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« Reply #20 on: November 24, 2005, 06:51:05 pm »

Think I'll go for the 70-200 f2.8

However, for more reach, has anyone had experience of this Sigma 50-500mm f4-6.3 EX APO RF

I've read some good reviews on it, or is there a better alternative?
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« Reply #21 on: November 25, 2005, 04:57:32 am »

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Think I'll go for the 70-200 f2.8

However, for more reach, has anyone had experience of this Sigma 50-500mm f4-6.3 EX APO RF

I've read some good reviews on it, or is there a better alternative?
Although I haven't tried this Sigma lens myself, I think I can guarantee that the EF 70-200 f/2.8L is optically far superior, also with the EF 1.4x Extender II, and possibly even with the EF 2x Extender II. 50-500 is too long a reach for a lens to be really good.

Your alternative is to get something covering the remaining 200-500mm. This could e.g. be the EF 300mm f/4L or f/2.8L, with or without IS, with or without the 1.4x Extender II.
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« Reply #22 on: November 25, 2005, 01:42:17 pm »

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Although I haven't tried this Sigma lens myself, I think I can guarantee that the EF 70-200 f/2.8L is optically far superior, also with the EF 1.4x Extender II, and possibly even with the EF 2x Extender II. 50-500 is too long a reach for a lens to be really good.

Your alternative is to get something covering the remaining 200-500mm. This could e.g. be the EF 300mm f/4L or f/2.8L, with or without IS, with or without the 1.4x Extender II.
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Does the following sound a good option

70-200 f2.8 L
EF400mm f5.6 L

and either a 1.4 or 2 teleconverter
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« Reply #23 on: November 26, 2005, 03:34:40 pm »

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Does the following sound a good option

70-200 f2.8 L
EF400mm f5.6 L

and either a 1.4 or 2 teleconverter
As far as I know, both of these lenses are very good. I have the former lens in the IS version, and I'm very satisfied.

The 400mm f/5.6L is something I only know from reputation, which seems to be good overall. But keep this in mind:

It's not a fast lens, and with the TCs, it will definitely be slow. That may or may not be a problem for you, since it doesn't come with IS.

Unfortunately, your alternatives -- the f/4 DO IS and the f/2.8L IS -- are several times the price.

If you can live with the bellows of the 100-400mm, consider that one. Or consider the EF 300mm f/4L IS (the f/2.8L IS is optically superior, but also more than three times the price).

And, as others have suggested to other people looking to buy expensive lenses: try to rent each of your alternatives for a few days, check them out and figure out which ones float your boat. Only you'll know what you'll like.
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« Reply #24 on: November 27, 2005, 02:20:01 am »

>> Does the following sound a good option

70-200 f2.8 L
EF400mm f5.6 L

and either a 1.4 or 2 teleconverter


Stick with the 1.4X and this is a super-set.
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html
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« Reply #25 on: November 27, 2005, 07:32:35 am »

Thanks for the replies, the link is excellent. I have read reviews and think I am going to go for the EF 300mm f/4L IS plus a 1.4x converter.

With this on my EOS 1DMkII it should give me good reach when needed.

Once again thanks to everyone who replied, its good to be able to ask people who know
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« Reply #26 on: November 28, 2005, 08:27:59 pm »

Michael has an article up called "Forgotten 400". You can find it: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/...otten-400.shtml

I don't have the 400 5.6, but have been considering it for a while now. I do however have the 70-200 2.8 L IS and am delightfully pleased with it in combination with my 1D Mark II. Yes, it is heavy for the first few hours, but after that your hand strengthens and you get used to it. I've been using it to shoot candids of people. Would buy it over again if lost it today! My favorite lens at present... Of-course based on the subject matter I need to shoot.

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