Sigma or Tamron

Hey there,

I would definitely recommend either the 55-250 or the 70-300 IS USM from Canon... The Image Stabilizer at this focal length alone is worth the slightly extra cost, as starting at anything above 200mm camera shake becomes a larger and larger issue.

If cost is a huge issue, check out Adorama's refurb section:

55-250 ($200)
http://www.adorama.com …%20Refurbished&​item_no=21

70-300 ($400)
http://www.adorama.com …%20Refurbished&​item_no=47

I would definitely check out The Digital Picture for a good review/comparison of these slower telephoto zooms...

http://www.the-digital-picture.com …6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

cookedart wrote in post #8536619
Hey there,

I would definitely recommend either the 55-250 or the 70-300 IS USM from Canon... The Image Stabilizer at this focal length alone is worth the slightly extra cost, as starting at anything above 200mm camera shake becomes a larger and larger issue.

If cost is a huge issue, check out Adorama's refurb section:

55-250 ($200)
http://www.adorama.com …%20Refurbished&​item_no=21

70-300 ($400)
http://www.adorama.com …%20Refurbished&​item_no=47

I would definitely check out The Digital Picture for a good review/comparison of these slower telephoto zooms...

http://www.the-digital-picture.com …6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

Holy crap those are some killer deals. Thanks for posting that up!!!

If it's one thing I've learned on these forums, it's alway's best to ask for other's advice or suggestions before making a purchase. I never would've considered a couple of those previously mentioned lenses otherwise.
One more quick question. I am thinking of shooting soccer next year since it's very popular in my area, so would the "Sigma APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM Lens" be fast enough during daylight hours with the occasional cloud cover? If not what lens hopefully $1000.00 or under might I consider?
Or would a 2X teleconverter be a viable option for my f/2.8 70-200mm even with losing 2 stops?

Thorrulz wrote in post #8552112
I am thinking of shooting soccer next year since it's very popular in my area, so would the "Sigma APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM Lens" be fast enough during daylight hours with the occasional cloud cover? If not what lens hopefully $1000.00 or under might I consider?
Or would a 2X teleconverter be a viable option for my f/2.8 70-200mm even with losing 2 stops?

Might as well go with the teleconverter for that, at 400mm you'll be at f/5.6 on both.
Be aware that at 400mm f/5.6 and no flash you'll be lucky to get any decent handheld shots - a mono/tripod is a must.

When the 55-250 get so cheap!?! That's tempting as a smaller zoom to take places...