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Considering Canon 70-300 L to replace Sigma 100-300 f4

Started Nov 5, 2012 | Questions thread
OP bigfatron Contributing Member • Posts: 777
Re: Considering Canon 70-300 L to replace Sigma 100-300 f4

HAbba wrote:

Hi,

I have owned the following telephoto zooms, mainly for Wildife and general-telephoto-use:

1. 2004: Sigma 100-300 (replaced by 100-400).

2. 2005-2011: Canon 100-400, Canon 70-200 F4 IS

3. 2011- : Canon 70-300L. Replaced the above for weight, size and optics (sharp/contrasty).

If I was in your shoes, it would be a no brainer. I would replace the Sigma 100-300 for the Canon 70-300L, you will not regret it. Lower weight, IS and lovely optics at the loss of some f-stop. The f-stop loss can easily be compensated for by increased ISO (sensors are getting better and better).

Here is my roadmap:

Regards

Hassan

Thanks Hassan. Very useful insight, and oddly enough I think we have some crossover if shooting subject matter as i've done 1 Kenyan Safari as well as a recent trip to India.

Incidentally, how do you compare the IQ and AF performance between the Sigma and the 70-300L? Noticeable? Substantial? I've had the Sigma since 2006 (its one of the first with the updated DG coating) and its paid its way in that time. So its not that i'm replacing a lemon but rather ensuring what i'm considering is really a step forward.

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