Sigma 70-300 APO Macro Super II Alternatives? - PhotoCamel

Winnie · 03-16-2006

OK, even though I can't afford a new lens the lust is starting to grow in me and I feel that my crummy 70-300 will need ot be replaced in the future. At 300mm I find it too soft for my liking, almost hardly not worth using really. What are some good used buys that will cover a similar range?

I am looking around at 80-200 Nikkors or the Sigma 70-200, any good?

I doubt I will be able to buy anythign just yet (just booked a holiday to Barbados!) but I would like to get some ideas of what sort of monies I need to save.

Cheers

Alex

badpickev · 03-16-2006

lenses to look for are the sigma 100-300 f4, reputed to be good over entire range. the sigma 70-200 and nikon 80-200 will cost about the same new vs used. they are about even in performance.

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Winnie Llama Posts: 706 CamelKarma: 109 Gallery \| Blog	Sigma 70-300 APO Macro Super II Alternatives? OK, even though I can't afford a new lens the lust is starting to grow in me and I feel that my crummy 70-300 will need ot be replaced in the future. At 300mm I find it too soft for my liking, almost hardly not worth using really. What are some good used buys that will cover a similar range? I am looking around at 80-200 Nikkors or the Sigma 70-200, any good? I doubt I will be able to buy anythign just yet (just booked a holiday to Barbados!) but I would like to get some ideas of what sort of monies I need to save. Cheers Alex __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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