical length stays constant regardless of the focus. I personnally went for the canon and I price match it with american express at 400$.
Personal preferences and budget compromise, but all good choices and in the same 'bag' optically.
Lionel
Message edited by author 2003-10-13 19:07:39. |
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10/13/2003 07:12:02 PM · #6 |
My Sigma 105mm F2.8 1:1 macro lens works fantastic on my Canon EOS 10D.
No problems what so ever. Great quality and sharpness.
I know Jacko has this lens also, because he recommended it.
I think he was feeding you a line of crap.
Calvus
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10/13/2003 07:50:19 PM · #7 |
The problem is, its not easy for an untrained eye to tell the differance between good glass and not good glass. That makes it hard to totally buy it when someone says "ya its a good lens".
I believe the sigma and the canon have good glass.
The guys comment about great for film but not digital makes me believe he is full of bull dung. Its either good glass or its not.
I would like for someone that has access to the sigma and the canon to do some test shots set up a particular way.
Tim |
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10/13/2003 07:59:14 PM · #8 |
| I have never heard that sensor nonsence either. I would say it just depends on the money you have to spend. Jacko gets great results with the Sigma. I can't really see it getting much better than what he has been able to do. |
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10/13/2003 08:34:21 PM · #9 |
| I haven't heard of the sensor issue either but I have one of the Sigma lenses and have produced great macro pictures. All up to you really. |
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10/13/2003 11:45:52 PM · #10 |
*laugh*
Well, it seems pretty clear cut then. Jacko's photos are indeed fantastic, I didn't realise they were taken with exactly the lens I was considering.
Thanks for the input guys, most helpful :) |
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10/20/2003 06:43:17 AM · #11 |
| Well, I guess you have made your choice and happy shooting. I have been told that Canon has better glass than most. Sigma is also pretty good but you have to go top end to get the best results. Tameron I don't know much about but if I had to compare quality between Canon vs. Sigma I would go Canon. Price goes to Sigma. |
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10/20/2003 09:37:51 AM · #12 |
100mm makes for quite a good portrait lens too
Fall Portraits
These were shot with the Canon 100mm macro, at about f5.6 or so. |
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10/20/2003 09:42:13 AM · #13 |
I think all three of those lenses are great. I have the Simga 105mm F2.8 Macro and I love it! Most of the pics in my Bug World Gallery are with that lens.
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