Tuesday, 11 July 2017

lens - Are third-party alternatives to the Canon 70-200 f/2.8 worth the price savings?


Has anyone used the 3rd party 70-200 lenses?


Are you happy with the quality, or do you wish you had saved up for longer and got the Canon?



Answer



Personally I have a 70-200 2.8 IS. Yes it cost a lot, and yes it is heavy, but the results from it speak for themselves.


But having said that, you need to pick a lens that is going to meet your needs (i.e. what sort of photos you plan on taking with it). I have a friend who uses a 70-200 F4 (non-IS) and is very happy with the results. Likewise I know someone who has a Sigma Bigma (50-500) who produces good results.


One resource you may find useful is Fred Miranda Reviews which agregates the results from people submitting reviews about the lenses they own.


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