Sigma COMPACT HYPERZOOM 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 or CANON EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

bijou · 29th of March 2005 (Tue)

PLease help me choose, Im looking for versatil lens for travel but I want quality too, any thoughts?
Thank you in advance for your comments

CyberDyneSystems · 29th of March 2005 (Tue)

You can't have it all

I don't think there is an appreciable difference in the two lenses,. and I don't think the word "quality" can be associated with either.

If portability is your primary concern... then I'd say get the oe that fits your budget. I actually had the older version of the Sigma CHZ.. and I got by with it for some time. But now I'd strongly suggest you sacrifice some zoom range and get something more robust.

Take a look at the -=TOP 10=- recomended lens sticky thread,. and see what the votes are for starter lenses. Maybe there are some better choices for your trip ther, like the 28-135mm or the Tamron 28-75mm or even the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8

ron chappel · 29th of March 2005 (Tue)

I've used the canon but not that exact model sigma (i've used several other sigma hyperzooms)

Overall these types of lenses can be very usefull and conveniant *if* you can cope with the image quality.In absolute terms they have slightly less resolution than kit lenses such as the EF-s 18-55,EF75-300, EF 28-80,etc

They simply don't get enough 'keeper' images for me so i won't be considering buying another -but others might

ron chappel · 29th of March 2005 (Tue)

I've used the canon but not that exact model sigma (i've used several other sigma hyperzooms)

Overall these types of lenses can be very usefull and conveniant *if* you can cope with the image quality.In absolute terms they have slightly less resolution than kit lenses such as the EF-s 18-55,EF75-300, EF 28-80,etc

They simply don't get enough 'keeper' images for me so i won't be considering buying another -but others might

The canon will have more contrast than the sigma (it's the way sigma lenses tend to allways be ,personally i don't mind the look)

sark · 7th of April 2005 (Thu)

Very useful comments. Thanks.

MDJAK · 13th of September 2009 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberDyneSystems

You can't have it all

Wrong again, Jakie.

me

29th of March 2005 (Tue)	#1
bijou Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1	Sigma COMPACT HYPERZOOM 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 or CANON EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM PLease help me choose, Im looking for versatil lens for travel but I want quality too, any thoughts? Thank you in advance for your comments

29th of March 2005 (Tue)	#2
CyberDyneSystems Wait, all that time and all I get is "Cream of the Damn Crop" ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Providence RI Posts: 37,465 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma COMPACT HYPERZOOM 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 or CANON EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM You can't have it all I don't think there is an appreciable difference in the two lenses,. and I don't think the word "quality" can be associated with either. If portability is your primary concern... then I'd say get the oe that fits your budget. I actually had the older version of the Sigma CHZ.. and I got by with it for some time. But now I'd strongly suggest you sacrifice some zoom range and get something more robust. Take a look at the -=TOP 10=- recomended lens sticky thread,. and see what the votes are for starter lenses. Maybe there are some better choices for your trip ther, like the 28-135mm or the Tamron 28-75mm or even the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 __________________ GEAR LIST CDS' HOT LINKS My POTN Share Threads Jake Hegnauer Photography

29th of March 2005 (Tue)	#3
ron chappel Cream of the Crop Honorary Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Qld ,Australia Posts: 3,552 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma COMPACT HYPERZOOM 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 or CANON EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM I've used the canon but not that exact model sigma (i've used several other sigma hyperzooms) Overall these types of lenses can be very usefull and conveniant if you can cope with the image quality.In absolute terms they have slightly less resolution than kit lenses such as the EF-s 18-55,EF75-300, EF 28-80,etc They simply don't get enough 'keeper' images for me so i won't be considering buying another -but others might

29th of March 2005 (Tue)	#4
ron chappel Cream of the Crop Honorary Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Qld ,Australia Posts: 3,552 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma COMPACT HYPERZOOM 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 or CANON EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM I've used the canon but not that exact model sigma (i've used several other sigma hyperzooms) Overall these types of lenses can be very usefull and conveniant if you can cope with the image quality.In absolute terms they have slightly less resolution than kit lenses such as the EF-s 18-55,EF75-300, EF 28-80,etc They simply don't get enough 'keeper' images for me so i won't be considering buying another -but others might The canon will have more contrast than the sigma (it's the way sigma lenses tend to allways be ,personally i don't mind the look)

7th of April 2005 (Thu)	#5
sark Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3	Re: Sigma COMPACT HYPERZOOM 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 or CANON EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Very useful comments. Thanks.

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