I bought this lens today. Reason for purchase:-
(i) Sigma lens DL 70 - 300 mm is not compatible with EOS 450D.
(ii) I need a lens with 70 - 200 mm to telezoom on subject.
(iii) f4 with no Image Stabiliser is the best lens that meet my budget.
The cost is S$998 plus S$28 worth of hoya uv filter (67mm). While lighter than 70 - 200mm f2.8L, it is still heavy and requires a steady hand when zoom to 200mm. Poor image will appear when the light is not sufficient bright and the speed of aperture is slow. My estimate is, with handheld, the minimum aperture speed is 1/20 while focusing on a still object.
The IS version costs S$600 more and is not really value for money. Hence, I have to carry a monopod/tripod when using this lens at maximum zoom. The photo shows the Canon 70 - 200mm f4L against Sigma 70 - 300mm DL.
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