Sigma have a long history of producing decent lenses in this range. In this review, Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at their latest optically stabilised version.

Excellent centre sharpness at most focal lengths and apertures; Very low CA levels; Fast AF; Optical Stabiliser; Decent build quality

Lacklustre resolution performance at 70mm and f/2.8

The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is a bold attempt to challenge the quality and functionality of some of the very best lenses on offer today - the fast image-stabilized telezooms from Nikon and Canon.

Very sharp across the frame when stopped down; Minimal color fringing/chromatic aberration of any description; Fast; silent; accurate autofocus with manual override; Very effective image stabilization; Decent build quality; Clever design tripod mount which is quick and easy to remove with the lens...

Somewhat soft and low in contrast at F2.8 towards the edges; especially on full frame cameras; Can give somewhat harsh rendition of out-of-focus backgrounds at longer focus distances; No focus limiter switch; No weathersealing; Susceptible to flare with direct light sources in or close to the frame,...

A lens with a 70-200mm focal length range, a wide, fixed max f/2.8 aperture and optical stabilization is destined to become a critical part of most people's lens kit. With this lens model now offered by many manufacturers, "Which one is right for you?

Daniel Lezano puts Sigma's fast telezoom through its paces Guide Price: £1,540 / Street Price: £1,000 construction: 22 elements in 17 groups Maximum aperture: f/2.8 Minimum aperture: f/22 Filter thread: 77mm Angle of view: 34.3º – 12.3º No.

One of the favorite lenses among news photographers, a 70-200mm f/2.8 or 80-200mm f/2.8 zoom also appeals to many serious photo enthusiasts. Although large and heavy, lenses of this type offer several benefits.

I wanted a nice F2.8 70-200 lens every since my son was on the wrestling team and the low light of the gym made a lot of my pictures grainy. I did my research and narrowed my choices down to the Canon L series F2.8 70-200 IS II and the Sigma F2.8 70-200 with OS.

Lower cost than Canon lens; 4 year warranty ; awesome pictures

High cost

I shoot at a semi-pro level. This was a great lens to add to my bag. It did not break the bank like the Canon 70-200 2.8 IS. I have shot with both lenses side by side. I will say the Image Stabilization on the Canon is better just not 2x the price better.

My second Sigma 70-200 F/2.8 and now with OS (Image Stabilized). Sigma made some really important and necessary improvements. I loved the previous version but there were some issues with micro contrast and slight CA. But it was such a tremendous value.

Image Stabilizer; Fast Aperture; Comparable quality to Canon and Nikon equivalents; Quick Release Tripod Ring; Large Zoom Ring

Noisy IS which takes a second or two to activate; heavy; not weather proofed

My second favorite lens for concert photography. I use the Sigma Art 50-100 mm lens 1.8 for very dark close venues and this lens works great if I am not able to get so close to the stage. With f2.8 it does well in the dark, changing light environment. Quick and sharp focus

Since I couldn`t afford Nikon version of 70-200mm, I decided to go with Sigma. I did very extensive research and decided it`s worth the money. It`s been over a month, I took maybe thousand pictures with it. I can say this I`m in love with it. It`s a perfect lens for portrait works.

Price; Bokeh; Sharpness

Smooth at 200mm