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oli · 6th August 2007, 3:21 PM

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Originally Posted by young_einstein

I've just got my first ever Non-Canon lens, the Sigma 100-300 f/4. [Hooray for tax returns!

]

I've got that lens as well and have no complaints about it. The HSM isn't quite as fast as Canon's USM in my experience but that's not specific to that particular lens. Once you become accustomed to it I don't think it really restricts you anyway.

I use it on my 5D and am perfectly happy with the optical performance of it.

That said I'll probably replace it with a 70-200 f/4L with IS later this year, primarily because of the weight which is a disadvantage when traveling.

I'd recommend the 100-300 lens to anyone though.

Dinuc · 6th August 2007, 3:25 PM

1D3

one word.

awesome.

Dna

young_einstein · 6th August 2007, 3:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinuc

1D3

one word.

awesome.

Dna

1D3's make baby einstein cry!

mute · 6th August 2007, 3:33 PM

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Originally Posted by young_einstein

Wish me luck ....

Highly doubt the Sigma will compare to two awesome Canon primes... but post the results here, I'm interested in how it performs

young_einstein · 6th August 2007, 3:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mute

Highly doubt the Sigma will compare to two awesome Canon primes...

Neither do I ... and I'm not expecting it to either.

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but post the results here, I'm interested in how it performs

It's pretty much on par to what I was expecting. You can see that the Canons are noticeably sharper, but for my intents and purposes the Sigma is still going to do its job.

F/4

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mute · 6th August 2007, 3:52 PM

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Originally Posted by young_einstein

It's pretty much on par to what I was expecting. You can see that the Canons are noticeably sharper, but for my intents and purposes the Sigma is still going to do its job.

Still pretty good

But damn that 300/4 is sharp!

michael_ · 6th August 2007, 4:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinuc

1D3

one word.

awesome.

Dna

welcome to the club, i love mine.

fuzzyimages · 6th August 2007, 7:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinuc

1D3

one word.

awesome.

Dna

two words -

bout time!!

Can l borrow???

rival81 · 9th August 2007, 1:32 PM

My first purchase since picking up a D40 a few weeks ago... from adorama.com:

Nikon 50mm f1.8 $105
Sigma 50mm f2.8 Macro $169 (used but in excellent condition)
Nikon SB-600 flash $180
Supreme Flash Diffuser $15

Total cost including express shipping AU$615

I might pick up the 55-200 VR later in the year but this bunch should do me for quite a while.

fuzzyimages · 9th August 2007, 6:54 PM

canon HV20 + 5yr warranty = $1450 (yes it has aust warranty, its off the shelf)

should be a bit of fun with my new 24" mac (well once the new ones hit work!

)

thommo2002 · 9th August 2007, 7:15 PM

i got my
10.5mm fish
sigma 10-20
70-200vr

all in the last week. Im shooting the beautiful girls tonight so i will get to try out the 70-200 and 10.5mm

weehoo

stergiopilus · 9th August 2007, 7:21 PM

I got a Canon 10-22mm lens today. Its wiiiiide!

Got it from B&H for about $900 all up.

brasher · 9th August 2007, 10:13 PM

Got a Sandisk Xtreme 3 4GB for $69 yesterday, thought that was a decent enough price considering it was from an actual storefront.

Chinatown, Sydney.

michael_ · 9th August 2007, 10:35 PM

is it real chris? i might go get one tomorrow.

got the addy again?

mR_CaESaR · 9th August 2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by brasher

Got a Sandisk Xtreme 3 4GB for $69 yesterday, thought that was a decent enough price considering it was from an actual storefront.

Chinatown, Sydney.

man if thats real... i'll head over there tomorrow as well

Where?

6th August 2007, 3:25 PM	#677
Dinuc Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,428	I don't normally post here but ... 1D3 one word. awesome. Dna __________________ www.andrewmurdoch.com.au Last edited by Dinuc; 6th August 2007 at 3:28 PM.

9th August 2007, 1:32 PM	#684
rival81 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Side of Brisbane Posts: 911	My first purchase since picking up a D40 a few weeks ago... from adorama.com: Nikon 50mm f1.8 $105 Sigma 50mm f2.8 Macro $169 (used but in excellent condition) Nikon SB-600 flash $180 Supreme Flash Diffuser $15 Total cost including express shipping AU$615 I might pick up the 55-200 VR later in the year but this bunch should do me for quite a while. __________________ Coffee enthusiast, African Cichlid keeper & theme park addict

9th August 2007, 6:54 PM	#685
fuzzyimages Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Me!bourne Posts: 898	canon HV20 + 5yr warranty = $1450 (yes it has aust warranty, its off the shelf) should be a bit of fun with my new 24" mac (well once the new ones hit work! ) __________________ [current gear] “The interesting thing is how one guy, through living out his own fantasies, is living out the fantasies of so many other people.” - Mr Hugh Hefner Last edited by fuzzyimages; 9th August 2007 at 7:38 PM.

9th August 2007, 10:35 PM	#689
michael_ Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: sydney Posts: 1,516	is it real chris? i might go get one tomorrow. got the addy again? __________________ MichaelVettasPhotography CircleWork.com.au \| Sydney AFL Photos mygear

9th August 2007, 7:15 PM	#686
thommo2002 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 839	i got my 10.5mm fish sigma 10-20 70-200vr all in the last week. Im shooting the beautiful girls tonight so i will get to try out the 70-200 and 10.5mm weehoo

9th August 2007, 7:21 PM	#687
stergiopilus Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,957	I got a Canon 10-22mm lens today. Its wiiiiide! Got it from B&H for about $900 all up.

9th August 2007, 10:13 PM	#688
brasher Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 828	Got a Sandisk Xtreme 3 4GB for $69 yesterday, thought that was a decent enough price considering it was from an actual storefront. Chinatown, Sydney.