Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 100 to 300mm with most cameras
Offers Sigma's OS System (Optical Stabilization) allowing handheld photography even in low-light situation
HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus
FLD glass elements with performance equal to fluorite glass for compensate for color aberration
This review is from: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS FLD Large Aperture Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital DSLR CameraI have had the opportunity to use the Sigma 70-200MM F2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS lens for awhile and feel good enough about it to do a review.The main reason I bought the new OS version was the stabilizer, in which I'm happy to say works great. I took a group of photos at 1/15 of a second shutter speed and was very pleased with the number of keepers. All I hear is a click of the stabilizer and thats it. On my Nikon 70-200mm VR1 I would hear a chick and a sound like running water. Some say the Sigma stabilizer makes all kinds of sounds, but I find that is not the case. Its quiet, in fact I was wondering if it was working before I made my tests.Now lets move on to what is on most peoples mind when they buy a new lens. OPTICS! How does it stand up to the challenge to get a great photo.I did a side by side comparison with the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8, Sigma 70-200mm II, and the new Sigma 70-200mm OS version. I wish I still had my Nikon 70-200mm VR I, but sold it, for I was not happy with picture quality at 200mm.My test showed these results. I will rank them as follows. 1 the sharpest, down to 3. I think you know what I mean. The test was done with the Nikon D300. At 70mm, center sharpness 1 Sigma OS version, 2 Sigma series II, 3 Tamron. Edge sharpness, 1 Sigma OS, 2 Tamron, 3 Sigma II .At 130mm, Center, 1 Sigma OS, 2 Tamron, 3 Sigma II. Edge 1 Sigma OS, 2 Tamron, 3 Sigma II.At 200mm, Center, 1 Sigma OS, 2 Sigma II, 3 Tamron. Edge 1 Sigma OS, 2 Sigma II, 3 Tamron.It should be noted the the difference between the Tamron and the Sigma II was not that much, but the difference between the Sigma OS and the other two lenses was very visible. What you lose is, not as close focus distance (I use a Macro for this type of work) and a little less magnification at the 200mm end of the zoom. What do you gain? Stabilization, better optics, and the new OS version works better when used with the Sigma 1.4x and 2x EX DG teleconverters than the older Series II lens, the results is sharper and has more contrast. My conclusion is all three lenses are very good. If you can't afford the New OS version, the two non stabilized versions will do you well. If you can justify an extra $400 or more I would definitely go for the Sigma OS version....
This review is from: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS FLD Large Aperture Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital DSLR CameraFirst I have to say I am not a professional by any means. I have been debating on this lens for a while now. At first I was going to go with the Nikkor version but I just could not justify the extra money.I understand that this lens may not be as good as the Nikkor but for the price I say its close. I used the lens at a gymnastics meet for its first test run. And if anyone knows the lighting in a gym it is horrible and this place was no exception. Well I have to say once I got my settings in order the lens did a great job.The focus was great and fast,I did not mind that there was no focus limit like the Nikkor. And the OS system worked great! As far as the build on it I like the way the it feels in my hand. The zoom and focus ring where comfortable, I know there is some question where the zoom ring is located but I had no problem. Is it heavy? Yes. But there is a lot of glass in there,it better be heavy. The only thing that I say they could have done a little better was the design of the switches for the auto focus and OS on/off. They kinda look a little cheap. I am really happy with it and are looking forward to using it a lot....
This review is from: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS FLD Large Aperture Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital DSLR CameraI have purchased Nikkor prime lenses, most notably, the 24-70. While I will tell you that the shots made with that particular lens are great, so are the shots with this Sigma lens. I now own three Sigma lenses. The fisheye, this one and the 150-500. All are great lenses, and I would put the result from those lenses up against any shot from a competing brand. Fast focusing! I'm not sure why people are concerned with focus time, this lens is every bit as fast as my Nikkor zooms. Sharp, edge to edge.Yes, I could have spent double the amount and purchased the Nikkor, and yes, you would be reading about that lens. Given the fact that I can buy two of these lenses for the same dollars, makes me wonder why I would consider purchasing any other brand. I am really becoming a fan of Sigma Optics!...
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