Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | List Price: $1,200.00
Discount Price: $789.00
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Brand: Sigma
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2008-01-20
Features: - Super multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost
- 70-200mm Focal Length
- 18 Elements in 15 Groups Lens Construction
- 34.3 - 12.3 degrees angle of view
- Minimum focusing distance of 100cm, maximum magnification of 1 - 3.5
Great lens [Posted on 2008-02-17]
Very sharp at f4 from 70mm to 200mm. Rugged build and fast focusing on a Nikon D300.
Great while it lasted..... [Posted on 2008-04-24]
I purchased this lens after reading all of the great reviews and weighing logically the price difference between the nikon 70-200 VR. Picked it up at the southeastern camera only to be disappointed 12 days later. The AF stopped working and it had to be shipped to sigma for repair. I had no time to wait for sigma so I ended up sacrificing the f2.8 and going for the nikon 80-400 VR. I shoot aerials and was planning on putting a teleconverter on the sigma to get me to 400mm at 5.6 anyways. I like the 80-400, except for the minimum distance of focus. I also miss f2.8. But oh well. I am saving money for the Nikon 70-200 VR at the moment.
Fantastic lens, and an even more fantastic price [Posted on 2008-05-10]
I thought about going with a Nikon lens, but after looking at the features and prices, I thought this would be a better option. So far, I'm extremely pleased with it. It's truly sharp, even at 2.8. Focusing is fast and quiet on my D200. I could not be more happy with it. The accessories that came with it -- lens hood and soft case -- are nice touches, too.
And, in this price range, I also appreciate the fact that the focal range starts at 70mm -- and the macro feature works quite well at this range, too.
I like it a lot: great value [Posted on 2008-05-21]
I wish I could give it 4.5 stars, because it isn't perfect, but pretty close when considering the price. It is worth every penny I paid. However, it can't compare to the Nikon VR lens (much more $$).
I have used it several times to shoot low light stage productions/dances. Taking hundreds of photos in a night, I haven't had any problems. It does really benefit from a monopod/tripod in these situations. Really, some sort of stabilization is required, so the included tripod mount is a must. Also, the lens is pretty heavy.
I came in to owning a Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF (basically the version before Nikon came out with the VR version) a week after I bought my Sigma. I like some characteristics of the Sigma a little better. The macro feature on the Sigma was superior, and the color was a slightly more true when photos were compared side by side (taken with same camera body).
I wish it had a hard case, the soft case doesn't give me a lot of confidence. Nikon's hard case for their lens is really awesome.
The auto focus worked well, fast, and generally accurate. I occasionally have difficulty tracking an object in low light. But not so much that it gets in the way of shooting. I didn't try the Nikon in this setting so I don't know if it would do the same thing. And I never owned a lens at this focal length before these lenses for comparison.
I am very satisfied, but the whole experience lacks that little bit of polish to make it perfect. Given the present alternatives, I would buy this lens again.
Tack sharp at f4 and above, excellent bokeh [Posted on 2008-07-02]
I see that there is a overall 4 star rating on this lens and that seems a little low to me. I bought this about 2 months ago and have used it for several portrait sessions. I have also used the ridiculously priced Nikkor 70-200 VR. I like the look and feel of the Sigma much better and I think the pictures are as good or better than its more pricey cousin. It doesn't have VR, but honestly, you really should be using a tripod if you think you need VR. Good light, and good technique is how photogs have done it for years. I whole heartily give this lens 5 stars!
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