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Sigma DG 70-300 for Canon

I was looking for a lens that I could use with my Canon 6d that had a little more reach. The price was so reasonable that I decided to give it a try thinking that if it didn't meet my needs I haven't invested that much into it. I wanted image stabilization, but decided I would use my tripod to compensate for the lack of IS on this lens. An added benefit, I purchased a backup camera, a Canon t4i which has a crop sensor and when used with this lens gives me an equivalent of a 112-480mm. I took test shots with both camera bodies using manual focus on a tripod and was very pleased at the sharp shots I was able to get. I then took some hand held shots on the 6d expecting quite a bit of blur, but was able to get some decent shots at 300mm. The macro feature produced acceptable pictures allowing macro without having to be too close to the object being photographed. I am in no hurry now to upgrade and get that image stabilization, with proper use this lense is a keeper.

Canon 6d Mark II Great Features

I bought the 6d Mark II to replace the 6d that I had been using. I loved the 6d, but wanted the additional features found on the Mark II, namely the articulating screen and the ability to take photos by touching a point on the screen, The menu screens are easy to understand and changes easily made for custom settings. Video refocus is fast.