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**vroom_skies** · 11-09-2008, 01:28 AM

Going along with tidyboy, glass is not where you want to skimp.
Is your wife serious about photography or does she just like to shoot for fun and what not? If she is quite serious I would really encourage you to look at the Sigma 70-200 2.8, however it is 800, but that's its only downside imo. Tidyboy is right, I do own the lens and its been awesome so far.

Also, you stated you want a telephoto lens, are we talking about a 70-300 (if so, jimmy's link looks like the best) or more along the lines of a mid range telephoto?

Either way I would recommend the Sigma 70-200, if she plans on being in the hobby awhile, it always pays to have good glass.

Hope that helps,
Bob

11-09-2008, 01:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
vroom_skies Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,801	Going along with tidyboy, glass is not where you want to skimp. Is your wife serious about photography or does she just like to shoot for fun and what not? If she is quite serious I would really encourage you to look at the Sigma 70-200 2.8, however it is 800, but that's its only downside imo. Tidyboy is right, I do own the lens and its been awesome so far. Also, you stated you want a telephoto lens, are we talking about a 70-300 (if so, jimmy's link looks like the best) or more along the lines of a mid range telephoto? Either way I would recommend the Sigma 70-200, if she plans on being in the hobby awhile, it always pays to have good glass. Hope that helps, Bob __________________ www.rsiphoto.com My Flickr Winner of the photography tournament theme: Flowers, Sunsets, Water Scapes, Blurs 2.0, Lightning/Fireworks, Vivid, Flowers in an Abstract Art Form, Waterways, PC Inurds, Most Confusing Image, Fire, Artificial lighting & Rocks.