Does anyone have sports pics using a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8? Please?

butcha27 · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

Hi, I'm very seriously considering purchasing a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 I have found plenty of sample pics but very few sports ones (which is what i mainly shoot) I'd love to see any if there are any out there?

nickybegood1998 · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

I just bought it to use this soccer season but it hasn't started yet. I'm sure someone will post before then.

Karman

butcha27 · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

I hope so!

KIPAX · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

These where done on Sunday with that lens
http://women.fotopic.net/c1201325.html

In fact most of the 30 thousand + pics on my website are using that lens

eg:

This one from a night match

butcha27 · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

Thanks Kippax they look awesome, anyone else?

butcha27 · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

Just a quick question Kippax, do you crop much? or are they close to out of the camera? Very impressed by the sharpness

ghms421 · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

This is cropped.

superdiver · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

Just keep in mind that the gear only HELPS, it wont automatically get you the above results. Knowing how to use it and PRACTICE will get you stuff like above....

KIPAX · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by butcha27

Just a quick question Kippax, do you crop much? or are they close to out of the camera? Very impressed by the sharpness

I crop just about all my pics but tend not to overdo it unless the pics is important and has to be seen (newsworthy).. theres no point cropping too much then someone asks you for a print and you look stupid telling them its too small

butcha27 · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

Nice, I'm enjoying the sharpness of it that's for sure. It looks like I'll be the owner of one this time next week

keep them examples coming!

butcha27 · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

Thanks superdiver. I imagine it will take some getting used to, I have read countless reviews and heard that many had a bit of a hard time adapting to the lens. I believe I have produced some nice action shots in the past but with inferior lenses and am looking forward to a bit more sharpness and nice bokeh with any luck!

sonnyc · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

Some soccer pics.

butcha27 · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

Thanks, yet again razor sharp pics with some nice bokeh, I'm looking forward to owning one of these! Should be here next week.

BAKlink · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

I've used mine for hockey, basketball, lax, track, etc. Usually wide open:

http://www.pbase.com/baklink/image/73556643

http://www.pbase.com/baklink/image/73556638

More here: http://www.pbase.com/baklink/ss_portfolio

and most of my main gallery:

http://www.pbase.com/baklink/root

Great lens to start with - I'm thinking of selling mine along with my 1.4x and 2x teleconverters...

BAK

movol · 7th of February 2007 (Wed)

I love mine!

most of mine at photos.scottwking.com are with my sigma 70-200 2.8...

1.

2.

3.

4.

I've got some baseball ones also..just don't have them online right now.

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butcha27 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wollongong, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,336 IMAGE EDITING OK	Does anyone have sports pics using a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8? Please? Hi, I'm very seriously considering purchasing a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 I have found plenty of sample pics but very few sports ones (which is what i mainly shoot) I'd love to see any if there are any out there? __________________ Rob www.robshots.com.au My Gear

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nickybegood1998 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: D/FW Metroplex Posts: 466 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Does anyone have sports pics using a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8? Please? I just bought it to use this soccer season but it hasn't started yet. I'm sure someone will post before then. Karman __________________ 7D Gripped, 30D Gripped, G10 \| Tamron 28-75 2.8 \| Canon EF 50 1.4 USM, 85 1.8 USM, 28-135 IS \|Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 \| Canon 430EX \| Lowepro 300 AW & Toploader 75 AW \| Sigma 1.4 TC

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butcha27 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wollongong, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,336 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Does anyone have sports pics using a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8? Please? I hope so! __________________ Rob www.robshots.com.au My Gear

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KIPAX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Accrington, England Posts: 1,245 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Does anyone have sports pics using a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8? Please? These where done on Sunday with that lens http://women.fotopic.net/c1201325.html In fact most of the 30 thousand + pics on my website are using that lens eg: This one from a night match Last edited by KIPAX : 7th of February 2007 (Wed) at 16:02.

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butcha27 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wollongong, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,336 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Does anyone have sports pics using a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8? Please? Thanks Kippax they look awesome, anyone else? __________________ Rob www.robshots.com.au My Gear

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ghms421 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bethesda,MD Posts: 471	Re: Does anyone have sports pics using a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8? Please? This is cropped.

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superdiver Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ketchikan Alaska Posts: 9,831 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Does anyone have sports pics using a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8? Please? Just keep in mind that the gear only HELPS, it wont automatically get you the above results. Knowing how to use it and PRACTICE will get you stuff like above.... __________________ 40D, davidalbertsonphotography.com Newbie still learning

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sonnyc Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san jose Posts: 4,785 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Does anyone have sports pics using a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8? Please? Some soccer pics. __________________ Sonny www.sonnycao.com\|Gear List

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BAKlink Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashua, NH USA Posts: 40 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Does anyone have sports pics using a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8? Please? I've used mine for hockey, basketball, lax, track, etc. Usually wide open: http://www.pbase.com/baklink/image/73556643 http://www.pbase.com/baklink/image/73556638 More here: http://www.pbase.com/baklink/ss_portfolio and most of my main gallery: http://www.pbase.com/baklink/root Great lens to start with - I'm thinking of selling mine along with my 1.4x and 2x teleconverters... BAK __________________ Canon 1D Mk I & 20d bodies, Canon 28-70/2.8 L, 70-200/2.8 L, 1.4x tc Mk II & 2x tc Mk I, 85/1.8, Canon 430 EX and Sigma 500 Super DG flashs, Vivitar 283 flash & Quantum battery I, & 3 Macs

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movol Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 86 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Does anyone have sports pics using a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8? Please? I love mine! most of mine at photos.scottwking.com are with my sigma 70-200 2.8... 1. 2. 3. 4. I've got some baseball ones also..just don't have them online right now. __________________ Scott King 30D Canon 50mm 1.8 II Sigma 70-200mm 2.8, Sigma 1.4x, 17-55L IS, 420ex, 580ex II, AB800 http://www.scottwking.com/Photography (Work In Progress) Last edited by movol : 7th of February 2007 (Wed) at 21:53.

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