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Since: Feb 17, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 2:43 pm
Post subject: advice needed on cheap 300mm's for 20D
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Need a zoom lens, just to widen my options when shooting with my 20D.
I know all about the pros/extreme benefits of spending 2000+ $ on a
good one. But I'm not there at the moment budget wise.
Am considering the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 (about $175) or the Tamron
28-300 f/3.5-6.3 (about $400).
Both get above average ratings on Amazon. Neither have IS, I believe.
No fast action sports shooting here for me, so right now at least, I
don't need a large optic 2.8. I wouldn't mind upgrading some day, but
that's a ways off for now.
Have a tri and monopod, and my primary shooting will be
landscapes/scenery (hiking, mountains, etc. - heading to Kauai next
month).
Am looking for advice on which one I should probably pick up.
Considering the above - what should I opt for? Of course, the $175
option is the most attractive money-wise, and I like the fact it's an
original Canon.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:58 pm
Post subject: Re: advice needed on cheap 300mm's for 20D [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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PS.
The only thing I'm not sure what "aspherical" means. The Tamron is
this. It's aparently better, but I'm not sure what the significance is
of this.
Thanks
fjr.colorado RemoveThis @gmail.com wrote:
> Need a zoom lens, just to widen my options when shooting with my 20D.
>
> I know all about the pros/extreme benefits of spending 2000+ $ on a
> good one. But I'm not there at the moment budget wise.
>
> Am considering the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 (about $175) or the Tamron
> 28-300 f/3.5-6.3 (about $400).
>
> Both get above average ratings on Amazon. Neither have IS, I believe.
>
> No fast action sports shooting here for me, so right now at least, I
> don't need a large optic 2.8. I wouldn't mind upgrading some day, but
> that's a ways off for now.
>
> Have a tri and monopod, and my primary shooting will be
> landscapes/scenery (hiking, mountains, etc. - heading to Kauai next
> month).
>
> Am looking for advice on which one I should probably pick up.
> Considering the above - what should I opt for? Of course, the $175
> option is the most attractive money-wise, and I like the fact it's an
> original Canon.
>
> Thanks! |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 5:39 pm
Post subject: Re: advice needed on cheap 300mm's for 20D [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 29 Jul 2006 15:58:55 -0700, fjr.colorado.TakeThisOut@gmail.com wrote:
>PS.
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>The only thing I'm not sure what "aspherical" means. The Tamron is
>this. It's aparently better, but I'm not sure what the significance is
>of this.
>
>Thanks
Apherical means one or more of the lens elements isn't shaped as a
part of the surface of a sphere.
Often such elements are a plactic/epoxy, which is much easssier to
shape that way.
--
Bill Funk
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 5:53 pm
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 5:55 am
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Sigma 70-300 DG APO, an excellent lens, a keeper and a sleeper.
<fjr.colorado.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1154209438.063229.140360@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> Need a zoom lens, just to widen my options when shooting with my 20D.
>
> I know all about the pros/extreme benefits of spending 2000+ $ on a
> good one. But I'm not there at the moment budget wise.
>
> Am considering the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 (about $175) or the Tamron
> 28-300 f/3.5-6.3 (about $400).
>
> Both get above average ratings on Amazon. Neither have IS, I believe.
>
> No fast action sports shooting here for me, so right now at least, I
> don't need a large optic 2.8. I wouldn't mind upgrading some day, but
> that's a ways off for now.
>
> Have a tri and monopod, and my primary shooting will be
> landscapes/scenery (hiking, mountains, etc. - heading to Kauai next
> month).
>
> Am looking for advice on which one I should probably pick up.
> Considering the above - what should I opt for? Of course, the $175
> option is the most attractive money-wise, and I like the fact it's an
> original Canon.
>
> Thanks!
> >> Stay informed about: advice needed on cheap 300mm's for 20D |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:55 pm
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