Your views on Sigma 55-200mm DC lens...

[scooby-doo]

I'm planning to buy a new lens and contemplated on having Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Autofocus lens for my 300D. What can you say about this? Your opinions will be highly appreciated. :D

Thanks.

[edsarkiss]

you get what you pay for. this is a cheap cheap lens. no hidden values here.

i wish i could say something nice, but i can't think of anything.

my advice? save your $$$ for the next 6 months, shoot tons of photos with the lens you have now, and learn learn learn about photography. by that time, you should have enough money to get a very good lens, and the skills to appreciate it.
examples of very good lenses: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=129190&is=USA
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=112539&is=USA
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=12182&is=USA

[scooby-doo]

How about Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super II?

[aggarcia]

I have the Sigma 70-300 APO II. A good consumer lense, but with a 4 - 5.6 you will need light. I have used this lens mostly for motorsports. The L lenses are nice, but some of us do not have L money right now. See the forums and you will see several posting about this lense. Good luck.

[mr.photoguy]

Don't think cheap when it comes to your zoom. Also if you mess with a Sigma, make sure it has a HSM motor on here.

Do a search on this board with 70-200 and you will see all the zoom posts that come up.