Sigma Lenses...and Canon GL1

[Provocyclist]

Hey guys, im considering buying a Sigma 200-500 zoom. I was just wondering what eveyones opinions were of the Sigma brand. This is for my Nikon D80.

The other item i was wondering about is the Canon GL1. Ive read alot about them, and it sounds like it will suit my needs the best, but is there a better alternative out there?

[Tippster]

The other item i was wondering about is the Canon GL1. Ive read alot about them, and it sounds like it will suit my needs the best, but is there a better alternative out there?Canon Prosumer video cameras suck compared to their competition. Get either of these if you want to stay in SD:

Panasonic AG-DVX100B

http://www.dvshop.ca/camera/images/panasonicdvx100b.jpg

Sony DSR-PD170

http://www.webster.edu/acadaffairs/asp/mediacenter/Video/v_images/sony_DSR-PD170.jpg

[Summit]

Sigma EX lenses tend to be very good, especially for the price... just hope you never have to deal with their service dept

[dipstik]

I think you might be confused....the Sigma 200-500 is not even for sale yet, and will probably cost many thousands of dollars.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/Sigma/sigma200500mm-big-001.jpg

[Provocyclist]

eeek! yeah, thats not quite what i had in mind. I was thinking like whats avaliable at Inkleys.
http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/253093355.htm and
http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/253091177.htm

[orlowskij]

I've got both a Sigma 24-70 EX and a 70-200 EX, neither have given me any problems and take good photos. My budget kept me from going with the equivalent Canon lenses and I'm happy with my decision. I also picked up a Sigma flash a couple weeks ago that I have been playing with a good bit. I haven't really heard anything about either of the lenses you linked to, but like Summit said, the EX series tends to be pretty good.