The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM for Canon is the second generation of large-aperture telephoto zoom lenses incorporating Sigma`s OS (Optical Stabilizer) anti-shake system. It offers the equivalent of shooting at shutter speeds 3 to 4 stops slower than without OS, thus allowing handheld telephoto zoom shooting even in poorly lit conditions. Its HSM ensures quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing. It features a large maximum aperture of f/2.8 that remains constant throughout the zoom range, making it incredibly valuable when shooting in low light situations such as wedding or other events. It is also great when shooting fast-moving subjects such as sports, when fast shutter speeds are needed to capture fleeting moments.
The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM for Canon is the second generation of large-aperture telephoto zoom lenses incorporating Sigma`s OS (Optical Stabilizer) anti-shake system. It offers the equivalent of shooting at shutter speeds 3 to 4 stops slower than without OS, thus allowing handheld telephoto zoom shooting even in poorly lit conditions. Its HSM ensures quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing. It features a large maximum aperture of f/2.8 that remains constant throughout the zoom range, making it incredibly valuable when shooting in low light situations such as wedding or other events. It is also great when shooting fast-moving subjects such as sports, when fast shutter speeds are needed to capture fleeting moments.
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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO DG Macro HSM Lens for Nikon
The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM for Canon is the second generation of large-aperture telephoto zoom lenses incorporating Sigma`s OS (Optical Stabilizer) anti-shake system. It offers the equivalent of shooting at shutter speeds 3 to 4 stops slower than without OS, thus allowing handheld telephoto zoom shooting even in poorly lit conditions. Its HSM ensures quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing. It features a large maximum aperture of f/2.8 that remains constant throughout the zoom range, making it incredibly valuable when shooting in low light situations such as wedding or other events. It is also great when shooting fast-moving subjects such as sports, when fast shutter speeds are needed to capture fleeting moments.
The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM for Canon is the second generation of large-aperture telephoto zoom lenses incorporating Sigma`s OS (Optical Stabilizer) anti-shake system. It offers the equivalent of shooting at shutter speeds 3 to 4 stops slower than without OS, thus allowing handheld telephoto zoom shooting even in poorly lit conditions. Its HSM ensures quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing. It features a large maximum aperture of f/2.8 that remains constant throughout the zoom range, making it incredibly valuable when shooting in low light situations such as wedding or other events. It is also great when shooting fast-moving subjects such as sports, when fast shutter speeds are needed to capture fleeting moments.
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Used Sigma APO DG 70-200 F/2.8 Macro HSM II for Nikon F - Excellent
Delivery $34.55
Used Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 OS APO DG HSM for Nikon F - Good
Delivery $41.47
originally posted on adorama.com
If you are making the decision about which lens to buy,I would encourage you to try this lens out before dropping almost $1000 more for the Canon counterpart. This lens is sharp! I have not seen any lens aberration flaws. You have to be careful when shooting at 2.8 because of the shallow depth of field you could get front or rear focusing problems. The len will benefit from a monopod/tripod in these situations.Some sort of stabilization is required, so the included tripod mount is a must.This lens doesn't have Image Stabilize Also, the lens is pretty heavy. The HSM motor provides a very fast, and usually accurate focus, but the focus can hunt slightly in low light.
originally posted on beachcamera.com
Pros: Nice Bokeh, Easily Interchangeable, Consistent Output, Rugged, Durable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Strong ConstructionCons: HeavyOther thoughts: I bought this lens specifically for shooting indoor basketball games that my grandson and granddaughter participate in. Even though their seasons are going so well, I couldn't be happier with my lens. Captures all the action easily. Due to the weight of the lens I wouldn't use it without a monopod. This lens has become one of my top 2 lenses in my bag. Well worth EVERY penny.
originally posted on adorama.com
Don’t waste your time!I based my purchase on a few images that were posted online by other reviewers using this lens. The fact that it came with HSM, and cost considerably less than a Canon L lens made it more appealing. When mine arrived, I was pleasantly surprised with the packaging. The Sigma 70-200 HSM arrived with a padded case, carrying strap, hood, and tripod mount. Something that Canon needs to start looking into for the amount of money the L’s cost. Construction of the lens looks and feels solid. The downside is that it also heavy. Take that into consideration if you’ll be carrying this around for awhile. At first the barrel was a bit tight to turn, but loosened up with more use. Focusing an object such as a flower or flag moving with a soft breeze was ... MoreDon’t waste your time!I based my purchase on a few images that were posted online by other reviewers using this lens. The fact that it came with HSM, and cost considerably less than a Canon L lens made it more appealing. When mine arrived, I was pleasantly surprised with the packaging. The Sigma 70-200 HSM arrived with a padded case, carrying strap, hood, and tripod mount. Something that Canon needs to start looking into for the amount of money the L’s cost. Construction of the lens looks and feels solid. The downside is that it also heavy. Take that into consideration if you’ll be carrying this around for awhile. At first the barrel was a bit tight to turn, but loosened up with more use. Focusing an object such as a flower or flag moving with a soft breeze was mediocre. A semi active toddler was no better.Final output of images at all tested focal lengths viewed through Adobe Lightroom and Digital Photo Pro software that comes with my Canon camera viewed at the fit to window looks great, but viewed at 100% was completely unacceptable. To make sure it wasn’t just me, I had a friend test it on her camera and she received the same results. Several lenses were tested of the same image at similar settings. Although they weren’t f/2.8’s, a friends Canon 70-200 f/4, my canon kit lenses at f/3.5 , the canon 85mm f/1.8, and my almost failing 7 year Tamron 28-300 f/3.5 fared much better at all levels than this paper weight. Comparing the colors with the other lenses through the histograms, there is minimal differences. I do agree with other reviewers that it has a nice bokeh. Overall, if the image isn’t great, why even bother?I may have gotten a bottom of the barrel lens, but I don’t want to waste my time returning this for the same lens. Although the Tamron brand currently doesn’t have a USM or HSM , I’ll be looking into getting another one of their brands since they have a 6 year warranty, and will also consider donating some organs to afford the L. In the end, I’ll have better image quality than the Sigma will have given me. [...]
| Dimensions | 5.000 Ă— 5.000 Ă— 5.000 in |
| Exceptions | excluding clearance |
Used Sigma APO DG 70-200 F/2.8 Macro HSM II for Nikon F - Excellent
Delivery $34.55
Used Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 OS APO DG HSM for Nikon F - Good
Delivery $41.47
If you are making the decision about which lens to buy,I would encourage you to try this lens out before dropping almost $1000 more for the Canon counterpart. This lens is sharp! I have not seen any lens aberration flaws. You have to be careful when shooting at 2.8 because of the shallow depth of field you could get front or rear focusing problems. The len will benefit from a monopod/tripod in these situations.Some sort of stabilization is required, so the included tripod mount is a must.This lens doesn't have Image Stabilize Also, the lens is pretty heavy. The HSM motor provides a very fast, and usually accurate focus, but the focus can hunt slightly in low light.
Pros: Nice Bokeh, Easily Interchangeable, Consistent Output, Rugged, Durable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Strong ConstructionCons: HeavyOther thoughts: I bought this lens specifically for shooting indoor basketball games that my grandson and granddaughter participate in. Even though their seasons are going so well, I couldn't be happier with my lens. Captures all the action easily. Due to the weight of the lens I wouldn't use it without a monopod. This lens has become one of my top 2 lenses in my bag. Well worth EVERY penny.
Don’t waste your time!I based my purchase on a few images that were posted online by other reviewers using this lens. The fact that it came with HSM, and cost considerably less than a Canon L lens made it more appealing. When mine arrived, I was pleasantly surprised with the packaging. The Sigma 70-200 HSM arrived with a padded case, carrying strap, hood, and tripod mount. Something that Canon needs to start looking into for the amount of money the L’s cost. Construction of the lens looks and feels solid. The downside is that it also heavy. Take that into consideration if you’ll be carrying this around for awhile. At first the barrel was a bit tight to turn, but loosened up with more use. Focusing an object such as a flower or flag moving with a soft breeze was ... MoreDon’t waste your time!I based my purchase on a few images that were posted online by other reviewers using this lens. The fact that it came with HSM, and cost considerably less than a Canon L lens made it more appealing. When mine arrived, I was pleasantly surprised with the packaging. The Sigma 70-200 HSM arrived with a padded case, carrying strap, hood, and tripod mount. Something that Canon needs to start looking into for the amount of money the L’s cost. Construction of the lens looks and feels solid. The downside is that it also heavy. Take that into consideration if you’ll be carrying this around for awhile. At first the barrel was a bit tight to turn, but loosened up with more use. Focusing an object such as a flower or flag moving with a soft breeze was mediocre. A semi active toddler was no better.Final output of images at all tested focal lengths viewed through Adobe Lightroom and Digital Photo Pro software that comes with my Canon camera viewed at the fit to window looks great, but viewed at 100% was completely unacceptable. To make sure it wasn’t just me, I had a friend test it on her camera and she received the same results. Several lenses were tested of the same image at similar settings. Although they weren’t f/2.8’s, a friends Canon 70-200 f/4, my canon kit lenses at f/3.5 , the canon 85mm f/1.8, and my almost failing 7 year Tamron 28-300 f/3.5 fared much better at all levels than this paper weight. Comparing the colors with the other lenses through the histograms, there is minimal differences. I do agree with other reviewers that it has a nice bokeh. Overall, if the image isn’t great, why even bother?I may have gotten a bottom of the barrel lens, but I don’t want to waste my time returning this for the same lens. Although the Tamron brand currently doesn’t have a USM or HSM , I’ll be looking into getting another one of their brands since they have a 6 year warranty, and will also consider donating some organs to afford the L. In the end, I’ll have better image quality than the Sigma will have given me. [...]
This is truly an outstanding lens. Personally I found color rendition rather nice - if warmer than most Nikon lenses - and bokeh excellent.Even though this 70-200 is not a true macro, it will hold its own in a pinch. The lens exhibits some chromatic aberration fully open, but I've found it actually adds a nice retro look to the image and its gone by around f/4. Focusing is fast, steady and almost silent. Focus hunting only becomes an issue in really, really bad light and low contrast conditions; but you can override manually simply by grabbing the focus ring. This is not a light lens by any means, but it is a pleasure to handle as it is well balanced and built to last.
An entry level, high quality lens. Excellent for bird/wildlife photography with crisp focus and sharp detail. The macro aspect of the lens is a little soft on the focus and detail but I can live with it. Autofocus is quick, quiet and only "hunts" for focus occasionally. The tripod attachment collar is a good addition to relieve strain on the camera mount. This lens also works well with the Sigma 1.4x teleconverter for added magnification. Over all, a very good lens at a very good price. The delivery was surprisingly fast and hassle free.
I was very excited about this lens. I liked the way it felt in my hand, great case comes with. Picture quality was good. However, I bought it to shoot low light sports like basketball. I had a 100-300m F/4 so my initial reaction was positive. However, as I started to look at the pictures, I started to notice some weaknesses. While it did a very nice job in getting the shot, the pictures were a bit soft. Additionally, the focus seemed a bit slow compared to the Canon 85mm F/1.8 and Sigma 50mm F/1.4 I was shooting. That said, I am running an XTI so that is part of the dynamic. A 40D is on next year's Christmas list.I really didn't want to pay the $$ for the Canon so I really tried to make the Sigma work. As read several of the sigma reviews, I felt compelled to take ... MoreI was very excited about this lens. I liked the way it felt in my hand, great case comes with. Picture quality was good. However, I bought it to shoot low light sports like basketball. I had a 100-300m F/4 so my initial reaction was positive. However, as I started to look at the pictures, I started to notice some weaknesses. While it did a very nice job in getting the shot, the pictures were a bit soft. Additionally, the focus seemed a bit slow compared to the Canon 85mm F/1.8 and Sigma 50mm F/1.4 I was shooting. That said, I am running an XTI so that is part of the dynamic. A 40D is on next year's Christmas list.I really didn't want to pay the $$ for the Canon so I really tried to make the Sigma work. As read several of the sigma reviews, I felt compelled to take the canon for a test drive. I tested the canon and there is a noticeable difference in the sharpness. The focus is better but you may not feel it.I wish I could have used this lens and I think there are places it will be more than adequate. But high action/low light sports photography is not one of them IMHO
Overall this is a fantastic lens. I have borrowed a friend's Canon 70mm-200mm - F/2.8 Canon EF to shoot with before I bought this lens. The Sigma shoots pictures every bit as good as far as I can tell, but at literally half the price of the Canon. The build quality seems excellent, there is a heft and solidness to it without it feeling unbalanced or clumsy; it feels like a natural extension of the camera.I am shooting on a Canon T2i so with the crop sensor this is not really the best lens to use for most indoor applications, but that is not really what this lens is designed for. It is kind of heavy, but that is to be expected; with a good strap and pack to put it in, I have had no trouble carrying it around all day. I have used it to shoot outdoor street events ... MoreOverall this is a fantastic lens. I have borrowed a friend's Canon 70mm-200mm - F/2.8 Canon EF to shoot with before I bought this lens. The Sigma shoots pictures every bit as good as far as I can tell, but at literally half the price of the Canon. The build quality seems excellent, there is a heft and solidness to it without it feeling unbalanced or clumsy; it feels like a natural extension of the camera.I am shooting on a Canon T2i so with the crop sensor this is not really the best lens to use for most indoor applications, but that is not really what this lens is designed for. It is kind of heavy, but that is to be expected; with a good strap and pack to put it in, I have had no trouble carrying it around all day. I have used it to shoot outdoor street events around (and a good bit after) dusk with no problems. I have done some star photos with it, and gotten some excellent shots of different nebulae and the moon. Waterfalls from across the valley are no problem, and with an ND filter on look absolutely gorgeous.The only real issue I have with it, and it is a minor one, is that when the tripod mount ring is attached, it somewhat obscures the zoom ring. The quick release connector for the ring is on the left side, and when holding the camera in the right hand, it can be difficult to reach the zoom ring with the left hand. If I turn the ring around and place the quick connector on the right, it places the "foot" backwards and unbalances the lens on the tripod somewhat. Let me once again state this is a VERY minor inconvenience and in no way detracts from my view of the overall excellence of this lens.
Amazing lens! The Sigma 70-200 2.8 DG OS is not one of Sigmas newest lenses but it has been impressive nonetheless! It renders a beautiful out of focus background and is a solidly built product. It can feel a little heavy after walking around with it for hour's.
Under sports shooting conditions, an image stabilizer seems unnecessary and very expensive. Thus the selections immediately narrow to Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Macro, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro, Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro, and Tokina AT-X 828 AF Pro 80-200mm f/2.8 SD. Tokina is no longer in production and no useful review can be found thus given up. Canon's price tag is high and image quality is not necessarily better than Tamron and Sigma ([@]). The options are clear. I ordered both the Sigma and Tamron and tested both of them on a Canon EOS 7D back to back. In a short summary, the I compared the performance of Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro and Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro, two lenses popular among budget photography ... MoreUnder sports shooting conditions, an image stabilizer seems unnecessary and very expensive. Thus the selections immediately narrow to Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Macro, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro, Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro, and Tokina AT-X 828 AF Pro 80-200mm f/2.8 SD. Tokina is no longer in production and no useful review can be found thus given up. Canon's price tag is high and image quality is not necessarily better than Tamron and Sigma ([@]). The options are clear. I ordered both the Sigma and Tamron and tested both of them on a Canon EOS 7D back to back. In a short summary, the I compared the performance of Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro and Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro, two lenses popular among budget photography enthusiasts, using a Canon EOS 7D camera back to back in rigorous lab tests and in real life shots under identical conditions. The Tamron lens shows superb image quality when focused and the copy of the Sigma lens is a total disappointment showing problems in its optical design and quality control. To conclude: - The Tamron copy shows superb image quality, incredibly sharp and low chromatic aberration, but has a tendency to misfocus for low contrast object under low lighting condition - The Sigma copy shows nothing good: significant front focus beyond the camera can compensate, intolerably high chromatic aberration and very soft focus, and totally unusable. I documented the finding in a detailed report with a lot of test pictures. You can download the report from here (in PDF format):[@] [...]
I bought this lens as the longer focal length part of my core lens kit (24-70 and 70-200) for my Canon 5D MkII. Much research and previous experience with Sigma lenses led me to this one. It seems to outperform the Canon version. It also works with the 1.4x/2x extender maintaining auto-focus. It has performed very well for outdoor sports (soccor, football, baseball) and indoor sports (swimming and hockey). You really need a monopod when shooting as it's a bid heavy and hard to steady. Great lens and a very good focal length.
| Dimensions | 5.000 Ă— 5.000 Ă— 5.000 in |
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