looking for a telephoto

[chris_tim]

alright,

basically im looking to get a telephoto thats goes up to atleast 200mm but 300mm would be nicer. ive been looking around and i like the sigma 120-400mm but is it sharp? im looking to spend 300 pounds or near abouts.

can anyone recomened something to me thats sharp and aroudn that sort of price?

cheers

 

[StewartR]

Chris and/or Tim - it would help to know what kind of camera you have...

 

[chris_tim]

sorry completely forgot that! i was half asleep when i posted!

im using a 400d at the moment but in the near future im planning to upgrade to a 30/40d

cheers

 

[chouglez]

Sigma 70-300

http://www.purelygadgets.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=1484&wysiwyg=9

Look around for pre-owned for around 70-80 quids...........

 

[simonkit]

Sigma 70-300

http://www.purelygadgets.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=1484&wysiwyg=9

Look around for pre-owned for around 70-80 quids...........

The Sigma is a bit soft above 250mm, the Tamron equivalent, LD DI version is sharper but is known to show pretty bad CA , my copy did anyway. Don't own a Canon so can't comment on their particular options

simon

 

[andrewc]

secondhand Sigma 100-300 f4 EX or Canon 70-200 f4/L

 

[TomWilko]

Secondhand Canon 70 - 200 f/4 L. Do it and never look back, amazing lens.

 

[chris_tim]

cheers i have been looking at the 70-200 l and you can get them fairly cheap 2nd hand.

cheers folks

 

[reddeathdrinker]

secondhand Sigma 100-300 f4 EX...

If you can stretch for a second-hand one, you won't regret it... fantastic lens, sharp throughout.

 

[whitey]

If you can stretch for a second-hand one, you won't regret it... fantastic lens, sharp throughout.

seen second hand ones go for 500 plus (nikon fit though)

 

[tarmac_chaser]

Secondhand Canon 70 - 200 f/4 L. Do it and never look back, amazing lens.

I can absolutely confirm that. Superb lens, it really is

 

[percymon]

Great lens the 70-200 is but make sure you are happy with just 200mm zoom, its not really enough if you want to do motorsport shots

 

[chris_tim]

ive been looking at the canon 100-300mm f/4.5 would anyone her recomend it?

 

[Albedo]

Have you considered the Canon 55-250mm IS? By most accounts it's seriously impressive...