Mike is right in both counts... Look into Canoga Camera
(authorised Canon USA dealer) for the D-30. And, buy the Canon
70-200L f4.0 (after 12/31 rebate $550 !) this is a far better lens
than the Sigma.
Good Luck!
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Dave Werner
Have you ever used the sigma 70-200 before you made that claim.
Sigma is 3.9 on photodo while the canon is 4.1. Hardly any
difference except for that the sigma is evaluated wide open at f2.8
versus the canon's f4. BTW, the sigma is come with everything,
hood, tripod collar, and standard 77mm filter than that strange
67mm. And most importantly, I can tell you how important the f2.8
are!
Since we are giving advise to a new user who is here seeking for
information, anything inaccurate is just not good at all. No
offense in my mind, please...
Wangler
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Darkness is made up of dark particles.
As I said earlier, do a search of previous posts (you too
"Wangler"). My bad experiences with Sigmas (2 0ut of 3 bad), many
other's similar reports, returns and comments on Sigma's quality
control problems are all there.
Yes, all other things equal, 2.8 is better than 4.0, but if the
extra stop is not critical the Canon is...
1 Better made (more predictable and more reliable).
2 Sharper across its entire range of stops.
3 Much more compact and much lighter (if that's an issue).
4 Lower in initial cost (‘til the end of the month) and MUCH
higher re-sale value and hence much lower in cost of ownership.
5 Works beautifully with the Canon 2X mk II converter.
And if the speed is critical a Canon 2.8 L (new or used, IS or not)
would be far preferable to a Sigma.
And “Wangler”, you obviously don't know me, or anything
about me. Don't lecture me in a manner that implies that I'm
uninformed. You won’t find me expressing my opinions on
lenses that I don’t own or haven’t personally used.
If you have a chip on your shoulder about Sigma glass and need to
defend it go ahead, but try to keep it on a technical level. If
after a search on me or Sigma or whatever... you want to sound off
to me, go ahead. I’m at
[email protected] (and strangely
enough, Dave Werner is my actual name!).
The Canon 70-200l F4.0 is the best gift a new owner can give
himself without breaking the bank. A real "L" (in every sense of
the word) for $550 is a wonderful thing... It will give you joy
for years to come. Or you can spend more, buy the Sigma and leap
to its defense in forums, while wondering what the real thing is
like.
--
Dave Werner
