Upgrade Path from Tamron 70-300 f/4-5.6

Janesy B

Janesy B

Janesy B

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I've got a Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD for my 70D that I mainly use for Motorsport events and I'm starting to find the limits with it and it isn't very sharp so I'd like to upgrade.

I rented a Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 (the older DG model) and loved it but it is over 2 grand and weighs an absolute tonne so I'd like to find a happy medium.

The Canon 100-400 is getting on a little and I don't like the push/pull zoom, the only thing I've thought of so far that we be a reasonable cost/size is combining a 70-200 f/4 with a 1.4x TC for when I need more reach. I'm not necessarily after a faster lens, just one with quicker AF and better IQ.
 
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al4x said:
Haven't had my 120-300mm OS long but I agree it's heavy
I would have thought for Motorsport the weight isn't an issue?
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It is, even with a blackrapid strap. I like to move about and walking 3-4 miles in a day with that weight is just not fun. Bloody great lens but I don't have that kind of money to spend anyway. Something that's lighter with the same IQ at f4-5.6 would be perfect.
 
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I know, it's a pain. Honestly after trying the Sigma 120-300 I just couldn't live with it, I only do this for my own enjoyment and lugging around that sort of weight takes a lot of the fun out of it.
 
It'll double the price. I'm still leaning towards a 70-200 f4 IS and carrying a 1.4x TC for when I need extra reach, although I'm hoping Sigma update their 70-200 f2.8 with an 'S' model.
 
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Oh, I hate spec me threads with threads with no result.

I bought a Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM a month ago and it's a cracker.
 
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