Winterpaws Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I really really would like the Canon lens but the price tag is making me hold back Is there a big difference between the Canon and Sigma? The Sigma I think is about 1K cheaper ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) Here's a photograph archive of both. Canon http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=138395 Sigma http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=424175 You might have to go through a few pages, quite a few pics have been removed. Edited September 22, 2009 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Is there a difference? Yes. Is there a difference you will notice in using them? Not if you've never used either as both will perform well. The Canon IS rocks socks, but the Sigma is no slouch and is very good value for money. The Sigma will be slightly slower to focus (if you haven't used both, it shouldn't be something you notice) and *may* not do quite as well in very low light or very low contrast, but often this can be overcome to some degree with practice. I have a good friend who swears by his Sigma 70-200 and he shoots in some of the crappiest light/conditions imaginable. Is there a difference in image quality? If you sit in your deep dark basement and look at things at 400%, then you might see some. Normal, healthy people probably won't be able to tell too much LOL There are a little variances in the pop factor out of each lens but frankly, it's nothing that a tweak here or there in your camera settings or in your post processing won't solve. the Sigma does really well in real world sharpness and it's bokeh isn't bad at all. IMHO the sigma is awesome value for money. I bought the Sigma 50-150 2.8 before my Canon 70-200IS 2.8 figuring I'd sell the Sigma...but I don't sell it because it's a great lens, works spot on, I like the extra range on the wide side sometimes and it's nice having a backup that I know can step in and do the job should something happen to my primary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Thank you for your comments I am really thinking I should just get the Sigma as I can probably get that for under $1K but the Canon is around 2300? It's not like I am a professional or that great so the Sigma would serve me well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I wouldn't hesitate to buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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