Canon LTM Sigma and Tamron Lenses - Canon

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Wich is, else the original Canon lenses, the best lenses for Canon 20D, Sigma or Tamron?

Is there big diferenses between the original Canon and the "generic" lenses, like Sigma and Tamron?
 
I am not sure you realize that you are on a Rangefinder Forum and not a DSLR Forum. You might want to skip over to http://www.dslrexchange.com , www.dpreview.com or www.fredmiranda.com for more answers on your question. :cool:

As to not be rude I will give you an answer here to get you started. :eek: All of these companies make decent lenses. They each have top lens lines and consumer models. Stick to their top line lenses if you can afford them. Personally I have found it better to stay with Canon lenses with the newest crop of DSLR cameras. Both Sigma and Tamron seem to have some difficulty with focusing accuracy on the 20D. Sigma more so that Tamron. :bang: If you are buying a third party lens I would make sure that I could test it before I bought or return it after. Test it well for fcous using the largest aperture and focus at different distances.

Good luck! :D
 
I would suggest asking that on the DSLReXchange.com site instead, that's the sister site to RFF, and is dedicated to DSLR's like the 20D.
 
In the spirit of comradeship, despite this being non-RFF, I can offer my experience as an EOS user with Canon and third-party lenses. I have the Sigma EX 70-200/2.8 and have trialed it personally vs the Canon 70-200/2.8 L IS. The Sigma performs very near the Canon and is great value for the money. I also have the Tamron 28-75/2.8 - a very fine lens and not far off the Canon 24-70/2.8 L at less than 1/3 the cost. I have other Canon primes, but have not been able to compare them to third-party primes, so I'll refrain from comment there.

There is little doubt that lenses such as Canon's 200/1.8 and 85/1.2 are peerless, but you pay a great deal for such equipment: $1,500 for the 85/1.2 and $3,500 for the 200/1.8 used. If you've got the bucks, go for it. You won't be disappointed. However, if funds are less available, the 3rd party option is a great one. Shop carefully, though. All the lens makers have relative dogs in their product lines, third-party or original manufacturer.

Btw, compatibility has never been a problem for me. Although I still remain a film guy, I have shot my 3rd party lenses using other folks' digital bodies (10D, 20D, 1D) without any issues. Older, used lens may prove problematic and might require special service, like re-chipping.

Good luck!
 
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