Which lens would you pick?

[Mad About Cichlids]

I'm still debating on which of the following two lenses to choose from


Sigma Telephoto 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX

or

Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

 

[Mad About Cichlids]

Thanks for all votes so far. It's dead even at the moment.

 

[rallysman]

What would you be using it for (primarily?)

 

[is300zx]

yup, it'll depend on what you need it for. aquarium stuff and flowers the 100mm would be better. for insects, snakes, or other stuff where you can't be close to subject then the 150mm.

 

[Mad About Cichlids]

pets (fishes, frogs, hamsters, birds, etc), flowers, would like to try insects and other outdoor type macros.

 

[is300zx]

pets (fishes, frogs, hamsters, birds, etc), flowers, would like to try insects and other outdoor type macros.

I would pick the 100mm then if you're shooting mainly pets and flowers. It should be able to do insects as well, you just have to try to creep up on them.

 

[rallysman]

I would pick the 100mm then if you're shooting mainly pets and flowers. It should be able to do insects as well, you just have to try to creep up on them.

 

[japes]

Yep, I agree with the 100mm, can't go wrong with Canon either.