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Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX APO DG HSM Macro

Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX APO DG HSM MacroSigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX APO DG HSM MacroSigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX APO DG HSM Macro
 

Specifications:

Manufacturer Sigma
Model 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX APO DG HSM Macro
Lens style Telephoto zoom
Focal length 70 - 200 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8
Angle of view 34.3 - 12.3 o
Closest focusing distance 1 m
Maximum magnification 3.5
Minimum aperture 22
Number of diaphragm blades 9
Auto focus type AF HSM
Lens Construction 18 elements / 15 groups
Filter diameter 77 mm
Macro Yes
Available mounts Canon EF
Nikon F
Sigma
Pentax K
Dimensions 86.6 x 184.4 mm
Weight 1380 g
Additional information 2 SLD elements, 2 ELD elements.

Average rating (2 owners reviews).

Build quality 4.00
Optical quality 4.00
Value for money 4.00
Overall 4.00
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User: exevalley
IP 81.157.x.x
Date: 2011-06-28 15:02:43
Owner since: 6 months
Price: £599
User profile: Semipro
 

Cons: Not at £600.

Pros: Sharp when stopped down a touch. Well build and very fast auto focus on my Pentax K20D.

Summary: Great for the money.

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Optical quality
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User: Ilya Snopchenko
IP 92.101.x.x
Date: 2009-10-21 09:05:31
Owner since: 3 months
Price: $ 700
User profile: Semipro
 

Cons: - f/2.8 not really sharp. - Old versions of this for Minolta mount didn't have HSM. - The SIGMA colors may be a turnoff.

Pros: - Sharp from f/4 onward. - Solid build. - Good IQ overall.

Summary: A really decent telezoom. Up-to-date versions of this are probably better. Unfortunately no versions have stabilization, which may be a turnoff for Canon/Nikon users.


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