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Originally Posted by Alatar
So, I'm looking for a budget zoom/macro lens to try out, and I've heard the Canon 70-300mm sucks, as does the 55-200/55-250 that Canon offers in the entry level.
Any thoughts/experience with the Sigma APO DG 70-300mm?
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They suck in comparison to the L lenses, yeah, but they're better than the Sigma... spec for spec, Canon OEM lenses will always beat Sigmas in IQ.
The 70-300IS is actually quite good for the price, and the focal length + IS make it quite versatile outdoors. The AF isn't bad, either. IQ is pretty good, actually. Better than the 55-250, which is OK.
The 70-200 F4L actually isn't all that expensive on the used market. If you can cough up $600-650 that's the telephoto lens I would buy.
EDIT: Do some comparison searches online between the Sigma and the Canon lenses.