Need opinion on Tamron AF200-400 F/5.6 LD (IF)

Tamron AF200-400 F/5.6 LD (IF) for Canon

02/23/2004 10:36:06 PM · #1

Adrian Tung

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

02/24/2004 12:01:46 AM · #2

Have you checked Photography Review yet?

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

02/24/2004 07:41:22 AM · #3

Lens Performance Review for EOS xx-400mm tele-zooms gives it an optical verdict of "average (2.70)". The highest rated lens in that group is the Canon 100-400, with an optical verdict of "very good (4.46)".

Message edited by author 2004-02-24 07:41:44.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

02/24/2004 08:13:04 PM · #4

Thanks guys !
I also found this EF Telephoto Lenses site!

Dim7

Canon EOS R

02/24/2004 08:49:07 PM · #5

I am considering the Sigma70-200 2.8 EX. I don`t like the size but I guess there is no choice image quality comes with large lens!!What do you figure Kosta?

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

02/24/2004 09:01:55 PM · #6

Originally posted by Dim7:

I am considering the Sigma70-200 2.8 EX. I don`t like the size but I guess there is no choice image quality comes with large lens!!What do you figure Kosta?

Canon lenses are better with Canon cameras,that what I'm experiencing!
Also F2.8 200 mm Canon is 600 $ and much lighter than the one you want to buy!
2X Sigma Teleconverter will make it 400 mm F5.6 for total cost of 800 $ !
The Sigma is 3.4 Lbs,and if you go hiking with that better hire a Donkey to help you carry all the stuff! LOL

Message edited by author 2004-02-24 21:05:28.

Dim7

Canon EOS R

02/24/2004 09:10:37 PM · #7

I was thinking that also but it sure takes good pics.I could strapp her down one of the dogs!LOL
Thanks Kosta, something to ponder some more!!

Message edited by author 2004-02-24 21:11:01.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

02/24/2004 10:56:01 PM · #8

The Sigma AF 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX HSM is actually a very nice lens (score=4.34) and a good alternative to the Canon 70-200/2.8L (score=4.76), unless you want the benefits of IS. Then you definitely want the Canon...

If you don't need the large 2.8 aperture, then the Canon 70-200/4L (score=4.69) is an outstanding bargain, and is smaller and lighter than its 2.8 cousin.

Full results: Lens Performance Survey for EOS xx-200mm tele-zooms

jimmythefish

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/24/2004 11:10:22 PM · #9

I had a tossup between this lens (Sigma 70-200 2.8 EX) and the Canon 70-200 F4L. I ended up with the Canon and am very satisfied with it. I have, however, heard nothing but good reviews on the Sigma, and indeed their entire EX series seems like a good deal and an excellent alternative. I'm not likely to stray from the Canon lens lineup, but if I did it'd likely be for a Sigma EX zoom - that 12-24 looks good too. I don't think you can go wrong with the Sigma 70-200, though. I've seen stunning images from it.

As for that Tamron 200-400, I'd perhaps spend a bit more elsewhere. YOu'd likely not see much difference with using the 100-300 and cropping. I'd like that 100-400 L-series lens, but that's getting into big bucks. I think I'm eventually gonna go 300 F4L and get a 1.4x myself.

Originally posted by Dim7:

I am considering the Sigma70-200 2.8 EX. I don`t like the size but I guess there is no choice image quality comes with large lens!!What do you figure Kosta?

Message edited by author 2004-02-24 23:14:09.

Adrian Tung

02/24/2004 11:22:00 PM · #10

I'm also seriously considering the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8, the Canon's is out of my budget. After a tough time at an event such as this, I feel that f/2.8 really makes a difference.

:)atwl

02/25/2004 02:45:08 AM · #11

Canon 200 mm F 2.8 is only I can afford with 2 X tele right now, looks very good and only 1.5 lbs !

02/28/2004 01:55:34 PM · #12

I just ordered Canon 200 mm F2.8 with 2x Sigma teleconverter for 839 $ from BH photo :-0

Message edited by author 2004-02-28 14:10:24.

Adrian Tung

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

02/28/2004 08:25:29 PM · #13

Whoa!!! Very nice - I've heard very good things about this lens (too bad Canon discontinued the f/1.8 version). You loose the flexibility of zoom, but this is one sharp lens and works nicely with teleconverters.

Congrats on your purchase and happy shooting!

:)atwl

Dim7

Canon EOS R

02/28/2004 09:12:40 PM · #14

Cudos Kosta,I am anxious for mine also! I did not order the x2 yet but I will asap.
Neil

Message edited by author 2004-02-28 21:13:40.