On Fri, 21 Sep 2001 13:24:59 -0400, you wrote:
>The 80-200 should come with a tripod mount. Hmmmmm wonder where it is on
>this lens. That is a definite negative for this particular 80-200 auction.
>
>And as far as the Sigma being sharper? I don't agree. The 80-200 is sharper
>than the Canon 70-200, let alone the Sigma! The real negatives are the lack
>of compatibility with Canon tele-extenders, the EXTREMELY slight vignetting
>at the long end, and the lack of USM (HSM on the Sigma). If you definitely
>plan on using tele-extenders a lot with this focal length zoom then the
>Sigma with a Sigma tele-extender is better than the Canon 80-200 with, say,
>a Tamron SP extender. If, however, you plan on mostly using the lens only,
>then the Canon is far better in sharpness, color balance, and contrast. For
>sports or action, then go for the Sigma due to the HSM. As always, get the
>whole story and find the true +/- for any lens purchase. Going straight for
>the OEM or the best MTF can be misleading. Make sure the lens capabilities
>meet your needs and the lens negatives don't subtract from YOUR
>capabilities. I've owned both these lenses and have shot thousands of
>frames with both. The above is my observations of the strengths and
>weaknesses of both.
> FWIW, I sold the Sigma but will keep the 80-200 till Canon obsoletes the
>EOS mount. The photos from the 80-200 have a quality about them that I
>can't find from any other lens.
Very interersting and valuable input, Brian. Would you care to try
and describe this quality at all? Sharpness and contrast isn't
everything, and I'm extremely interested in the "other" qualities,
that are perhaps harder to quantify. ( If you've ever used an FD
135/2.5 - that lens has an exquisite quality that I value above
contrastiness and sharpness, although it's plenty sharp.)
Ken Durling
Website http://home.earthlink.net/~kdurling/
Alternate e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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