I have had both the Canon 70-200 2.8 IS, and Sigma's 70-200 2.8 in the past. Sold and bought, sold and bought. I have come to be completely satisfied with the Sigma. I have not had a bad copy yet, I do not believe they exist anymore. Maybe in the past, but Sigma clearly has a firm understanding of Quality Control.
I shot images close and far, wide open at 200mm. Doing a 100% crop on all, most were sharp from 70 to 200mm.
Bokeh at 2.8 is absolutely smooth and silky... The lens is built very ruggedly...Color rendition is perfect...
The lens is heavy, but all 70-200 2.8's are, I don't mind. When you ride a horse, you expect to be somewhat high off of the ground right? When you use this lens, you expect it to have some weight to it.
I shoot professionally and will put trust in this lens to do portraits and sports. If you are a novice, all the way to a pro, this lens will get it done for you, buy it. Oh yeah, it is half the price of the Canon version. Again, I have used both, there is very little difference. Buy and enjoy...
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This Item  Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Large Aperture Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | $1,489.00 | -26% $389.99 New Price: $528.00 | $1,099.00 | $549.99 | -11% $528.00 Typical: $589.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it May 17 - 21 | Get it May 17 - 22 | Get it May 17 - 21 | Get it May 17 - 21 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 18 |
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| Sold By | — | Willoughby's Established 1898 | Global Camera USA | Willoughby's Established 1898 | Willoughby's Established 1898 | est est |
| lens type | Zoom lens | Telephoto | Zoom lens | Telephoto | Telephoto | Standard |
| compatible mountings | — | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF-S |
| lens design | Telephoto | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Zoom |
| focus type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic |
| minimum focal length | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 17 millimeters | 120 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 17 millimeters |
| max focal length | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
| fixed focal length | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
| real angle of view | 34.3 degrees | 34.3 degrees | — | — | 34.4 degrees | 72.4 degrees |
| model name | — | 589101 | 583101 | FBA 728101 | 270101 | 583101 |
| max aperture | 2.8 f stop | — | 2.8 f stop | 5.6 f stop | 2.8 f stop | — |
| diaphragm blades | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | 9 | 7 |
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Great all around lens
I really have enjoyed this lens so far. My passion would be for sports, particularly my children's soccer games. I took one of the pictures above handheld, but would recommend a tripod for any other games. Her games are close and my son's games are a little trickier to get a good shot. I use a Canon Xti and really like how it works. I have taken school photos with this lens, and they have surpassed any professional taking them in the past. The only reason I didn't give the lens a 5 star is because mine is at the service dept at Sigma due to the AF not working. The nice thing is the lens carries a four year warranty. I'm hoping that it's just a fluke since I've had the lens only two weeks now. You will not be disappointed buying this lens. I thought I should get the Canon version, but have been extremely pleased so far with this lens. I also have the 70-300mm, f/4-5.6 Canon lens, but like others have mentioned it's nice to have that macro capability. Good Luck:)
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Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2007
I really have enjoyed this lens so far. My passion would be for sports, particularly my children's soccer games. I took one of the pictures above handheld, but would recommend a tripod for any other games. Her games are close and my son's games are a little trickier to get a good shot. I use a Canon Xti and really like how it works. I have taken school photos with this lens, and they have surpassed any professional taking them in the past. The only reason I didn't give the lens a 5 star is because mine is at the service dept at Sigma due to the AF not working. The nice thing is the lens carries a four year warranty. I'm hoping that it's just a fluke since I've had the lens only two weeks now. You will not be disappointed buying this lens. I thought I should get the Canon version, but have been extremely pleased so far with this lens. I also have the 70-300mm, f/4-5.6 Canon lens, but like others have mentioned it's nice to have that macro capability. Good Luck:)
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2007
After Lot's of research, and hand's on at Canoga Camera I decided to purchase the Sigma over the Canon.
What you get for $839 is amazing package!
-lens
-case with shoulder strap
-hood
-tripod collar
The collar alone is worth $145. That is what you have to pay extra for the Canon f/2.8L.
It focuses very fast & precise. The images are absolutely stunning. I also like the matte black finish rather than the Stand Out White.
So it is up to you if you want to spend an additional $475 for the White "Cannon"
What you get for $839 is amazing package!
-lens
-case with shoulder strap
-hood
-tripod collar
The collar alone is worth $145. That is what you have to pay extra for the Canon f/2.8L.
It focuses very fast & precise. The images are absolutely stunning. I also like the matte black finish rather than the Stand Out White.
So it is up to you if you want to spend an additional $475 for the White "Cannon"
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