First impressions

[Jmurman]

I just received my order from B and H.

I got in the Sigma 70-200 F2.8, Sigma 1.4 teleconvertor, Canon 420 flash.

Wow, the Sigma is stout! I cannot see myself trekking around with this lens attached...either that or I need to start lifting weights again! The 1.4 works fine on the Sig, but wont fit on my Canon kit lens. I also will ne a new bag, as there is no room for the Sig lens...

Any thoughts?

[Tom W]

I have the same lens and just got a 1.4 teleconverter. Its a good combination. I also had the bag delemma a month or so ago, and ended up getting a Tamrac Pro-12 (model 5612) bag to keep everything in. Its a big shoulder bag. It holds two SLRs and a bunch of lenses, so I keep my Elan in there as well.

I don't carry the whole thing wherever I go, but I have a smaller shoulder/waist bag that'll hold the 10D and a couple of lenses and flash if I want something more portable. I also have a single-camera pouch that'll hold an SLR with medium zoom attached.

All of mine are Tamrac, but you'll find good quality in other brands such as Lowepro as well.

[CyberDyneSystems]

I just received my order from B and H.

I got in the Sigma 70-200 F2.8, Sigma 1.4 teleconvertor, Canon 420 flash.

Wow, the Sigma is stout! I cannot see myself trekking around with this lens attached

Just think,. it is a LOT lighter than the Canon version :shock: :shock:

Great lens. you'll start carrying it around all the time once you start to appreciate the how good the pics can be :wink:

[Jmurman]

Thanks! I really look forward to shooting with it!