which lens sigma or tamron 70-300mm do you suggest?

[diver_neil]

hello again....am getting a lens tomorrow but i dont know which brand, my option is:

1. tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
2. sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 APO DG Macro

do you have any suggestions which you recommend or have tried using these lens? thanks for the time.

[Yi-P]

I havent used the Tamron, but I have the Sigma 70-300 here.

The Sigma is clearly a value winner in terms of quality vs price.

[gstark]

Neil,

Of those, I'd be inclined to get the Tamron.

[sirhc55]

Neil - either one would be a good choice - your call

[Jonas]

Not sure of the Tamron, but the Sigma has the macro function which can be quite useful.

Having owned the Sigma for 12mths, I am now looking to the Nikkor 80-200mm, which is around $1100 ex HK. Big biccies I know, but I could have saved $300-odd by buying right the first time.

[diver_neil]

thanks for the replies and suggestions...i got the sigma lens today....will test it tomorrow.....

cheers to all

neil

[chet]

show us some pics taken with it diver, keen to see how it performs.

[diver_neil]

test pixs of sigma lens:

just resize the pix and no enhancement made

image 1 - dragonfly


image 2 - rizal park, manila


image 3 - caterpillar


image 4 - tourist


image 5- lunch time @ the park


comments:

pics are sharp, a bit noisy on the lens in autofocus... i suggest to switch in manual when doing macro. good lens for $200...am happy with it. thanks for viewing....

[Alpha_7]

Thanks for the test shots, I hope you are happy with your investment, I can't seem to fault it for the price it looks sharper them the 70-300G, plus it has macro feature.

[chet]

looks good, thanks for the pics

[diver_neil]

to all, thanks and more power. -neil

[zafra52]

Hello there, Diver_Neil. Thanks for showing the pictures you took with your Sigma 70 - 300... POA lens. After seeing you photos and comparing them with what I got last Sunday with my Canon 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 II USM lens I took it back to the shop I bought it from and traded it in for one like yours. I haven't got it yet because they gave me the non POA version, by mistake, so I took it back the following day and they ordered in the one I wanted. So I am waiting with anticipation... Please tell me you are happy with yours...?

[digitor]

Hello there, Diver_Neil. Thanks for showing the pictures you took with your Sigma 70 - 300... POA lens. After seeing you photos and comparing them with what I got last Sunday with my Canon 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 II USM lens I took it back to the shop I bought it from and traded it in for one like yours. I haven't got it yet because they gave me the non POA version, by mistake, so I took it back the following day and they ordered in the one I wanted. So I am waiting with anticipation... Please tell me you are happy with yours...?

I think the Sigma works well for the money - have a look at this thread..... http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?p=251204#251204

Cheers

[cameraguy21773]

I've used both and find them to be pretty good 70-200 macros, with both being a bit soft between 200mm and 300mm. I'd give the edge to the Tamron though I am a particular fan of Sigma, especially the EX series lenses.

[Hyena]

I'm looking at these lenses too, why do you say the tamron has the edge cameraguy ?

[diver_neil]

Hello there, Diver_Neil. Thanks for showing the pictures you took with your Sigma 70 - 300... POA lens. After seeing you photos and comparing them with what I got last Sunday with my Canon 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 II USM lens I took it back to the shop I bought it from and traded it in for one like yours. I haven't got it yet because they gave me the non POA version, by mistake, so I took it back the following day and they ordered in the one I wanted. So I am waiting with anticipation... Please tell me you are happy with yours...?

hi zafra52! am very satisfied/happy with the lens...i even tried using it yesterday for a portait/glamour shoot. thanks for the replies folks!