Telephoto Zoom Lens 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG MACRO HSM
Fast maximum aperture telephoto lens optimised for digital SLR cameras
This telephoto zoom lens has a large constant maximum aperture of f2.8 through the zoom range and it is optimised for digital SLR cameras.
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Close-up Photography
This large aperture telephoto zoom lens has a minimum focusing distance of 100cm (39.4”) throughout the entire zoom range, making it very convenient for close-up photography. It maintains a greater Working distance that enables you to capture the small animals and insects without disturbing them.
SLD and ELD Glass Elements This lens uses two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements and two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) elements for utmost correction against chromatic aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) for silent and fast auto - focus
The HSM models (the HSM is only available for AF Canon, Nikon and Sigma Mounts) provide quiet high-speed AF function, as well as full time manual focus capability.
Inner focusing and inner zooming systems
This lens incorporates an inner focusing system, which eliminates front lens rotation, allowing the use of a petal-type hood and more convenient to use of Circular polarizing filter. Since focusing and zooming do not change its overall length, this lens is easy to hold and use. This lens comes with detachable tripod mount.
APO Tele-Converter EX (optional)
The lens can be used with the 1.4x EX or 2.0x EX Apo Tele Converters (optional), becoming a 98-280mm F4 Autofocus telephoto zoom lens or a 140-400mm F5.6 Autofocus telephoto zoom lens respectively. It is also possible to use AE (Automatic Exposure) function, when EX Tele-converters are attached.
If your sights are set outside the budget range telezoom lenses, then you could do a lot worse then invest you hard earned pennies in this optic from sigma. Sporting a fat maximum aperture of f/2.8, this 70-200mm lensprovides a viable alternitave to the own-brand equivalents from Canon and Nikon. Not only doe sit offer impressive optical quality, it's also substantially cheaper then the marque offerings. It's also worth noting that both Canon's and Nikon's versions boast images stabilisation of one sort or another.
Dispite this, the Sigma optic has much to recommendit. As one of the EX range of lenses, it's a well-designed, well made piece of equipment that performs well. The HSM focusing motor is quick and accrate, while the optical performance is equally handy, although wide open at its maximum aperture it's not quite as capable as the own marque versions. Two dedicated APO EX teleconverters are also avalible. Whilst these cut the light down, they add extra versatillity to what is already an extremely useful lens.
Why should you care what I think?
My relationship with this item: I have borrowed a friends Where did you buy this item?: N/A Price paid: 800 When did you buy this item?: N/A
Conclusions at a glance
Would you recommend this Item: Yes Pros: Value for money Cons: Not as sharp wide open
User Lens Reviews
Average user rating from: 9 user(s)
Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
4.4
Build Quality
4.3
AF Speed
4.6
Value for Money
4.6
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Great Sports Lens vs Canon L 70-20, Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
This is my workhorse for most of my football and basketball photos. It is very sturdy and just as good as the Canon L-series. Auto focus is quick and accurate. It is tack sharp above f2.8. It comes w/a bag and hood so even a better deal. The only con if anything is there is no weather seals like the Canon L. I'm very pleased w/my purchase.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Sigma lens, Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
Was fast ship and great product. I dont know why I waited so long to buy this lens. Its sharp and fast...good quality lens
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hummm, Friday, 18 January 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
3.3
Sharpness
3.0
Build Quality
3.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
3.0
I afraid to say that we shoud pay the cost when whe bay a cheap option. Slow foccus and for long shot, y'll need a tripod. No IS, this is the problem. But no money to buy a CANON IS. :(
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Great all around lens, Saturday, 01 December 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
I really have enjoyed this lens so far. My passion would be for sports, particularly my children's soccer games. I took one of the pictures above handheld, but would recommend a tripod for any other games. Her games are close and my son's games are a little trickier to get a good shot. I use a Canon Xti and really like how it works. I have taken school photos with this lens, and they have surpassed any professional taking them in the past. The only reason I didn't give the lens a 5 star is because mine is at the service dept at Sigma due to the AF not working. The nice thing is the lens carries a four year warranty. I'm hoping that it's just a fluke since I've had the lens only two weeks now. You will not be disappointed buying this lens. I thought I should get the Canon version, but have been extremely pleased so far with this lens. I also have the 70-300mm, f/4-5.6 Canon lens, but like others have mentioned it's nice to have that macro capability. Good Luck:)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Great moderately priced sports lens, Sunday, 14 October 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I've now been shooting sports with this lens for over a year and am absolutely in love with it. Have shot and sold thousands of super sharp publication quality images. I purchased this lens a year ago as an upgrade from my Canon 70-300. Wow!!! I could not believe the sharpness of the images I was now shooting. I shoot sports with a monopod from the sidelines particularly football and lacrosse. Now I am getting crystal clear helmeted faces at 50 yards. This lens is silky smooth and a dream upgrade. The lens collar is well marked and allows easy and smooth transition from horizontal to vertical. The zoom moves from 200 to 100mm with a quick flip of my finger as the action gets close. I've been shooting my kids sports for 15 years and am absolutely delighted with this lens but you better have a monopod because it's a big heavy hunk of glass and not a carry around vacation shooter. It also makes a great portrait lens when tripod mounted with the sharpest eyelashes I have ever shot with any lens.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Great Lense, Tuesday, 22 May 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I found this lense to be very versitale and much better than my Tameron lense of equal caliber. It a little heavy but about a pound less than the Canon. I love it so far.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
good lense... bad amazon, Monday, 21 May 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I am removing my review as Amazon feels it can edit reviews to only leave the positives about a product. They sited the review rules as the reason for it. However; after careful review there was no rule to justify re-writing my review to fit thier needs.
reviewers beware
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
SIGMA Has it ALL for $475 Less, Thursday, 03 May 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
After Lot's of research, and hand's on at Canoga Camera I decided to purchase the Sigma over the Canon.
What you get for $839 is amazing package! -lens -case with shoulder strap -hood -tripod collar
The collar alone is worth $145. That is what you have to pay extra for the Canon f/2.8L.
It focuses very fast & precise. The images are absolutely stunning. I also like the matte black finish rather than the Stand Out White.
So it is up to you if you want to spend an additional $475 for the White "Cannon"
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
perfect ! ! !, Tuesday, 03 April 2007
Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
it's a good lens. i took beautiful photos with it The lens have a fast focus and no noise. I indicate this lens for all.
