Sigma 70-300 APO v/s Canon EF 75-300 USM views pl. -- Canon Lenses in photography-on-the.net forums

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Sep 30, 2006 03:04 | #1

Dear friens,
Pl. share your views regarding
Sigma 70-300 APO v/s Canon EF 75-300 USM lens

They told me that this APO tech. is simillar to "L" of canon tech. A low dispersion coating.
Pl. share your views in this respect which one would be better. Both are simillar pricing.
Sigma has APO & canon has USM. How do U weigh them?

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Sep 30, 2006 03:39 | #2

The APO is the best bet out of these two, the canon 75-300 is quite bad. if you want sample photos with the APO check the gallery in my sig, the majority are with that lens.

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Sep 30, 2006 03:54 as a reply to @ Ospi's post | #3

the sigma for sure.

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Sep 30, 2006 04:21 | #4

Thanks Ospi & Jaetie for your valuable reply.

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Sep 30, 2006 05:25 as a reply to @ mukund2's post | #5

I'm still in the learner mode when it comes to dslr, I got the 70-300 APO dg couple of months ago and I am delighted with the quality. I find it a tad heavy at times. I'm guilty of a bit camera shake at slow speeds with this lens, I'm told faster shutter speeds help while handheld.
On the tripod it's superb.

I've posted a few pics on POTN if it helps you decide.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=202603
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=200581
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=200627
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=200596
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=196074

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50387619@N00/

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Sep 30, 2006 05:43 | #6

Yes.. Sigma for sure!!

5D Mark II + 40D | Lenses: Sigma 150-500mm BigmOS / Canon 24-105mm F4L IS / Canon 70-200 F4L IS / Canon 85mm 1.8 / Sigma Macro 70mm f/2.8 EX / Sigma 10-20mm EX / Canon 50mm f/1.8 II / Sigma 1.4x APO TC / Kenko 2x PRO300 DG. Lighting: Canon 580EX II + Metz 58 AF-1 + Sunpak 383...
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Sep 30, 2006 07:26 | #7

mukund2,
I haven't used the Sigma (I like Canon lenses on my Canon cameras) but what Ospi said

the canon 75-300 is quite bad

is very wrong to my eyes.

Here is a web page I made with a photo taken with the 75-300 (my cheapie lens) and the Canon 100-400L (my expensive lens) with 100% crops for comparison.

Here is a shot I took yesterday with the 75-300 lens

Deep Red Rise

IMAGE: http://johnbdigital.com/sunrise_set/deepred_8849.jpg

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Good luck with whatever you get

Sony A6400, A6500, Apeman A80, & a bunch of Lenses.............
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Sep 30, 2006 11:52 | #8

hello,
I just did a review of the Sigma 7-3 APO. BTW, I used the 75-300 USM from Canon and ended up returning it. Apart from the more silent AF, the Sigma trumps it in everyway. Check this thread:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=221552

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Sep 30, 2006 11:59 | #9

A lot of Sigma lenses are better than their Canon counterparts, this is one of those cases, I never tried a 75-300 but I did have a Canon 55-200 & it was crap.

With Sigma you get a lot of lens for your money, I have the 17-70 & going by test results it beats every Canon in its price bracket & even some L lenses, I do believe the Sigma is soft at 300mm though, but this is normal for most lenses unless you pay a fortune.

Nick :-)

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Sep 30, 2006 13:06 | #10

Sigma,
check photozone.de for reviews of both of theses lenses. The build feel of the Sigma is substantially better as well. They also include a hood and a bag.

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Sep 30, 2006 14:13 | #11

I love the Sigma. I have had it for about 4 months now and I just love it. I'm attaching a photo I took this past Sunday at the zoo and this is handheld. I haven't had any complaints with this lens except it goes a little soft at about 250mm.

IMAGE: http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i6/nickybegood1998/CopyofIMG_1930.jpg

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Sep 30, 2006 14:19 | #12

Very nice shot indeed, Sigma stuff is really growing on me, with the exception of the L lenses, the Sigma lenses beat any of the Canon ones on build quality & value for money, unless you get a dud they are so sharp!

Nick :-)

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Sep 30, 2006 17:19 as a reply to @ Nick_C's post | #13

Get the Sigma, it’s that sharp just be careful you don’t cut yourself with it! :lol:

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Sep 30, 2006 17:23 as a reply to @ Warrick Hunt's post | #14

The Sigma has the best reputation of all of this type of lens. Excellent value for money too.

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