What zoom lens?

[agonzalez]

I'm looking at a 55-200mm...
What's your opinion about the following:

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC F

The sigma is cheaper but has better reviews on www.photodo.com
Are there any other options?
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[agonzalez]

Bump

 

[Big Mike]

First of all, I would avoid that website/store. Check out their ratings HERE
Same old scam. Stick with a good retailer like B&H or Adorama.

As for the lenses...they are both cheaper quality lenses and not very fast (small max aperture). I wouldn't expect a high performance out of either of them. The Canon is a regular EF lens, which means it can be used on 35mm film SLR cameras as well as an Canon DSLR. I think the Sigma is meant only for DSLR cameras with APS-C sized sensors (like your rebel).

In that focal range, I'd suggest looking at the Canon 70-200 F4 L or the Sigma 70-200 F2.8. Of course there is also the 70-200 F4 L IS, the 70-200 F2.8 L and the top of the line 70-200 F2.8 L IS.

 

[agonzalez]

First of all, I would avoid that website/store. Check out their ratings HERE
Same old scam. Stick with a good retailer like B&H or Adorama.

In that focal range, I'd suggest looking at the Canon 70-200 F4 L or the Sigma 70-200 F2.8. Of course there is also the 70-200 F4 L IS, the 70-200 F2.8 L and the top of the line 70-200 F2.8 L IS.

Thanks... I'll check those lens out... I didnt know about their ratings I've bought two cameras from them, thanks for the tip.