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Mark2009 · May 6, 2010, 2:14 PM

Hi, I am looking to buy a used 300mm that I will use very limitted, so wanted something inexpensive. Looking around I can buy used Canon 75-300 III for $100, the Sigma 70-300mm dg (non apo) is running around $70.

Is one better than the other, are they basically the same performance and quality?

Thanks

shoturtle · May 6, 2010, 2:18 PM

The Sigma 70-300 apo is a better lens then the canon 75-300mm. An it is worth getting the apo. The problem when I tried out the 75-300 a couple years back with the large amount of distortion when zoomed out. After testing it, I passed on the 75-300.

Mark2009 · May 6, 2010, 2:22 PM

Thanks, I was only going to use it for some distance vacation shots, and also have a outdoor graduation that I might need the distance. I have a canon 28-135mm IS that I try to use most of the time. It is just not long enough sometimes, but I am running out of money(or patience from my wife$$)

Mark1616 · May 6, 2010, 2:23 PM

Personally I wouldn't get either, out of the budget lenses the Tamron 70-300 is the best of the bunch so would seriously consider that. If you can't find one 2nd hand then new they are $160 and you will be happier with the quality. It still isn't a great lens but it is the one I would go for.

If you must for some reason go for one of those 2 options then I would struggle to choose as the non apo Sigma is quite weak and so is the Canon........ hmmm, I think that would be almost a coin toss decision.

shoturtle · May 6, 2010, 2:26 PM

How much range do you need, if you want a very sharp lens. The ef-s 55-250 is a really good lens and does macro also, and you get IS. Which I find helpful on the long end shots.

Another non IS option is the tamron 70-300 DI LD. Here is a link to the model you want.link

http://www.adorama.com/TM70300DEOS.html

Mark2009 · May 6, 2010, 2:27 PM

Thank, I will go search EBAY see if I can find the Tamron. Is it the LD, I see Di versions also? Which one are you talking about with Tamron?

Thanks

shoturtle · May 6, 2010, 2:28 PM

Tamron 70-300 DI LD is the one you want if you are going with the tamron

Hards80 · May 6, 2010, 5:46 PM

i 2nd the notion of getting the tamron within the budget teles, or if you don't need that range, the canon 55-250 is a sharp lens with IS

May 6, 2010, 2:14 PM	#1
Mark2009 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 275	Canon 75-300MM III vs Sigma 70-300mm DG(non apo) Hi, I am looking to buy a used 300mm that I will use very limitted, so wanted something inexpensive. Looking around I can buy used Canon 75-300 III for $100, the Sigma 70-300mm dg (non apo) is running around $70. Is one better than the other, are they basically the same performance and quality? Thanks

May 6, 2010, 2:18 PM	#2
shoturtle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frankfurt AM Posts: 11,348	The Sigma 70-300 apo is a better lens then the canon 75-300mm. An it is worth getting the apo. The problem when I tried out the 75-300 a couple years back with the large amount of distortion when zoomed out. After testing it, I passed on the 75-300. __________________ Super Frequent Flyer, no joke. Ex Patriot and loving it. Canon Eos 60D, T1i/500D, Eos1, Eos 630, Olympus EPL-1, and a part time Pentax K-X shooter.

May 6, 2010, 2:23 PM	#4
Mark1616 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,456	Personally I wouldn't get either, out of the budget lenses the Tamron 70-300 is the best of the bunch so would seriously consider that. If you can't find one 2nd hand then new they are $160 and you will be happier with the quality. It still isn't a great lens but it is the one I would go for. If you must for some reason go for one of those 2 options then I would struggle to choose as the non apo Sigma is quite weak and so is the Canon........ hmmm, I think that would be almost a coin toss decision. __________________ [SIZE=1][SIZE=2]Any problems with a post or thread please use the report button at the bottom left of the post and the team will help sort it out.

May 6, 2010, 2:26 PM	#5
shoturtle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frankfurt AM Posts: 11,348	How much range do you need, if you want a very sharp lens. The ef-s 55-250 is a really good lens and does macro also, and you get IS. Which I find helpful on the long end shots. Another non IS option is the tamron 70-300 DI LD. Here is a link to the model you want.link http://www.adorama.com/TM70300DEOS.html __________________ Super Frequent Flyer, no joke. Ex Patriot and loving it. Canon Eos 60D, T1i/500D, Eos1, Eos 630, Olympus EPL-1, and a part time Pentax K-X shooter. Last edited by shoturtle; May 7, 2010 at 1:55 AM.

May 6, 2010, 2:28 PM	#7
shoturtle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frankfurt AM Posts: 11,348	Tamron 70-300 DI LD is the one you want if you are going with the tamron __________________ Super Frequent Flyer, no joke. Ex Patriot and loving it. Canon Eos 60D, T1i/500D, Eos1, Eos 630, Olympus EPL-1, and a part time Pentax K-X shooter.

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May 6, 2010, 2:22 PM	#3
Mark2009 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 275	Thanks, I was only going to use it for some distance vacation shots, and also have a outdoor graduation that I might need the distance. I have a canon 28-135mm IS that I try to use most of the time. It is just not long enough sometimes, but I am running out of money(or patience from my wife$$)

May 6, 2010, 2:27 PM	#6
Mark2009 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 275	Thank, I will go search EBAY see if I can find the Tamron. Is it the LD, I see Di versions also? Which one are you talking about with Tamron? Thanks

May 6, 2010, 5:46 PM	#8
Hards80 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 9,046	i 2nd the notion of getting the tamron within the budget teles, or if you don't need that range, the canon 55-250 is a sharp lens with IS

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