> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
Behalf Of Jim
> Pendergraft
> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 7:32 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Poll?: Outstanding aftermarket EOS
lenses
>
>
> Here's another vote for the Sigma EX 70-200/2.8 HSM.
I also like
> my Tokina 20-35/3.5-4.5 II. It is a good deal
compared to the
> similar Canon lens.
Hello Gang,
Well, I've historically been a promoter of decent
third party glass, and here's my collection and
opinions:
- Tokina 20-35/3.5-4.5 II. Like Jim above, I also own
this lens. All metal construction. Takes 77mm
filters. It's received lots of praise from several
owner/users. I bought it used from a decent chap (S.
Gardner) who was moving to medium format. Scott's
comments: "One thing that really impresses me about
this lens is its low distortion. Made some shots from
our condo balcony in Can-Cun a couple years ago at
20mm that encompasses the ocean and a lot of the
building complex and it can't see and 'curves' at all.
Amazing for a zoom. And of course, color saturation
is excellent as well." I've read in more than one
user comment that owners tend to not use their
polarizers with this lens, because the color
saturation is so good.
- Sigma 70-200/2.8 APO HSM EX. There's obviously been
a lot of flattering comments made about this piece of
glass. Two touch zoom. 77mm filters. Hypersonic
motor. Exotic glass. Non-rotating front. What else
can we ask for? I'm sure the Canon L focuses that tad
bit faster and can produce a few more lines per mm,
but for what price? If you're a pro or if you have a
money tree in your back yard, then by all means get
the L. If you simply enjoy getting value for your
money while also attempting to maintain your mortgage,
then this lens is for you.
- Sigma 90/2.8 Macro. A great example of a sleeper of
a lens. It's bitingly sharp, and Photodo even rates
it at 4.2! However, it's been discontinued and
replaced by the much lauded 105 EX. This 90/2.8 has
an all metal construction, DOF scale, a focus limiter
switch, and takes 52mm filters. Some drawbacks
however: focuses down to 1:1 but needs an accessory
adapter (included) to do so, and the front element
goes through about a 45 degree turn for the entire
focus range. I've seen these floating around for
about $250 - $350 used in various mounts on a
particular auction site, but I somehow, through God's
grace, was able to acquire one for only about $130 . .
. BRAND SPANKING NEW!!!
- Tokina 28-70/2.6-2.8 ATX Pro II. Lots of user/owner
praise. Great all metal construction - built like a
tank (and weighs like one too). Takes 77mm filters,
non-rotating front, exotic glass, two touch zoom.
It's funny, when I look at thie above list and think
about when I got into EOS, I never intended to *not*
buy Canon EF glass, but through my short photographic
life, these great examples of third-party glass just
happened to make themselves available to me at VERY
good prices, and its been a blissful relationship from
day one.
However, I do feel that Canon's 28-135IS is the best
"walk-around lens" available, and I also have my eyes
set on that 100-400IS or 300/2.8IS...
Regards,
Cian
"A good photo may make the landscape look beautiful,
but a good laugh makes the world look beautiful."
http://communities.msn.com/CiansPhotographicEndeavors
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