As I may be out of a job soon I think it is a good time to buy a new lens. Smile
Any how. I really want a longer lens with me when I travel to Austrilla this Feb in about a months time. I have a 17-40 f/4L and a 50mm f/1.4 (love this lens). I'm looking for reach. Here are my options: (20D is my camera body, 1.6 multiplyer)
Canon 70-200 f/4L,
Pros,
L glass is good glass,
Cons,
L Glass is surounded by white metal.
F/4 makes it primarly an outdoor lens. At times I wish I had a little reach with my 50mm.
Canon 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS
Pros,
Longer Reach
Black
Cheepest of the three
Cons'
Not L but great reviews.
Have read descriptions claiming it is "plasticy"
Sigma 70-200 f/2.8
Pros,
Faster than the two above
Black
Cons,
I don't know anything about the Quality
Most expensive (but $1000 less than the Canon 70-200 f/2.Cool
Bigger then the two above.
The canon DO and f/2.8 70-200's are out of my reach. The sigma is close to out of my reach.
Any thoughts? Also, has anyone experianced Sigma's 30mm f/1.4? I love my 50mm but it is a little close in a room. A 30mm would give me a 48mm equiv.
Thanks for any input..
PJ