Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM - Page 5

datawiz2012 · 4th of February 2011 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by Porkywill

I just wish I could man up and decide!

Join the club!

datawiz2012 · 4th of February 2011 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by arcticfoxchar

Porkywill,

I bought this lens for sports and stuff. I think you will be happy with it. Try it at the store if you must...but I am very happy with mine and even added another sigma 85f1.4

took pics of bees and flowers and also running soccer players.

Take the plunge with both feet snappping all the way down!

Do you by chance have any low light (especially indoor sports) pics to share.

rjx · 4th of February 2011 (Fri)

Keep in mind a nice used 70-200 2.8 IS mkl as a wonderful alternative in the same price range.

Porkywill · 5th of February 2011 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by rjx

Keep in mind a nice used 70-200 2.8 IS mkl as a wonderful alternative in the same price range.

Well that is an option but it's all older technology whereas the sigma is brand new...?

DiMAn0684 · 5th of February 2011 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by 40Driggs

Juza has a comparison on his website to the 70-200 IS II. here

Very good review, thanks for the link. I definitely agree with the reviewer, once this Sigma will be available for $900-$1100 it will be a very attractive option but for now I suspect people will still go for a used Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS Mk I.

Marlfox · 5th of February 2011 (Sat)

I was at a model shoot today and SIgma were loaning out lenses, used one for an hour. WIll post some pictures up when I get a chance.

Had no control over the light, so they're not amazing...plus 20 people trying to shoot the same model = fun!

rjx · 6th of February 2011 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by Porkywill

Well that is an option but it's all older technology whereas the sigma is brand new...?

True. But that doesn't mean the Canon mk1 is inferior to the Sigma.

I know there has been reviews where the Canon mk2 was compared to the Sigma OS, and the Canon wins. Has anyone seen any reviews where the Canon mk1 was compared to the Sigma OS? My guess is the Canon mk1 is still the better lens in terms of IQ and performance. Would like to see a real comparison.

renlok · 6th of February 2011 (Sun)

Heres a few hand held

renlok · 6th of February 2011 (Sun)

Heres 1 more, Hand held with a 40d

100%

KayakPhotos · 6th of February 2011 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by rjx

True. But that doesn't mean the Canon mk1 is inferior to the Sigma.

I know there has been reviews where the Canon mk2 was compared to the Sigma OS, and the Canon wins. Has anyone seen any reviews where the Canon mk1 was compared to the Sigma OS? My guess is the Canon mk1 is still the better lens in terms of IQ and performance. Would like to see a real comparison.

I don't have any scientific evidence, but I will say that I owned a Sigma 70-200 non OS for two years and rented the Canon IS version 1 for events a few times. The copy of the Canon I rented was basically the same in image quality (I preferred the colors and bokeh slightly on the Canon) and sharpness. I actually thought that my Sigma was sharper at 200mm and f/2.8. They were VERY close.

Based on this, I would guess that the new Sigma is sharper towards 200mm at f/2.8 than the original Canon. Where the Canon still wins is in build quality and weather sealing. The corner sharpness is usually better on Canon lenses as well, but that may or may not matter depending on what the user needs the lens for. It's a tough call.

bfung · 6th of February 2011 (Sun)

Opinions on the Sigma vs the canon 70-200 F4 IS? Isn't much of a price difference but I've been wanting the canon for awhile, but now that sigma has lowered prices i'm not too sure

KenjiS · 6th of February 2011 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by bfung

Opinions on the Sigma vs the canon 70-200 F4 IS? Isn't much of a price difference but I've been wanting the canon for awhile, but now that sigma has lowered prices i'm not too sure

To me? I'd get the sigma, f/2.8 on a 70-200 is more useful to me than f/4...

datawiz2012 · 6th of February 2011 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by bfung

Opinions on the Sigma vs the canon 70-200 F4 IS? Isn't much of a price difference but I've been wanting the canon for awhile, but now that sigma has lowered prices i'm not too sure

With Canon's price hikes, the new price of Sigma makes more sense now. I was on the fence with f4 but with the Sigma virtually at the same co$t of f4, this decision has become very difficult.

Porkywill · 7th of February 2011 (Mon)

I'm glad I'm not the only one!!

Will

minstral · 7th of February 2011 (Mon)

I'm looking into the Canon f4 IS also. If the Sigma is v. close to the Canon across the zoom range at f4 and below I'd go Sigma. The extra stops and IS would be well worth it.

Looking forward to any comparisons anyone can make

4th of February 2011 (Fri)	#63
rjx Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 2,636	Re: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Keep in mind a nice used 70-200 2.8 IS mkl as a wonderful alternative in the same price range. __________________ FUJI Users Unite Fewer options leads to more creativity “Photos are everywhere. You just have to know how to look.” -- Chris Weeks

5th of February 2011 (Sat)	#66
Marlfox Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 605 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM I was at a model shoot today and SIgma were loaning out lenses, used one for an hour. WIll post some pictures up when I get a chance. Had no control over the light, so they're not amazing...plus 20 people trying to shoot the same model = fun! __________________ -Geoff- 5d ii / 24-105L/ 85L/ 100 Macro /135L Last edited by Marlfox : 5th of February 2011 (Sat) at 22:46.

6th of February 2011 (Sun)	#68
renlok Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 236	Re: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Heres a few hand held __________________ Renlok \| 366 5dmkii \| 35L \| 24-105L \| 100L \| sigma 150-500

6th of February 2011 (Sun)	#69
renlok Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 236	Re: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Heres 1 more, Hand held with a 40d 100% __________________ Renlok \| 366 5dmkii \| 35L \| 24-105L \| 100L \| sigma 150-500

6th of February 2011 (Sun)	#71
bfung Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 411 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Opinions on the Sigma vs the canon 70-200 F4 IS? Isn't much of a price difference but I've been wanting the canon for awhile, but now that sigma has lowered prices i'm not too sure __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/billyfung/

7th of February 2011 (Mon)	#74
Porkywill Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Weybridge Posts: 248 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM I'm glad I'm not the only one!! Will __________________ Kit: 7D, Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 OS, Sigma 17-70mm OS, Sigma 30mm 1.4, Canon 50mm 1.8 II, Nissin Di622, Slik Pro 500 DX, SX220, Gorillapod Wanted: 77mm or 72mm ND500 filter, Sigma 8-16, Sigma 150-500

7th of February 2011 (Mon)	#75
minstral Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 96 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM I'm looking into the Canon f4 IS also. If the Sigma is v. close to the Canon across the zoom range at f4 and below I'd go Sigma. The extra stops and IS would be well worth it. Looking forward to any comparisons anyone can make __________________ Wish I had more time for this photography thing.... Canon 50D \| Canon 17-55 ƒ2.8 IS \| Canon 10-22 ƒ3.5-4.5 \| Canon 70-200 ƒ4L IS \| SƩgma 30mm ƒ1.4 \| Canon 430EX II \| Giottos MT9340B & MH1302-652 \| Flickr

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