In a message dated 6/17/2004 4:14:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> The Bronica was a good camera - had some faults like most others, but was > still was an excellent camera. 'Glad you haven't had any problems with Sigma. > I personally know some who have, was at a wedding where a pro. had a brand > new out of the box lens fall apart - literally, and I loaded him my Canon > lens. So, this with their false advertising about their dSLRs hasn't made > them a big hit with me nor many others. Like I said, if they work well for > you, then that's great. I'll continue to reccomend buying > Canon, or Nikon, > whatever someone has. > > Fred Hi All, I was reading and reading this whole thread - and can't help buy wonder - do half of you work for Canon or just try to justify how you spent your money? lol Yes, Canon makes good lenses and cameras. Yes, Sigma USED TO make poor quality products. And the both still do - sometimes, but a lot less than before. Maybe, overall Canon is more reliable, but they better be - one of the biggest and oldest camera makers. But I think that Canon used to be better - there is a reason that Canon T90 still is a well respected camera and some FD L lenses rival in price and performance current EF L lenses. As far as Sigma goes - I personally believe that their EX lineup is great. I have over 10 year experience in photography, part of which I did professionally. I've had Canon products cause problems. Never had older Sigmas, but from the new EX - I used 15mm, 50mm Macro, 105mm Macro and 70-200 2.8 HSM and all, performed wonderful - optically and mechanically. At the same time, I 've had some problems with Canons - mostly bodies though, not lenses. So, all I can say is - Canon is very good, but far from perfect. Same goes for Sigma. Both can be your friend for life, and both can be your worst nightmare. No telling which is first or more often. George * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
