Re: Canon lenses, universally disliked?

RichA added these comments in the current discussion du jour ...

This is a post on another group, pretty funny and sad at the
same time.

Hi, This is my very first post here.
I'm using Canon 5D, and am looking for a long telephoto lens.
I'd like to know what would be the best alternate lens for the
focal length of 180mm to 200mm.
I prefer prime, and I do not want Canon Lens.
Finally, i can pay up up $800.

I have no need personally for long lenses but I'm curious as to
why you don't like Canon glass or why you claim that they are
"universally disliked". I have two shorter Canon L-glass zooms
that are prices and large/heavy but they are also superb lenses.
All camera makers have some baddies but the majors manufactuer
excellent lenses, as witnessed by the many purchased by happy
customers. If, OTOH, you have a limited budget, perhaps you
should look for what I have found to be a quality brand, Sigma,
or maybe a Tamron which I've heard is also a good lens.

--
HP, aka Jerry

"Laid off yet? Keep buying foreign, you will be!" - popular
bumper sticker


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