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Andrew Pratt
25th of January 2006 (Wed), 22:42
I bought a used Sigma 70-300 APO Super Macro II for my sister in law the other week and since she hasn't picked it up yet I took it with me last week when we went to the Winnipeg zoo. I got some decent shots but I quite like this one.
crazyea
26th of January 2006 (Thu), 01:03
very nice!
psilo
26th of January 2006 (Thu), 02:37
Hi Andrew
She hasnt picked it up! goodness if I had this lens you would have to prise it from my fingers ;) great shot, well done.
jr#8
26th of January 2006 (Thu), 07:15
Nice shot. I like the colors. Hey can that lens be used with a TC?
Andrew Pratt
26th of January 2006 (Thu), 07:17
Yes but you may loose auto focus. I have the Tamron TC but I haven't tried it yet with this lens.
jr#8
26th of January 2006 (Thu), 07:27
Oh I forgot to ask before. Is that lens comprable to Canon's 70-300mm IS USM or 70-300mm III
Andrew Pratt
26th of January 2006 (Thu), 08:45
Its generally thought of as being a step up in quality from the Canon's.
jr#8
26th of January 2006 (Thu), 13:39
Yes but which one The IS is around $550.00 and the III is about $180.00.
Andrew Pratt
26th of January 2006 (Thu), 13:45
Optically the Sigma's better but the canon with IS adds some benefit for those times you are hand holding the lens. Its all a tradeoff....but the cost differences are huge.