Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports For Nikon F
$2,124.00 - $2,444.00
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11 years ago
Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM review
Mount: Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma, Sony A Format: Full frame Construction: 22 elements in 17 groups, nine diaphragm blades Closest focus distance: 140cm Filter size: 77mm Autofocus: ultrasonic (ring) Dimensions: 86 x 198mm, 1,430g Tested on: Nikon D7100 Compared with the equivalent Canon and Nikon...
11 years ago
Even though there's a slight drop in sharpness at 200mm, the Sigma delivers excellent overall image quality, making it exceptional value at the price.
Pros:
- Value for money
- Overall performance
- Dual-mode image stabilizer
Cons:
- Slight loss of sharpness at full zoom
- f/2.8 maximum aperture makes it big and heavy
8 years ago
Some picky things...
I buy Nikon lenses. I'm not a lens snob [yes I am] but I want hardware uniformity so that I can't blame the equipment when there's an issue. There's many small things that immediately stand out as negative to me about the Nikon mount version of this sigma lens. 1.
16 years ago
Sigma's 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS: Good quality, competitive price
Versatile, sturdy, and built with high-quality optics, the Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM offers a good value, although it's not exactly cheap.
Cons:
- It lacks weather sealing
- and the autofocus falls a step short
11 years ago
Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
The Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ($1,259) is a less-expensive professional alternative to similar lenses from Canon, Nikon, and Sony. The stabilized 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom is the go-to lens for many an event shooter, and getting one for under $2,000 is an appealing prospect.
Pros:
- Excellent center sharpness through most of its range
- Fixed f/2.8 aperture
- Includes tripod collar
- Optically stabilized
Cons:
- So-so images at 200mm f/2.8
- Distortion at 70mm
- Edge performance could be better
12 years ago
nice , but not worth the price
I purchased this lens after a recomentdation. After using it for a day to get familiar with it, I found that it was just too slow for an f2.8 for the money. The focus seemed to be just a little bit off when wide open at 200mm.
Pros:
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons:
- Slow Focus
9 years ago
My second favorite lens for concert photography
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
16 years ago
REVIEW: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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.
Pros:
- Excellent centre sharpness at most focal lengths and apertures
- Very low CA levels
- Fast AF
- Optical Stabiliser
- Decent build quality
Cons:
- Lacklustre resolution performance at 70mm and f/2.8
15 years ago
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.
Pros:
- 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...
Cons:
- 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,...
15 years ago
Overall it's a very good lens and a good investment. It gives fantastic results when used at f/4 and also gives very good and perfectly usable images at f/2.8 It's only a notch off the Nikon and Canon alternatives. I am very pleased with it and have not regretted buying it one bit.
Pros:
- A bit soft at f/2.8
Cons:
- Great Build Quality, Stabilizer works very effectively with low shutter speeds, has a very heavy and solid feel, silent and fast autofocus
- It has very smooth zoom and focus rings
- It performs great in low light situations and provides high shutter speeds
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