Canon 100-400mm L IS USM or Sigma 150mm-500mm

[Bushcraft]

Bc where did you get the above

Off a comparison review I found on the web - I just googled Canon 100-400 vs Sigma 150-500 and it was the first review to pop up

[PRWIN]

THANKS

[mikef]

BC not the comparison you asking but I used to own the 50-500EX and sold it after buying the 100-400.

My reasons were:
- The 100-400 was much lighter
- I like the push-pull zoom
- The IS on the 100-400 improved my handheld keeper rate
- Due to the costs I could not justify keeping both

Both were capable of great results - my keeper rate with the 100-400 was substantially better. I also found that I missed the loss in the range between 50 and 100 far more than the loss of the range from 400 to 500.

[Sprocky]

- I like the push-pull zoom

I on the other hand don't enjoy push-pull. My biggest hang up with this system in dust. Every time the elements move a vacuum effect is caused which sucks in dirt. If you can afford regular lens services, it is no big deal.

[Bushcraft]

Hey mifef

Thanks for your input

Sprocky, the push, pull thing doesn’t seem to be an issue with those made after 2007 as there’s supposedly a new seal arrangement

I checked out both today and a second hand Sigma is in my price range, but the canon seems to produce betters pics though

[Sprocky]

Let me throw another spanner in the works.

I looked at the new Sigma 120 - 400mm lens today. What a beaut!! And at R8000 at Makro Nelspruit, it seems a good buy. Quite a bit faster than the 150 - 500mm and a lot cheaper than the Canon 100 - 400.

[PRWIN]

You have come around Sprocky, that's what I am using -O -O

[Sprocky]

You have come around Sprocky, that's what I am using -O -O

If all your shots are with this lens...I NEED ONE!!!

[PRWIN]

Sprocky

have a look at the web site in my signature, all where taken with that lense

[nan]

and what about the new Canon 100-400 L IS II USM