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spaceman
27th of April 2004 (Tue), 20:51
Looking for a telephoto lens to shoot my son's high school baseball games (day games) and some nature photography. I don't really need a big lens for the nature shots because I can get fairly close to the moose and deer that I like to shoot (vast majority of shots are less that 100-200 yds). would the 70-200L 4.0 do the job for these scenarios? I don't really want to go too far over my budget of $700-$800, so the 2.8 is out of the question. I have also been looking at the 75-300 IS USM, and I know, the "L" lens is better optically but what would be better for my particular needs? Thanks.
roanjohn
27th of April 2004 (Tue), 21:01
Dont discount the Sigma 70-200 f2.8. It should be right around your budget with a constant 2.8 for those cloudy days :-)

http://www.photographyreview.com/35mm,Zoom/Sigma,70-200mm,f-2.8,APO,EX,HSM/PRD_83598_3128crx.aspx

Ro1
spaceman
27th of April 2004 (Tue), 23:12
Dont discount the Sigma 70-200 f2.8. It should be right around your budget with a constant 2.8 for those cloudy days :-)

http://www.photographyreview.com/35mm,Zoom/Sigma,70-200mm,f-2.8,APO,EX,HSM/PRD_83598_3128crx.aspx

Ro1

How about future compatibility with Canon DSLRs? I currently use a 300D, but if I choose to upgrade in the future what are the chances that this lens would fit a new Canon? Thanks.
Ken Fong
27th of April 2004 (Tue), 23:21
I second the Sigma 70-200 2.8. I used it with a Canon D60, then with a 10D...it should be fully compatible with all future Canons. I eventually upgraded the Sigma to a Canon equivalent, but if I were on a tighter budget, I definitely would still be using the Sigma...it's a great value.

If you will not be using a monopod, I recommend that you consider the IS options for Canon lenses. I think in the Sigma world, it's called OS (optical stabilization).
G3
28th of April 2004 (Wed), 00:08
At 200 yards you're going to need more than 200mm. 200 yards is a long way...a deer looks pretty small at that distance. At 100 yards a 200mm lens would do OK. If you're really shooting photos of deer at 200 yards you're going to need something more along the lines of the Sigma 50-500.