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I was able to sell my f2.8 lens for 90% of what I paid for it new. I sold it in 2 days. Should have asked more.

I have found a couple "lightly" used Tamron 70-200's for Canon but they don't have the vibration compensation. Will this make a big difference?

For sports, it makes no difference at all...for motionless subjects it's helpful.

VAhunter, those are great lenses. As Jason states for sports it makes no difference, but you would typically being using it on a monopod, thus the VC would be turned off. The lens has a tripod collar to balance the weight better and you would want to attach the monopod to the mount on the collar not the body.

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Anyone got experience with the Sigma 120-300 f2.8? I'm not the biggest fan of third party lense, but on paper it sounds like it fills a gap for me nicely. I will probably take my own advice and rent one to test drive first. But any first hand experiences are appreciated. I'm mostly concerned about IQ, Speed and durability. CameraLandTamronPhotAdv do you think Doug would make me a deal on a Canon model?
Chris.

You are aware there are two versions of this lens - both versions are supposed to share the same optical quality but the more recent one called the "Sport: model is reported to have a much better build quality + Sigma is supposed to have improved their quality control.

The newer version also allows you to customize many features such as programming it for more accurate or for quicker focusing - but you need to buy the Sigma module to do the work,
The latest version is selling in the mid-#3500 range,

As soon as the holidays are over I'm going to order one with the adjustment module and 1.4 tele-converter

Here is a link to a review of the most recent "Sport" model - and as you're a Canon shooter you won't have the problem of the lens rotating opposite that of a Nikon,

http://photographylife.com/reviews/..._campaign=sigma-120-300mm-f2-8-dg-os-hsm

Yes, I've figured out that the "new" has "OS" and the ability to plug in and tune the AF profile. I've also seen that the "old" is about a grand cheaper, but availability is poor now depending on brand (B&H has Nikon but not Canon and Amazon has Canon but not Nikon).
What has me spooked is that Lens Rentals says this the lens that spend the most time at Sigma for repairs.

p.s. Thanks for the link to the review. I've read several, but this one seems to be the most comprehensive.

ChrisF, I would give Doug a call. I have no experience with that particular lens but I am sure if they have one he will have some knowledge of it.

CameraLandTamronPhotAdv
Please post your name. I'm loath to taking advice from an anonymous vendor rep that I can't track down at his company. Joel does it as does Doug.

That's like asking Batman to take off his mask! LOL. I actually don't work for Camera Land or Tamron. I am a customer of Camera Land and a professional who has been using Tamron lenses for more than 20+ years. I did send you a PM too, hopefully you got it.