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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS FLD Large Aperture Telephoto Zoom Lens for Sony Digital DSLR Camera
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Brand | Sigma |
Focal Length Description | 70-200 millimeters |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Camera Lens Description | 200 millimetres |
About this item
- 70-200mm focal length
- 105-300mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, 112-320mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
- F2.8 constant maximum aperture; F22 minimum
- Ring-type ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing
- Image stabilization, 4 stops claimed. Dual mode, normal and panning
- 77mm filters
- 1.40m/55.12" minimum focus
- Available in Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA mounts
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Picture quality | 4.3 | — | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Image stabilization | 4.3 | — | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Auto focus | 4.2 | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Quality of material | 4.2 | — | — | 5.0 | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | 42nd Street Photo | U.S.Refurbs | Digital Goja | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | 6ave |
lens type | Telephoto | Zoom lens | Telephoto | Telephoto | Standard | Standard |
compatible mountings | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Canon EF | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon F (DX) |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic |
minimum focal length | 70 millimeters | 17 millimeters | — | 70 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 17 millimeters |
max focal length | 200 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 200 millimeters | — | — | 50 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 200 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 7.76 x 3.39 x 3.39 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.15 pounds |
ASIN | B003HC8VB8 |
Item model number | 589205 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,541 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 1, 2008 |
Manufacturer | Sigma Corporation of America |
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From the Manufacturer
Large aperture telephoto zoom lens incorporating Sigma's original Optical Stabilizer function
This large aperture telephoto zoom lens, incorporating Sigma's original Optical Stabilizer function, covers focal lengths from 70mm to 200mm and offers a constant aperture of F2.8 over the entire zoom range. The OS function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. It makes shooting easy for many types of photography such as portraits and sports. Two FLD ("F" Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite glass, and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction of color aberration. Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. The lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), ensuring a quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focus capability. It is also possible to attach Sigma's optional APO Tele Converters.
No Optical Stabilizer (top). With Optical Stabilizer (bottom).Super Multi-Layer Coating
The lens is equipped with Sigma's own unique OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. This system offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible, making telephoto shooting easy. Mode 1 is ideal for general photography and Mode 2 is designed for panning subjects such as racing cars. For Sony and Pentax mount, the built-in OS function of this lens can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an anti-shake function. As compensation for camera shake is visible in the view finder, the photographer can easily check for accurate focus and ensure there is no subject movement.
* For Pentax and Sony mounts, it is not possible to use the AF and the built-in OS function of this lens when attaching it to film SLR cameras as well as Pentax ist series and K100D.
* When using the OS function of a lens with a camera which incorporates a stabilizer unit, please turn the camera's stabilizer unit off.
* This lens cannot be used with film SLR cameras with the exception of the Nikon F6 and Canon EOS-1v.
Compact construction
This lens has a compact construction with a diameter of 3.4in, overall length of 7.8in. and weight of 50.4oz. This compact and lightweight construction makes it ideal for many types of photography such as portraits, landscapes and sports.
No Super Multi-Layer Coating (left). With Super Multi-Layer Coating (right).Excellent Optical Performance
This lens features two FLD ("F" Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass, and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements providing excellent correction of color aberration. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and ensures high contrast images. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.
* FLD glass is the highest level low dispersion glass available with extremely high light transmission. This optical glass has a performance equal to fluorite glass which has a low refractive index and low dispersion compared to current optical glass. It also benefits from high anomalous dispersion.
These characteristics give excellent correction for residual chromatic aberration (secondary spectrum) which cannot be corrected by ordinary optical glass and ensures high definition and high contrast images.
Hyper Sonic MotorHigh speed and quiet AF
HSM indicates lenses equipped with a Hyper Sonic Motor, driven by ultrasonic waves. Incorporation of HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high speed autofocus, while allowing full-time manual focus override.
* For Sony and Pentax mount, AF will not function with DSLR cameras that do not support HSM.
Rounded diaphragm
This lens has a rounded 9 blade diaphragm which creates an attractive bokeh to the out of focus area.
Lens Construction
In a conventional lens, focusing requires an extension of the entire lens or the front lens group. However, to better accommodate autofocusing mechanisms and closeup photography, a need has arisen for lenses that do not change their length during focusing or suffer from focus-dependent variation in aberration. Therefore, Sigma has developed focusing systems that only move elements within the lens barrel. These incorporate smaller and lighter moving lens elements which help improve auto-focus speed. With their unchanging barrel length and small variation in the center of gravity, these lenses also enhance balance and stability for the photographer. Furthermore, since the front of the lens does not rotate, polarizing filters can be used with extra convenience.
Specifications
Lens Construction 22 Elements in 17 Groups Angle of View 34.3 - 12.3 degrees Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 Blades (Rounded diaphragm) Minimum Aperture F22 Minimum Focusing Distance 140cm / 55.1in. Maximum Magnification 1:8 Dimensions Diameter 86.4mm x Length 197.6mm /3.4in. x 7.8in. Weight 1430g / 50.4oz.MTF Chart
View Larger ImageMTF (Modular Transfer Function) is one of the measurements that evaluates a lens' performance, and it contrasts sensitivity at different spacial frequencies. The horizontal axis is in millimeters and shows the distance from the center of the image toward the edges, and contrast value (highest value is 1) is shown in the vertical axis.
The readings at 10 lines per millimeter measure the lens' contrast ability (red lines), repeating fine parallel lines spaced at 30 lines per millimeter measure the lens' sharpness ability (green lines), when the aperture is wide open. Fine repeating line sets are created parallel to a diagonal line running from corner to corner of the frame, are called Sagittal lines (S) and sets of repeating lines vertical to these lines are drawn, called Meridional (M) line sets.
Distortion
View Larger Imageeffective distortion: When you take a picture of a lattice pattern, it will appear as the blue dotted line shows. the red line illustrates how the lattice pattern will appear in the actual picture when any lens distortion is taken into account.
relative distortion: In this chart, the horizontal axis shows the ideal image height (the distance from the center to the edge of the image [mm]). The vertical axis shows the extent of distortion. The extent of the distortion is represented by how much Y, which is the actual image height, grows (or shrinks) against Y0 which is the ideal image height.
Extent of distortion: D[%]=(Y-Y0/Y0)x100
When you take the picture of a square object, if the distortion amount show a minus value, the image will be seen as expanded (Barrel distortion). If the distortion amount is a plus value, it will be seen as a recessed (pincushi on distortion). When the distortion value is close to 0, the appearance of distortion is very minimal.
Vignetting
View Larger ImageThe horizontal axis shows the image height (the distance from the center to the edge of the image [mm]). The vertical axis shows the amount of light in the image (based on the amount of light in the image center being 100%). If the peripheral amount of light is lower than the center, the four corners of the image will be darker (vignetting).
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the quality, sharpness, and value of the camera lens. They mention that it's built like a tank, produces clear and sharp images, and is worth the price. Some appreciate the performance and image stabilization. That said, some complain about the weight and focus.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is a high-quality lens for half the price of Canon or Nikon. The build quality is very good, and the lens is built like a tank. The lens is durable and has a good solid quality feel. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"This is truly a wonderful camera lens. The 70-200 zoom range is great - I use this primarily when shooting wedding ceremonies...." Read more
"...Fast Auto-FocusGreat Stability ControlSturdy Build QualityMade in Japan (this was a big pro to me)CONS:..." Read more
"...Nutshell: Wonderful lens, perfectly lovely build quality that is more than acceptable to this non-professional hobbyist, combined with some camera..." Read more
"...Even though the construction of the lens is made of plastic, it feels durable and not something you have to baby...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the lens. They say it produces sharp, clear images with beautiful bokeh. They also say it's heavy but worth it for the beautiful images it produces in low light.
"...I highly recommend this! It is a reasonable price for a nice piece of glass that should last a very long time." Read more
"...Great sharp images, nice "blown out" backgrounds (bokeh), fast focus, excellent image stabilization with handheld shots...." Read more
"...I ended up with the Canon 70-200 f/4L IS USM. It's a nice lens, way lighter, less conspicuous, and reportedly sharper..." Read more
"...Photos are clear, crisp, quick, and bright. Easy to put the lens on the camera...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it's worth the price, and is well built. Some say it has better bokeh and the OS is worth about 3 stops. Overall, most are happy with the performance and price of the product.
"...I highly recommend this! It is a reasonable price for a nice piece of glass that should last a very long time." Read more
"...I ended up with the Canon 70-200 f/4L IS USM. It's a nice lens, way lighter, less conspicuous, and reportedly sharper..." Read more
"...PROS:Great Price, affordableFast Auto-FocusGreat Stability ControlSturdy Build Quality..." Read more
"...Colour me a happy camper regarding this lens, it's performance and price." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They mention that it works well, has an effective OS, and provides a great end result on images. The lens works great on their a99ii, a55, and Nikon D5100. The focus ring and zoom ring work well, and the full-time manual focus and zoom control are available. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and quality of this lens.
"...Inside of a church, this works great (and outside, of course, it is outstanding)...." Read more
"...Focus ring and zoom ring work well and it has full time manual unlike the other Sigma EX lens I own..." Read more
"...For the cost of the lens, the elements within it provide a great end result on your images...." Read more
"...the new OS version was the stabilizer, in which I'm happy to say works great...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the lens. For example, they say it's unbelievable, great in low light, and takes tack sharp pictures in lowlight. Customers also mention that the IQ, color rendition, and sharpness are easily comparable to Nikon VR II.
"...Why 5 stars? Well, it's everything I hoped it to be. Incredible sharpness, fast aperture, and $1000 less than the Canon for a [reportedly] very..." Read more
"...Performance: Great quick auto focus, clean and crisp shots. Some slight vignetting at the edges mostly noticed at 200mm...." Read more
"...Wrong! This lens is incredibly sharp. Even at f2.8. Even at 200mm. Impressive!- How sharp is it? -..." Read more
"...That lens had good color rendition, Image sharpness & auto focus speed...." Read more
Customers like the image stabilization of the lens. They say that it is very stable in the view finder, and the lens feels solid and well constructed. The optical stabilization is impressive, and it works fine with manual focus. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and durability of the product.
"..."blown out" backgrounds (bokeh), fast focus, excellent image stabilization with handheld shots...." Read more
"...PROS:Great Price, affordableFast Auto-FocusGreat Stability ControlSturdy Build Quality..." Read more
"...Speaking of shakes the optical stabilization is impressive...." Read more
"...The image stabilization is not needed with the K-5, and just adds weight...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lenses. Some mention it's plenty fast to focus and appreciate the HSM motor. However, others say that the focus issues are still a problem, the auto focus on my copy was inaccurate most of the time, and the motor won't focus the lens on subject.
"...But this one has a great focus. It is a heavy lens, and your arms will feel it after an 8-10 hour wedding day, but it takes beautiful photos...." Read more
"...Great sharp images, nice "blown out" backgrounds (bokeh), fast focus, excellent image stabilization with handheld shots...." Read more
"...down, I could hear a very faint high pitch noise, but the focus gage did not move and the camera display did not come into focus...." Read more
"...Well, it's everything I hoped it to be. Incredible sharpness, fast aperture, and $1000 less than the Canon for a [reportedly] very slight decrease..." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the weight of the camera lens. They mention that it is a bit heavy and bulky. Some customers also say that it's tiring to carry the lens for long periods of time.
"...But this one has a great focus. It is a heavy lens, and your arms will feel it after an 8-10 hour wedding day, but it takes beautiful photos...." Read more
"...Why did I return it? Two reasons, it's too bulky to travel/have fun with, and I don't need f/2.8...." Read more
"...CONS:Not weather sealedHeavy (but so is the Canon)You still may have Lens Envy..." Read more
"...It is surprisingly heavy. I have only had it out on one extended hike of about 4 miles and had it on a sturdy monopod...." Read more
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Focus ring and zoom ring work well and it has full time manual unlike the other Sigma EX lens I own (again, I still like that lens too, that's my only real gripe with the 17-50mm).
Sure, it is not weather proof, but I have little need for a rain proof lens for my needs. Others may want to step up to the Canon L, but remember, no hood or tripod collar is included with the Canon (not sure why, really).
Affordability did factor into my decision as well. Sure, based on what I read and saw, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is better, but is it $1200+ better? For someone that wants better pictures, has a family, and a budget, I really don't think you can go wrong with this glass on any mount (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, or Sigma).
On the first point, I'm well built @ 175lbs 6', and 28 years old. Strong enough to lug around 3.5 pounds. But for my style of photography - hanging out with friends, photographing family, fly-on-the-wall type stuff - it was just too damn big. Every time I pulled it out, I felt like Christoph Waltz in Inglorious Basterds, casually and awkwardly unsheathing out my huge pipe. I also have a bad back, and I'll be damned if 3.5 pounds at a weird backpack angle doesn't wear me out. Your mileage may vary on this point, but for me, the cost/benefit didn't make sense.
On the subject of f/2.8 - I don't have kids, I don't have indoor soccer games to photograph, generally no indoor events where speed at this focal range would be useful (e.g., a house - you have to be across a large room or down a hall for 70-200 to make sense on an APS-C)... I just have no need for it. I convinced myself prior to buying this that I wanted the best, and this is certainly it. But after playing around with it for a few weeks, I realized that I don't need the f/2.8 and I don't need the weight.
I ended up with the Canon 70-200 f/4L IS USM. It's a nice lens, way lighter, less conspicuous, and reportedly sharper (though I can't tell the difference). I also tried the 70-300 f/4.0 - 5.6, and it was OK, but felt too cheap. It was also noticeably less sharp when compared side-by-side with the Sigma & Canon.
One last note - I ordered all of these lenses used but 'Like New' from Amazon Warehouse. The lenses I received were in almost-perfect condition, so I highly recommend exploring the "used" options from Amazon Warehouse. That said, when I finally decided on the Canon 70-200 f/4L IS USM, I bought it via Amazon Warehouse. They shipped the non-IS version to me, which is worth about half of what I paid. I calmly but firmly called Amazon, and they agreed to refund full return shipping costs, as well as overnight a brand new 70-200 f/4L IS USM to me, which I received the very next day. To be clear, I paid full price for the f/4L IS, though I saved 7% due to a running promotion - 4% off camera equipment, plus 3% cash back from the Amazon Visa. So it ended up costing the same as the used version due to the savings! But anyway, Amazon agreed to waive the overnight shipping fee on the replacement, which was awesome, so that felt pretty fair.
All-in-all, if you are sure that you need f/2.8 and that 3.5 lbs isn't a big deal, then buy this thing and don't look back.
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Le rendu est très bien pour le prix