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

[Flaming]

Hi all,


I was wondering if there is anyone out there who owns and/or uses this lens on a regular basis. I have been looking for a medium focal length zoom and that lens sounds like it has potential (as does the tamron) but Bryan's review really does not sound positive at all. I would be interested to hear any of your comments on this lens (and any other medium length lens).


Samuel

[Benjamin]

Get the Canon one. I'm sure anyone who can spend $800 on a Sigma can pay $1150 for the Canon. It is totally worth it in my opinion.

[Flaming]

Thanks for the opinion, but I really am interested in what the Sigma (and somewhat Tamron) owners think of their lenses. I would like to hear from you all. The biggest reason I want to hear from them is my brother's Sigma 150mm Macro is a great lens and it seems that Sigma should be able to make good lenses else where.

[soezin]

I'm interested in the opinion of those who have used it before as well. Here, in Thailand, Canon's f/2.8 non IS version costs about $1275 US (with 2 years warranty) while the Sigma costs around $750 US (and comes with 5 years warranty).


Thanks in advance.. [8-|]

[Flaming]

Well I guess no one owns this lens or at least no one cares. I was really hoping to get the opinion of others.

[elmo_2006]

This may not help or answer your question, but try www.pixel-peeper.com and search on the camera lens and the body to compare.


I was in the market for the Canon version, and I have been swayed to the Sigma 70-200 by the retailers, but decided with the Canon.


The only concern is that the Sigma does not have the OS and I'm a little concerned about the quality control, but you can get that with any company including Canon.


Hope this helps and good luck.

[mattsartin]

All I know about the Sigma is what's in Bryan's review, which isn't favorable. I have a friend who bought the Tamron and returned it because the autofocus was unacceptably slow. I know this isn't what you're looking for, but I've used the Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS and it was fantastic.

[Deva207]

I was using that Sigma, friend has it...


I dont like it


It has focus problem, it underfocus. bad bad thing...


Try to avoid that lens with Canon, I heard many times about this problem with Sigma on Canon

[elmo_2006]

Hi Deva207...


Is this the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM II Macro Lens or the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Macro Lens, there are twoversions of thislens?


Thanks

[Deva207]

Hi Deva207...


Is this the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM II Macro Lens or the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Macro Lens, there are twoversions of thislens?


Thanks
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It was mark II. Last version. I used it on my 1000D and i could clearly see focus problems, my friend used it on his 450D and 5D II and he says its too soft. I say this for that particular lens, I cant say that all copies are like that, but like i wrote before I heard that this is not the first time it happens to Sigma lens and Canon bodies.