Hi, Guest
I want the ED lens for the better light transmission and better quality for enlargements at full zoom. I could get the G lens as well for about $200, but apparently I'd be sacrificing some quality on high-zoom shots.
Also, I'm sure the 55-200 is good, but the extra zoom is what I want for wildlife and such. There are a lot of good sightings here in North Bay and area, but they're often well-recessed from the roads and developments along right-of-ways and whatnot.
Plus, the 18-55mm that came with the camera is an ED lens. I'd rather have uniformity and quality - no offense meant of course!
The 55-70mm gap does concern me a tad, but I might swap lenses down the road.
EDIT - the reviews on that Sigma aren't so bad. It's worth considering, that's for sure.
Does anyone have a link to high quality, long focal-length Sigma prints?
Also, I'm sure the 55-200 is good, but the extra zoom is what I want for wildlife and such. There are a lot of good sightings here in North Bay and area, but they're often well-recessed from the roads and developments along right-of-ways and whatnot.
Plus, the 18-55mm that came with the camera is an ED lens. I'd rather have uniformity and quality - no offense meant of course!
The 55-70mm gap does concern me a tad, but I might swap lenses down the road.
EDIT - the reviews on that Sigma aren't so bad. It's worth considering, that's for sure.
Does anyone have a link to high quality, long focal-length Sigma prints?
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COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.