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Old 11-02-09, 18:36
astroman astroman is offline  
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Default Which Canon Zoom

Hi all,

At present I have 3 lenses for my Canon 40D, a sigma 10-20, canon 17-85 is, Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro and a sigma 28-300. I am perfectly happy with the 10-20, 17-85 is and 100mm macro. I want to replace the 28 - 300 as I find it akward to use and very soft at the long end.

I have narrowed it down to 2 lenses, the 70-200 f4 is usm or the EF 70-300 f4-5.6 is. My quandry is the 70-200 is twice the price of the 70-300, is it twice as good? (allowing for the extra 100mm focal lenght) I have read loads of reviews of both lenses, the reviews of the 70-200 all seem to suggest this`is one of the best lenses Canon have ever made, but those for the 70-300 give it very good reviews as well. (any other suggestions would be welcome but I would like IS)

Have any of you had the chance to use and compare these lenses in a practical way which can help me with my decision?

Thanks

Chris
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