I have this lens and have compared it head to head with the Nik 70-200 VRII. they are dead set almost for sharpness and bokeh. this lens does start to suffer with low shutter speeds less than 1/60 sec, even with your best steadiness. however I picked mine up for $500, like new. worth every penny. would really like to see someone compare this lens against the 70-200 VR2, and 80-200 2.8. turn the VR off and mount them all tripod based and see which really is optically better, or worth the extra $.
@BillabongNJ Many lol. Soccer, field hockey, ice hockey, football, basketball, baseball, swimming, volleyball, water polo, and probably more that I'm forgetting haha
@BillabongNJ Many again haha. d2h, d90, d300s, d7000, d700. It has some back-focusing issues on the d7000. I can fix it with fine tuning but just been too lazy. Its not a huge issue
can we use this on DX camera? Like D5100? I'm really confuse about 70-200, there was one store told me that the 70-200 F2.8 SIGMA APO D EX HSM may not work on Digital Cameras, is it true?
@Sindorai thanks for the response, I just got this lens as birthday present, I did test it handheld portrait and it works okay with me as long as it's 1/60 secs and above, it's pretty heavy though but i got big arms so doesn't really bother me and I don't shake that much. for still portraits, I used a tripod and works great.
@shintotz Nice, just opted to buy a monitor over it but I hope it's worth while since I've been deciding to get it myself lol, yah 1/60th is getting pretty long so it sounds like a good cut off
@3NICKK 70 200 in full frame is 70 200. Olympus wont make full frame cameras so the 35 100 on a four thirds olympus camera is equivalent to 70 200. :)
I've heard several things about AF and image quality/QC. I own two other Sigma lenses (one of which is the wonderful, fast and accurate 50 1.4), both of which are amazing.
I shoot sports mainly. I can't decide about this lens :/
@Balcunni if i were you i would buy sigma 70-200 f/2.8 because its very good and it has good light even in zoom but 70-300 isnt good because the big zoom makes bad quality and i suggest buying sigma 70-200mm f2.8 cause you will be able to use it forever.
Hey not sure where you are from, but here in Australia crkennedy is the authorized distributer and they are currently price matching any grey market sigma lens plus shipping that is offered for sale in australia. So at digiworldinternational they are offering this lens for 740 AUD plus shipping so it should put it right at 800 AUD not sure if digiworld ships worldwide but you may want to have a look at it.
@ny1fanta they only cost about 750 on ebay, if you see one around 1000 or more its probably the os version, which if you are going to spend that much more on a lens you mite as well just save a little more to get the nikon
if anyone is confused you can use this on ANY camera but on the DX bodies there is a 1.5x crop factor so it is about a 105-300 2.8 (not necessarily a bad thing)
I can understand why people would buy this lens because funds may not be available to get the Nikkor or Canon L lens. I HAD to borrow a friends Sigma 70-200mm II and I'm couldn't stand that lens. I guess I've been spoiled with my Nikkor 70-200 for so long. There is a huge difference in clarity. At 200mm end the Sigma is worthless. Super blurry....but I guess you get what you pay for.
how is the CA with this lens? I heard that version one of this lens had serious CA at 70mm wide open... Hope you can answer me as I am seriously considering this lens being on a budget. take care
I bought a few weeks ago the sigma 2.8 70-200mm. A perfect lens, about 649€. I don't miss the VR in the Nikon, because i shoot more then 1/500. Blurry pictures? No way. From the Netherlands, take care, and shoot.
Keep making videos, your reviews are great. Sorry about that old comment on your reflective lens review back then, you have surely gotten a lot better
@srvwannabe i have a question.. is it worth the money even it does not have the os?? or should i save money and purchase the os version?.. im a photo hobbyist do you think i need the os or not??.. tnx in advance
Only you can make that decision. I can tell you that VR/OS is very useful. If you have the money, get the Nikkor with VR. If you don't have the money, you have to decide whether to get the Sigma, Tamron, or maybe the older Nikkor 80-200. The only thing I can tell you is that I haven't regretted getting the Sigma 70-200 at all.
@punksnes the os version costs about 700$ more, just for a lens that can shoot about 4 stops faster in lower light. But mostly the reason people get this lens is to shoot sports or well lit photography. The f/2.8 aperture should get you through most conditions, but it depends on what you like to take pictures of. If you know you will be doing more work in the dark, then you should just save for the os version
@punksnes Depends what you're using it for. I'm using mine for motor sports. So I'm shooting above 200th of a second (since the lens is 200mm). But you may be shooting portraits and want a slower speed, so the OS would be handy.
@srvwannabe oh yeah ive seen it on amazon. it cost around 1.6k well if i wanna buy that lens. i would rather save up some more for the canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS version I right?
Definitely. At that price you should definitely go with the Canon version. The sigma is very good but if you're going to spend that much, get the best-Canon or Nikon.
hi, I bought the Sigma 70-200 for my Nikon D90 and I went to take some sport pictures but the clarity was very bad I had about 200pictures but did not get nore than 15-20good pitures, does that link to AF or what?
hi, I bought the Sigma 70-200 for my Nikon D90 and I went to take some sport pictures but the clarity was very bad I had about 200pictures but did not get nore than 15-20good pitures, does that link to AF or what?
Possibly. To test your autofocus, set up a controlled shoot where you use AF to focus on the subject then use MF. Compare the two images. If the AF one is off, then you might have to send the lens to Sigma for calibration
Had this lens for a couple of months now... Gets the job done quite nicely! It surpassed my expectations for the price. The only thing is if i look closely at the glass, i see cloth cleaning streaks on the inside of the lens. I don't think it has visibly affected my image quality though.
You have to change between auto and manual focus mode in your camera for this lens. Or just override the autofocus by spinning the focus dial. Yes, it will work in all modes
I was originally checking out the nikon 70-200mm and it's equals of other brands and I was told that this lens (sigma) has bad reviews and was told to check out the nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 if i couldn't afford the nikon 70-200. do you think it is because of nikon fanboys or is it bc the 80-200 is "better" than the sigma, bc i am thinking about the sigma more than the 80-200 nikon?
@srvwannabe ya, i figured that out after i watched a few more videos on it. what would you suggest as a good 70-200mm fixed aperture telephoto lens thats not as big bucks as nikon or the new sigma?
@srvwannabe when i go full frame ill get it but right now im rocking the d60 upgrading to the d300s in a couple months. i just need a good fixed aperture telephoto lens for figure skating photography.
I wanted to get this lens but here in UK the price of this lens is near enough the same as Canon so I thought I save a bit more money and get Canon lens. I am sure Sigma lens is really good but I don't understand why Sigma made lens that are nearly as expensive as Canon lens and Canon's lens are better, So most of Canon users rather go for Canon lens just because of the price range.
@R4VING Don't see why not, assuming you get a good one. I use it on a D40, and if it works on that then it will work on a D90. If you are looking for a fast zoom, you will not regret this lens.
You are of the best reviewers I've seen on the YouTube. You speak at a moderate pace; you keep your subjects in order; and you speak with confidence and clearly. Very good job. And best of all you don't say "hmmm...", "aaaah..."!!!
Thanks for the review. I have a 135-400 APO. Sigma dropped this lens about the same time sony dropped the A700, witch I have. I have a A900 on the way and a 70-200. can you tell me if the ring mount is the same ?
Some people have complained of the focus being a bit off. My lens focuses perfectly but it's possible that others do not. No matter the case I'm sure Sigma would fix the problem if the lens is purchased new and has a problem out of the box
@hhhkkkhhhjkjki I have one, and have had no problems. Sigma's quality control is notoriously bad, but if you get a bad apple they should take care of it.
Ive read some reviews, it talks about chromatic aberration, and this lens soft focusing at 200, is it really that bad? do you honestly notice it in real life pictures?
Please let me know as Im thinking to buy this VS the tamron
@srvwannabe -Thank you for correcting him. It's clear when people are not very cultured and educated. Different cultures pronounce some words differently. If he's a photographer, it's sad that he would treat a colleague like that. He's quite distraught over it..
-He actually lives his life that way! Poor guy.. I feel sorry for him. Lol.
I agree it does seem slow in this video but when I use it out in the field its lightning fast. Several times I would be shooting baseball and be tracking the baserunner and another player would run between us. The lens would focus on the other player instantly. It is a great lens.
That was a wonderful review and touched on all the questions that I had in mind regarding this lens, thanx for sharing ur thoughts on this lens, now I gotta save up to get one. I'm hoping to use it for some 'squash' photography (as in squash the sport - kind'a like racquetball in the states) and that is played indoors, so the 2.8 should help my cause without me having to exchange my life insurance policy for the Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR II. Thanx once again, great review
A good friend of mind came by with a camera it nikon 70s and he want to sell me it be couse he no that am are artist and i love wound picture that i can paint from so i have the camera but only thing miss is the plug, Am thing of call radio shack to see if they may have a plug i pray they do.
I have a Nikon D5000, My camera does not have an internal af motor so only lenses with internal af motors will focus automatically. Is this lens fully compatible with the Nikon D5000?
I think Tamron Canon lens are fast. They have to put the auto focus motor in the lens. With Nikon Tamron just uses the auto focus motor in the Nikon body.
AF seems twice as slow as the Nikkor. I'm waiting for the new 70-200 with OS reviews...hope its a great lens but they still keep the low pricing, but you'd never know. Can't get something for nothing right?
That looks like a really nice lens. I have a Minolta Maxxum HTsi and I'm looking for that 70-200mm Sigma lens but I'm having trouble finding one. Thanks for the info though. I'll still keep an eye out for it.
I am sorry but the lens you are showing is not the Optical Stabilizer version of this lens. It is just the HSM lI without any image stabilization. Have you got any chance to really try out the new OS version? Let me know.
people , i have a D90 nikon , camera , i got a 70- 300 lens and a 17 50 wide angel , im kinda new at this , so i need to understand for example a 70 300mm lens , what is the 70 stands for and what does it measure and also the 300mm ?
im getting it today !! :) , i was worry about the camera weight bit heavy for me , but monopod always an option i guess , a lots photographer manage in the old day using big lenses without i.s or o.s , soo i think i wont spend more money just to buy the "stabilizer" when non i.s / o.s produce same kinda pics quality ... thanks for your video.
Yes this lens is excellent for portrait work. Nice creamy backgrounds at 2.8 and amazing clarity at 5.6. Alot of photographers use a 70-200 for weddings so yes I would say this is an excellent wedding lens. In low light you can't much better than 2.8 at this focal range without spending alot more money
ill get it today !!! i been thinking of this lens and keep watching this reviews and others alots , i was worry about the weight of the lens , and produce lots of shake ... but monopod always an option i guess . thanks for quick respond !!
ill get it today !!! i been thinking of this lens too long & cant decide .i was worry about the weight of the lens are bit heavy for me , but monopod is always an option i guess,thanks for quick respond .
Great review. I got mine late last year and I've been blown out the water with every function it provides. D90+batt grip+70-200mm combo. This lens is really worth everything you spend on it.
@srvwannabe The new version sounds like a different lens entirely. Although it will have the same focal range, minimum focusing distance is increased from 39.4" to 55". Also, maximum magnification has changed from 1:3.5 on the current model to 1:8 on the new one.
I have a Pentax K20D with SR (shake reduction - Pentax's version of IS) so I just ordered the current model. Will be here on Monday!
@srvwannabe The new version sounds like a different lens entirely. Although it will have the same focal range, minimum focusing distance is increased from 39.4" to 55". Also, maximum magnification has changed from 1:3.5 on the current model to 1:8 on the new one.
I have a Pentax K20D with SR (shake reduction - Pentax's version of IS) so I just ordered the current model. Will be here on Monday!
@saijames23 Yes, it will work absolutely fine. It's a great lens - you will love it!
TIRanald 1 month ago
will this perfectly work on Nikon D3100?
saijames23 1 month ago
I have this lens and have compared it head to head with the Nik 70-200 VRII. they are dead set almost for sharpness and bokeh. this lens does start to suffer with low shutter speeds less than 1/60 sec, even with your best steadiness. however I picked mine up for $500, like new. worth every penny. would really like to see someone compare this lens against the 70-200 VR2, and 80-200 2.8. turn the VR off and mount them all tripod based and see which really is optically better, or worth the extra $.
bornagain2510 2 months ago
what sports have you shot it with ?
BillabongNJ 3 months ago
@BillabongNJ Many lol. Soccer, field hockey, ice hockey, football, basketball, baseball, swimming, volleyball, water polo, and probably more that I'm forgetting haha
srvwannabe 3 months ago
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BillabongNJ 3 months ago
@srvwannabe nice nice I'm thinking about getting it for mainly surfing and baseball swimming .. etc model nikon have u mounted this lens on
BillabongNJ 3 months ago
@BillabongNJ Many again haha. d2h, d90, d300s, d7000, d700. It has some back-focusing issues on the d7000. I can fix it with fine tuning but just been too lazy. Its not a huge issue
srvwannabe 2 months ago
can we use this on DX camera? Like D5100? I'm really confuse about 70-200, there was one store told me that the 70-200 F2.8 SIGMA APO D EX HSM may not work on Digital Cameras, is it true?
dyusko18 3 months ago
Does it need a camera with a built in focus motor to focus? For example, will it focus on the D5000?
TheEditingResource 4 months ago
how this lens works with handheld portraits? planning to get one for a wedding
shintotz 5 months ago
@shintotz With weddings OS/VR would come in handy with unknown lighting conditions, I say rent it for 1 or 2 days to test it.
Sindorai 5 months ago
@Sindorai thanks for the response, I just got this lens as birthday present, I did test it handheld portrait and it works okay with me as long as it's 1/60 secs and above, it's pretty heavy though but i got big arms so doesn't really bother me and I don't shake that much. for still portraits, I used a tripod and works great.
shintotz 5 months ago
@shintotz Nice, just opted to buy a monitor over it but I hope it's worth while since I've been deciding to get it myself lol, yah 1/60th is getting pretty long so it sounds like a good cut off
Sindorai 5 months ago
can you put a TC (teleconvertor) for this lens? like the nikon 70-200 f2.8
leasaunce 5 months ago
Will this lens fit on a Nion D7000
johnson10806 5 months ago
This wouldnt fit a Nikon d5100 would it...?
MakeupByJenerator 7 months ago
@MakeupByJenerator It should
chackk12 6 months ago
what is the diference betwen this one and the OS one,if you had one ....
OS optical stabilizator
mevivisor 8 months ago
This version here is NOT the VR version, as the VR version costs WAAYYYY more then 799.
Eggtastic 8 months ago
olympus makes a 35 - 100 (70 200 equivalent) with fixed apperture of 2.0. :)
DVaderlar 8 months ago
@DVaderlar 35-100mm isnt the same as 70-200mm, thats the 35mm equivelent, in which the sigma would be 140-400
3NICKK 6 months ago
@3NICKK 70 200 in full frame is 70 200. Olympus wont make full frame cameras so the 35 100 on a four thirds olympus camera is equivalent to 70 200. :)
DVaderlar 6 months ago
what camera you use ?
JunkyardChannel 9 months ago
Is it me or is there a high pitch sound in this video? Need to clean up the audio in post...
MightyTabooTiki 9 months ago
I've heard several things about AF and image quality/QC. I own two other Sigma lenses (one of which is the wonderful, fast and accurate 50 1.4), both of which are amazing.
I shoot sports mainly. I can't decide about this lens :/
AETrainingDavid97 9 months ago
@srvwannabe which lens do you recommend? 70-300 sigma, or the 70-200 sigma lens?
Balcunni 10 months ago
@Balcunni if i were you i would buy sigma 70-200 f/2.8 because its very good and it has good light even in zoom but 70-300 isnt good because the big zoom makes bad quality and i suggest buying sigma 70-200mm f2.8 cause you will be able to use it forever.
Acidsplasher 9 months ago
Does this have vr?
XzEPICNOSCOPESzX 10 months ago
DONT BUY SIGMA THEY ARE NOT SHARP !!
mcpartridgeboy 10 months ago
i was about to order mine, then the price increase ugh sigma
Miken2341 10 months ago
I've paired this with the D3s. A-effing-MAZING!
crispycritterz 10 months ago
How did you get it 799? they are now 949!
ny1fanta 11 months ago
@ny1fanta
If you look at the description you'll see that I made this video over a year ago. They've since gone up in price
srvwannabe 11 months ago
@srvwannabe oh i see, lol never expect those lens's price to go up.
ny1fanta 11 months ago
@srvwannabe they just went back down now
mrmeadowsiscool 6 months ago
@ny1fanta here i can get them new for 715 xD
Spaeckli 10 months ago
@ny1fanta
Hey not sure where you are from, but here in Australia crkennedy is the authorized distributer and they are currently price matching any grey market sigma lens plus shipping that is offered for sale in australia. So at digiworldinternational they are offering this lens for 740 AUD plus shipping so it should put it right at 800 AUD not sure if digiworld ships worldwide but you may want to have a look at it.
csiegert83 10 months ago
@ny1fanta they only cost about 750 on ebay, if you see one around 1000 or more its probably the os version, which if you are going to spend that much more on a lens you mite as well just save a little more to get the nikon
3NICKK 6 months ago
I am still deciding between the old Nikon 80-200mm 2.8 and this one. Any input?
unap16 11 months ago
just got this!!! quility stuff man!!!
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BlinkPhotoGalleries 11 months ago
very nice review man
BestLensCamera 11 months ago
The pictures that you showed what was their focal lenght?
lepermessiah01 1 year ago
how do you manually focus it
CBG0829 1 year ago
micro nylon is called teflon :)
opeth84 1 year ago
if anyone is confused you can use this on ANY camera but on the DX bodies there is a 1.5x crop factor so it is about a 105-300 2.8 (not necessarily a bad thing)
skatebaker321 1 year ago
is it good for shooting sports at night? thanks
jonjonnu 1 year ago
@jonjonnu 2.8 is the way to go for low lighting. =)
TheDirekChew 11 months ago
Can i use this on a Dx Camera
m2c2n 1 year ago
just ordered mine :)
Suspectcobra 1 year ago
the auto focus was slow because you have the lens cover on, had nothing to focus on
RidingMad125 1 year ago
I can understand why people would buy this lens because funds may not be available to get the Nikkor or Canon L lens. I HAD to borrow a friends Sigma 70-200mm II and I'm couldn't stand that lens. I guess I've been spoiled with my Nikkor 70-200 for so long. There is a huge difference in clarity. At 200mm end the Sigma is worthless. Super blurry....but I guess you get what you pay for.
MisterBokeh 1 year ago
slow focusingg
mikenyesi123 1 year ago
how is the CA with this lens? I heard that version one of this lens had serious CA at 70mm wide open... Hope you can answer me as I am seriously considering this lens being on a budget. take care
fa6i3n 1 year ago
I bought a few weeks ago the sigma 2.8 70-200mm. A perfect lens, about 649€. I don't miss the VR in the Nikon, because i shoot more then 1/500. Blurry pictures? No way. From the Netherlands, take care, and shoot.
renekuipers99 1 year ago
does it have a built in motor for nikon D3000?
adelphia666 1 year ago
@adelphia666 I think so, but I am waiting on receiving it, HSM is the Hyper sonic motor, I guess it mean it has a motoor inside it for the auto focus
TheMasterAbdul 1 year ago
@adelphia666 yes
ashdeg188 1 year ago
Keep making videos, your reviews are great. Sorry about that old comment on your reflective lens review back then, you have surely gotten a lot better
SaDScO 1 year ago
@srvwannabe i have a question.. is it worth the money even it does not have the os?? or should i save money and purchase the os version?.. im a photo hobbyist do you think i need the os or not??.. tnx in advance
punksnes 1 year ago
@punksnes
Only you can make that decision. I can tell you that VR/OS is very useful. If you have the money, get the Nikkor with VR. If you don't have the money, you have to decide whether to get the Sigma, Tamron, or maybe the older Nikkor 80-200. The only thing I can tell you is that I haven't regretted getting the Sigma 70-200 at all.
srvwannabe 1 year ago
@srvwannabe getting them for my canon 500d :) cant wait!
Acidsplasher 9 months ago
@punksnes the os version costs about 700$ more, just for a lens that can shoot about 4 stops faster in lower light. But mostly the reason people get this lens is to shoot sports or well lit photography. The f/2.8 aperture should get you through most conditions, but it depends on what you like to take pictures of. If you know you will be doing more work in the dark, then you should just save for the os version
bulletz4life 1 year ago
@punksnes Depends what you're using it for. I'm using mine for motor sports. So I'm shooting above 200th of a second (since the lens is 200mm). But you may be shooting portraits and want a slower speed, so the OS would be handy.
WiseGuy02 11 months ago
hey sir srvwannabe, i would like to ask if does this thing have some sort of Optical Image Stablization?
seventy7whitesheep 1 year ago
@seventy7whitesheep
this model does not however Sigma has released a version that does have OS
srvwannabe 1 year ago
@srvwannabe oh yeah ive seen it on amazon. it cost around 1.6k well if i wanna buy that lens. i would rather save up some more for the canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS version I right?
seventy7whitesheep 1 year ago 3
@seventy7whitesheep
Definitely. At that price you should definitely go with the Canon version. The sigma is very good but if you're going to spend that much, get the best-Canon or Nikon.
srvwannabe 1 year ago 2
im getting the HSM version 1 but the second version its complicated.
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hi, I bought the Sigma 70-200 for my Nikon D90 and I went to take some sport pictures but the clarity was very bad I had about 200pictures but did not get nore than 15-20good pitures, does that link to AF or what?
muaz1970 1 year ago
hi, I bought the Sigma 70-200 for my Nikon D90 and I went to take some sport pictures but the clarity was very bad I had about 200pictures but did not get nore than 15-20good pitures, does that link to AF or what?
muaz1970 1 year ago
@muaz1970
Possibly. To test your autofocus, set up a controlled shoot where you use AF to focus on the subject then use MF. Compare the two images. If the AF one is off, then you might have to send the lens to Sigma for calibration
srvwannabe 1 year ago
does this lens have goood bokeh? and would this be good for portraits, because the nikon version is
ithree6mafia 1 year ago
a plastic hood :D it's okay i doesn't care :D:D
should it be metal? :D show me one lense without a plastic lensehood
bohnendose 1 year ago
@bohnendose
Older pro lenses had metal, screw-mount hoods
srvwannabe 1 year ago
Had this lens for a couple of months now... Gets the job done quite nicely! It surpassed my expectations for the price. The only thing is if i look closely at the glass, i see cloth cleaning streaks on the inside of the lens. I don't think it has visibly affected my image quality though.
RyanCPhoto 1 year ago
great review
suutari13 1 year ago
In the Dom Bower 70-200 HSM review he mentions chromatic aberration at 70mm. How is this one at 70mm?
MrNullifier 1 year ago
Nikon pro lens keeps their value, Sigma lens don't!
tony77tony77 1 year ago
I may be a canon user but....nikons are sexy ;D
mattutubematt 1 year ago
great review. thanks
just wondering, is this the lens with "macro"?
chinesebandgeek 1 year ago
Is it compatible with Cropped framed bodies like the Canon 60d?
And how does it compare to the Canon 70-200mm f/4 NON IS model?
Thanks
CYNFELYN23 1 year ago
how do you switch between auto and manual focus on this lens? and will this lens work with auto modes or just manual modes?
skinydude 1 year ago
@skinydude
You have to change between auto and manual focus mode in your camera for this lens. Or just override the autofocus by spinning the focus dial. Yes, it will work in all modes
srvwannabe 1 year ago
I was originally checking out the nikon 70-200mm and it's equals of other brands and I was told that this lens (sigma) has bad reviews and was told to check out the nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 if i couldn't afford the nikon 70-200. do you think it is because of nikon fanboys or is it bc the 80-200 is "better" than the sigma, bc i am thinking about the sigma more than the 80-200 nikon?
dethmerc 1 year ago
i looked at the prices of the sigma and nikon and the sigma was more expensive.
TheVvlog 1 year ago
@TheVvlog
You're probably looking at the new version with OS
srvwannabe 1 year ago
@srvwannabe ya, i figured that out after i watched a few more videos on it. what would you suggest as a good 70-200mm fixed aperture telephoto lens thats not as big bucks as nikon or the new sigma?
TheVvlog 1 year ago
@TheVvlog
The one I have sells for $800. You won't find a better lens for that price.
srvwannabe 1 year ago
@srvwannabe when i go full frame ill get it but right now im rocking the d60 upgrading to the d300s in a couple months. i just need a good fixed aperture telephoto lens for figure skating photography.
TheVvlog 1 year ago
@TheVvlog You need to look again, the Nikon 70-200 F2.8 is almost 3x the cost.
LilBlkDuck1965 1 year ago
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dethmerc 1 year ago
I wanted to get this lens but here in UK the price of this lens is near enough the same as Canon so I thought I save a bit more money and get Canon lens. I am sure Sigma lens is really good but I don't understand why Sigma made lens that are nearly as expensive as Canon lens and Canon's lens are better, So most of Canon users rather go for Canon lens just because of the price range.
ClankyRochet 1 year ago
Does it fix & work with D90 Body perfectly ?
gamgurung 1 year ago
Hi srvwannabe. Do you know the differences between this 2nd model and the 1st model Sigma 70-200mm HSM lens?
hpda317 1 year ago
@R4VING Don't see why not, assuming you get a good one. I use it on a D40, and if it works on that then it will work on a D90. If you are looking for a fast zoom, you will not regret this lens.
AkiraMusic 1 year ago
Canadian buyers receive 10 year warranty on all Sigma EX DG lenses, don't know why the US doesn't get this. I also own this lens, fantastic.
PurpleCorvette 1 year ago
@PurpleCorvette
Wow 10 years? thats fantastic!!
srvwannabe 1 year ago
You are of the best reviewers I've seen on the YouTube. You speak at a moderate pace; you keep your subjects in order; and you speak with confidence and clearly. Very good job. And best of all you don't say "hmmm...", "aaaah..."!!!
001FJ 1 year ago
Thanks for the review. I have a 135-400 APO. Sigma dropped this lens about the same time sony dropped the A700, witch I have. I have a A900 on the way and a 70-200. can you tell me if the ring mount is the same ?
phirepix 1 year ago
its af is not accurate?
hhhkkkhhhjkjki 1 year ago
@hhhkkkhhhjkjki
Some people have complained of the focus being a bit off. My lens focuses perfectly but it's possible that others do not. No matter the case I'm sure Sigma would fix the problem if the lens is purchased new and has a problem out of the box
srvwannabe 1 year ago
@hhhkkkhhhjkjki I have one, and have had no problems. Sigma's quality control is notoriously bad, but if you get a bad apple they should take care of it.
AkiraMusic 1 year ago
image stabilizer/ optical stabilizer/ I.S slows down auto focus?
hhhkkkhhhjkjki 1 year ago
is D90 working fast with this lens?
hhhkkkhhhjkjki 1 year ago
can you use this lens for the d3000?
pedrojesusfreakaoid 1 year ago
Hey would I be able to mount this on my Nikon D60 and still have good autofocus? Thanks
NSrailfan1 1 year ago
Ive read some reviews, it talks about chromatic aberration, and this lens soft focusing at 200, is it really that bad? do you honestly notice it in real life pictures?
Please let me know as Im thinking to buy this VS the tamron
Thanks, good review btw
HaxXx1 1 year ago
fuckin pisses me off when i hear "NIE-KON" it's pronounced "NI' KON".
obviously no one understands what "Nikon" stands for.....
whenthesunsleeps777 1 year ago
@whenthesunsleeps777
Well in America thats how EVERYONE says it so deal with it =)
srvwannabe 1 year ago 19
@srvwannabe -Thank you for correcting him. It's clear when people are not very cultured and educated. Different cultures pronounce some words differently. If he's a photographer, it's sad that he would treat a colleague like that. He's quite distraught over it..
-He actually lives his life that way! Poor guy.. I feel sorry for him. Lol.
talkinboutjon 1 year ago
@srvwannabe Its Japanese and its pronounced Nee Kon...
I should start saying Noi Yerk~ :P just kidding~
motu828mk2 1 year ago
@motu828mk2
I'm aware that Nikon is Japanese and is pronounced Nee-kon in most of the world. I was merely saying that in America it is pronounced differently.
srvwannabe 1 year ago
@srvwannabe NIE KON rolls of the tongue better
SteU4IA 1 year ago
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allodesousa 7 months ago
@whenthesunsleeps777 dont mind, nikons shit anyway
stylizhmathias 1 year ago
Good review, Im must ask...whats the difference between this one (ii) vs the first one dom bower reviewed?
Thanks
HaxXx1 1 year ago
the speed of this lens is very slow, even slower than the canon 55-250 is, what happen to it? I saw some super fast examples and slow example
hfpong 1 year ago
@hfpong
I agree it does seem slow in this video but when I use it out in the field its lightning fast. Several times I would be shooting baseball and be tracking the baserunner and another player would run between us. The lens would focus on the other player instantly. It is a great lens.
srvwannabe 1 year ago
lool looking at D3
i can careless about your siggy. lmao
j/k
jjolmyun 1 year ago
Forget this sh!t, get the real thing.
JogBird 1 year ago
is it a Sigma 70-200mm, F2.8 II, APO EX DG MACRO HSM for Nikon or Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO HSM for Nikon?
Bemir100 1 year ago
@Bemir100
it's MACRO HSM.
(the full name is actually MACRO HSM II).
jjolmyun 1 year ago
! the AF is actually slower than I expect
handsomelok 1 year ago
That was a wonderful review and touched on all the questions that I had in mind regarding this lens, thanx for sharing ur thoughts on this lens, now I gotta save up to get one. I'm hoping to use it for some 'squash' photography (as in squash the sport - kind'a like racquetball in the states) and that is played indoors, so the 2.8 should help my cause without me having to exchange my life insurance policy for the Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR II. Thanx once again, great review
zeyshaan 1 year ago
oh my f(*****)ng gosh ... how can you lay down your d3 that way oO
MusicScoutMunich 1 year ago
good review!!!
tony77tony77 1 year ago
Ehh, i still rather save for the nikon.
xbob808x 1 year ago
A good friend of mind came by with a camera it nikon 70s and he want to sell me it be couse he no that am are artist and i love wound picture that i can paint from so i have the camera but only thing miss is the plug, Am thing of call radio shack to see if they may have a plug i pray they do.
DJSHADDY2K7 1 year ago
getting this lens soon...cant wait!!! btw great review..
sribuza 1 year ago
I have the canon 70-200 2.8L and the sigma 50-500 and sigma 10-20 and I feel the quality of the sigma EX line is top notch--good quality
sasktank 1 year ago
Got this on my 1D MK IIN and focus is sooo lightning fast. good review man!
TATSHOOT 1 year ago
I have a Nikon D5000, My camera does not have an internal af motor so only lenses with internal af motors will focus automatically. Is this lens fully compatible with the Nikon D5000?
benryan1 1 year ago
@benryan1 It's HSM, it should be able to AF
OlliTheAwesomeone 1 year ago
I think Tamron Canon lens are fast. They have to put the auto focus motor in the lens. With Nikon Tamron just uses the auto focus motor in the Nikon body.
ngvgnDOTcom 1 year ago
AF seems twice as slow as the Nikkor. I'm waiting for the new 70-200 with OS reviews...hope its a great lens but they still keep the low pricing, but you'd never know. Can't get something for nothing right?
geonlansis 1 year ago
That looks like a really nice lens. I have a Minolta Maxxum HTsi and I'm looking for that 70-200mm Sigma lens but I'm having trouble finding one. Thanks for the info though. I'll still keep an eye out for it.
whatsnextusa 1 year ago
there is no OS version of this lens anyway! at least not in the UK or europe
santorri84 1 year ago
In Dom Bower's video, he said the old version has severe chromatic aberration at 70mm. Has this issue been fixed with this new lens? Thanks
trongs01 1 year ago
I am sorry but the lens you are showing is not the Optical Stabilizer version of this lens. It is just the HSM lI without any image stabilization. Have you got any chance to really try out the new OS version? Let me know.
wolfmiffy 1 year ago
@wolfmiffy
I never said this was the OS version. Listen a little more closely to the video.
srvwannabe 1 year ago
@srvwannabe he even sais that he wont like is/os/vr on this lens! I will get mine tomorrow!
rollerTiiM28 1 year ago
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rollerTiiM28 1 year ago
people , i have a D90 nikon , camera , i got a 70- 300 lens and a 17 50 wide angel , im kinda new at this , so i need to understand for example a 70 300mm lens , what is the 70 stands for and what does it measure and also the 300mm ?
BikesEgypt 1 year ago
is that equal to the af-s lens with the motor built in?
jgomes1992 1 year ago
thanks for the review :)
what is your camera body?
TheiGhoest 1 year ago
I just got it today from B&H because of your review. Thanks!!!!!!
azbor1cua 1 year ago
@azbor1cua
You'll love it! =)
srvwannabe 1 year ago
@azbor1cua All out of stock everywhere ! :-( NOOOO
TheRealChina 1 year ago
@TheRealChina i think i saw some on amazon
RngrOnTheEdge 1 year ago
@RngrOnTheEdge : They were all for Nikon mount. But i saw just yesterday that someone is selling this for $849... something
so this is the 2nd version ?
TheRealChina 1 year ago
im getting it today !! :) , i was worry about the camera weight bit heavy for me , but monopod always an option i guess , a lots photographer manage in the old day using big lenses without i.s or o.s , soo i think i wont spend more money just to buy the "stabilizer" when non i.s / o.s produce same kinda pics quality ... thanks for your video.
freakyfriday2211 1 year ago
hi , just wondering if this lens good for potrait work ? for wedding ? is it good for lowlight result ?thank you
freakyfriday2211 1 year ago
@freakyfriday2211
Yes this lens is excellent for portrait work. Nice creamy backgrounds at 2.8 and amazing clarity at 5.6. Alot of photographers use a 70-200 for weddings so yes I would say this is an excellent wedding lens. In low light you can't much better than 2.8 at this focal range without spending alot more money
srvwannabe 1 year ago
ill get it today !!! i been thinking of this lens and keep watching this reviews and others alots , i was worry about the weight of the lens , and produce lots of shake ... but monopod always an option i guess . thanks for quick respond !!
freakyfriday2211 1 year ago
@srvwannabe
ill get it today !!! i been thinking of this lens too long & cant decide .i was worry about the weight of the lens are bit heavy for me , but monopod is always an option i guess,thanks for quick respond .
freakyfriday2211 1 year ago
@srvwannabe now i have a 55-200mm lens. will this just be like my lens? and also compare to my 18-55.
maplestoryJUiCAY 1 year ago
did it work on the canon eos 500d? (canon version)
ErDerErIs 2 years ago
The Canon version of this lens should be compatible with all Canon DSLRs
srvwannabe 2 years ago
thanks nice review!
ErDerErIs 2 years ago
It fits Canon Eos 500D if you have the canon verson.
Canon 500D can take Canon EF and EFS lens
gromt1 1 year ago
It will.
I toyed around with one today at my local henrys, it's damn nice.
darkshot666 2 years ago
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60notout 2 years ago
Great review. I got mine late last year and I've been blown out the water with every function it provides. D90+batt grip+70-200mm combo. This lens is really worth everything you spend on it.
jawanza91 2 years ago
Looks like Sigma got it right with this lens! I'm considering the new version of this lens that has OS this time.
jjolddahgoo 2 years ago
The new version does look great. Its probably going to be an additional $1000 for OS though.
srvwannabe 2 years ago
@srvwannabe The new version sounds like a different lens entirely. Although it will have the same focal range, minimum focusing distance is increased from 39.4" to 55". Also, maximum magnification has changed from 1:3.5 on the current model to 1:8 on the new one.
I have a Pentax K20D with SR (shake reduction - Pentax's version of IS) so I just ordered the current model. Will be here on Monday!
sakle2k 1 year ago
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@srvwannabe The new version sounds like a different lens entirely. Although it will have the same focal range, minimum focusing distance is increased from 39.4" to 55". Also, maximum magnification has changed from 1:3.5 on the current model to 1:8 on the new one.
I have a Pentax K20D with SR (shake reduction - Pentax's version of IS) so I just ordered the current model. Will be here on Monday!
sakle2k 1 year ago
is it pasible to use it on d60?
Ipodtouchhjelpar 2 years ago
yes
srvwannabe 2 years ago