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Re: Another Newbie

d...@nz (D.R.) — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 06:42:45 UT

Hi Rob
* Your Sigma 70-300 Macro II is sharpest when set at F8 according the a review I
read. I have the same lens, and yes its better at F8.
* Use as higher shutter speed as you can with telephoto lenses like the Sigma to
avoid shake/blur. Tripod is extremely handy, but bulky.
* A circular polarizer would help cut glare from water and allow you to see into

Re: Another Newbie

stewa...@noearthlinkspam.net (Dwight Stewart) — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 04:52:17 UT

What you have is just fine (see below). If you don't know how to use it
effectively, you can leave the tripod behind. Use an ISO 100 print film for
bright daylight shots and a faster ISO 200 through ISO 800 print film for
lower light shots (evening or flash). The faster films will allow better

Re: Another Newbie

thesa...@hotmail.com (Saint Chris) — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 03:42:11 UT

Much appreciated!!!! I am sure photography will be my second focus on my
honeymoon. Thank you for your quick response and I will definetly put your
advise to work. Hope to be able to share my best pic with the groups.
Thanks
Rob
misses.
want
all
help
capture

Re: Another Newbie

nos...@yahoo.com (columbotrek) — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 02:30:15 UT

You are missing a fast lens. Could be some nice opportunities for
available light photography. Look at a Canon 50mm f/1.8 as they are
fast, sharp and inexpensive. Make a point of comparing its results to
either of your zooms ;) For fish underwater a polarizing filter is a
must. Serves double duty as it helps with landscapes. Improves

Another Newbie

thesa...@hotmail.com (Saint Chris) — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 01:47:06 UT

Hello All...I have copied a bunch of Photography Newsgroups in on this only
because of my limited time and lack of knowledge with not only Newsgroups
but also Photography.
Here is my scoop. I just got married yesterday (thank you) and we are
preparing for our trip to Bora Bora ([link]). I do not want

Re: Projector Bulb "DLH"

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Re: Which Lens?

nos...@hotmail.com (Alex) — Mon, 06 Sep 2004 02:16:22 UT

Interesting stats... another website added to my favourites!
I'm considering a lens such as the Canon or Sigma discussed here myself, how
do they compare on focus speed?
Alex

Re: Which Lens?

andre...@littlepinkcloud.invalid — Sat, 04 Sep 2004 13:23:38 UT

The Canon is slightly sharper and has lower distortion, buth there's
very little in it:
Sigma AF 70-200/2,8 APO EX HSM
Photodo test result: 3,9
Effective focal length: 72 - 193 mm
Weighted MTF for 70 mm: f2,8 0,73, f4 0,76, f8 0,75
Weighted MTF for 135 mm: f2,8 0,76, f4 0,84, f8 0,87
Weighted MTF for 200 mm: f2,8 0,78, f4 0,81, f8 0,81

Re: Which Lens?

j...@no.komm — Sat, 04 Sep 2004 12:41:44 UT

In message <19GdndAnxvEHOKTcRVn...@comcas t.com>,
It is a good lens, optically, according to all the reports and tests,
but the Canon is even better. The Canon 70-200 zooms are their sharpest
zooms, allegedly.

Re: Which Lens?

mbohntras...@comcast.net (Mark B.) — Sat, 04 Sep 2004 11:22:07 UT

and
I can't speak for the Canon, but I have the Sigma and I can tell you it's a
teriffic lens. Ignore the naysayers. The 70-200 f/2.8 EX is one of their
best lenses.
Mark

Re: Which Lens?

shadowcatc...@cox.net (Skip M) — Sat, 04 Sep 2004 04:22:38 UT

in
decide
lenses
severly
I would hardly say that an increase of 0.1" in length and diameter,
(7.6"x3.3" vs. 7.7"x3.4") and an increase of 6 and a half ounces (2.8 lbs.
vs. 3.2 lbs.)as a tremendous amount of extra weight and size. That's
somewhat in the realm of complaining about the pea under the stack of

Re: Which Lens?

mcsa...@com.btinternet (Martin Francis) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 19:33:38 UT

and
There is one stop difference, and the Canon makes up for it by being easier
to handhold. A colleague of mine swapped a Sigma 70-200 EX for the Canon
70-200 f4L and couldn't be happier.
Of course, if you already have a <35mm->70mm zoom you could try the Canon
200mm f2.8 prime...

Re: Which Lens?

da...@nospam.demon.co.uk (David Littlewood) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 14:15:10 UT

In article <41385f09$0$29719$afc38...@new s.easynet.co.uk>, Dimitris
<dimitri_74_nospam@nospam_hotm ail.com> writes
(1) I bought my daughter a Canon 70-200 f/4 last year; it is a superb
lens and she is very pleased with it.
(2) I have never used the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 EX; however, I have bought
3 Sigma lenses in the past and concluded I will never buy another one. I

Re: Which Lens?

swtra...@tampabay.rr.com (Rick) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 14:40:43 UT

and
I have not used the Sigma but I own the Canon 70-200 f4L and love it. If
you look around you can find it used for $500 or less.

Re: Which Lens?

nos...@pleaseno.more (Jimmy Smith) — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 14:19:22 UT

"Roger N. Clark (change username to rnclark)" <usern...@qwest.net> wrote in
message news:413863CD.2090505@qwest.net...
expensive),
couple
and
I disagree. The tremendous amount of extra weight and size and cost severly
detracts from the usability of this lens.
Jimmy