Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 test shots by me at different apertures...

[emtp563]

I just performed some test shots at different apertures with the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 at the maximum focal length.

Camera: EOS 350D
Lens: Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 EX DG HSM
camera settings (all pictures): focal length 200mm, ISO 100, 0 EV, partial-metering, tripod, cable shutter release, no PP, 100% crop, High/fine jpeg setting in camera, parameter 1

Flowers were approx. 40 feet away across the street from my house, focus-point is on the flower directly above the light.


1/200, f/2.8:

http://www.oc-athlonxp.com/web_images/IMG_0802.jpg

1/100, f/4:

http://www.oc-athlonxp.com/web_images/IMG_0805.jpg

1/25, f/8:

http://www.oc-athlonxp.com/web_images/IMG_0806.jpg

1/13, f/11:

http://www.oc-athlonxp.com/web_images/IMG_0807.jpg

1/6, f/16:

http://www.oc-athlonxp.com/web_images/IMG_0808.jpg

So far, I am liking this lens!

Here is the f/8 image with a little USM:

http://www.oc-athlonxp.com/web_images/IMG_0806a.jpg

Another shot across the street:

http://www.oc-athlonxp.com/web_images/flag.jpg

What do you think? Does it look like I got a decent copy?

[farrukh]

wide open shot is goody. it looks fine copy. congrats and enjoy.

[emtp563]

Thanks. I think I'm going to like this lens.

[Canonic]

Thanks. I think I'm going to like this lens.

I hope you should.. It acts simply perfect. Just like mine. I've always admired the performance and optical quality of this lens. Congrats on owning such a nice piece of glass!

[Curtis N]

I sure like my Sigma 70-200. It's heavy enough you'll want a POTN neck strap if you plan to carry it around all day, like I've been known to do. :D

The first shot in this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=184625)is a 100% crop of a shot I took yesterday.