Different 40D body and Sigma lens questions

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

09/04/2007 04:39:50 PM · #1

Every time I order something from a specific camera site they try to get me to upgrade and/or buy other things. It's kind of annoying. Today I called to verify that I had, in fact, ordered the Canon 40D and the guy I talked to managed to talk me into changing the lens I had ordered. I had originally planned on getting the Canon 70-200 F/4 lens, but the guy on the phone swore that the Sigma 70-300 was a better lens for about the same price. Has anyone used both of these? I used to have a Sigma fisheye that worked pretty well, but... I figured it would be okay to go ahead b/c there's no restocking fee if I decide to exchange after I research it. Also, he told me he was going to upgrade me for free to a foreign 40D body which is made of a different material and is selling for about $400 more... has anyone heard of this because I haven't?

Edit to add: can't find the Sigma lens on FredMiranda.com.

Message edited by author 2007-09-04 16:41:37.

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

09/04/2007 04:47:32 PM · #2

I have used the Sigma 70-300mm APO model, not the cheaper version, and it was a great lens, not soft at 300 and pretty quick focussing. However, I am not sure if that is the model being offered.

I don't understand the foreign 40D body upgrade, how is it made of different material and costing $400 more, but for you, FREE!

I would have serious doubts about his claims.

buzzrock

Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

09/04/2007 04:51:34 PM · #3

Where are you ordering from??
The canon 70-200 F4/L is way better than a sigma 70-300, and import bodies are priced cheaper..

Run Away...

cheekymunky

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/04/2007 04:55:03 PM · #4

there are plenty of review sites for lenses but have a quick look atfredmiranda to see for yourself.

The 70-200F4 is a very nice piece of kit and highly regarded. Not so sure about the sigma...

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

09/04/2007 04:57:16 PM · #5

I'm ordering from Broadway Photo. It is the APO lens he was talking about. I'm not sure it was an import body, per se, because he said it has a US warranty... just manufactured somewhere else. It sounded fishy to me, too, but I'm still looking into it. (It's free b/c I didn't want to get a separate charger and he told me if I did he'd upgrade the body for free, btw.)

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

09/04/2007 05:01:59 PM · #6

Originally posted by saiphfire:

Sounds good, but how do they do a body upgrade? The 40D is as specified by Canon. Don't see where a body upgrade fits??

Perhaps I am a blockhead, but a camera body is the same wherever from to me. Even a grey import is the same body without warranty!

marbo

Nikon D5000

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

09/04/2007 05:05:49 PM · #7

He must have meant the sigma 70-200 as that is about the same price as th canon 70-200. The sigma 70-300 is a budget lens, i would stick with the canon 70-200 for sure.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

09/04/2007 05:30:39 PM · #8

Broadway Photo has a very mediocre reputation. I'd stay away from them myself. Sounds like they are gaming you. He's trying to switch you to the Sigma because they have a better profit margin on those. The Canon 70-200 f/4L is an exceptional lens; don't be dissuaded from buying it.

R.

Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2.0D

09/04/2007 05:30:44 PM · #9

It was definitely 70-300, not 200. He said the optics are better and the lens is lighter than the Canon. I expressed skepticism and a reluctance to buy a Sigma lens that I wasn't familiar with, but he insisted that it was a better quality lens. I don't know, it's all kind of weird, but I might wait to get the stuff and then exchange the lens if I need to.

zarniwoop

Nikon D50

09/04/2007 06:17:14 PM · #10

he definitely lied to you. Particularly the bit about the foreign body.