Sigma 70-200 .. OS

Who here is waiting for the Sigma 70-200 OS?

One of my guys was discussing 70-200 options with me and the topic of the Sigma came up. I myself use the 70-200/4 IS and love it, but I also remember my Sigma 70-200/2.8 (non-DG HSM) many years ago and it was a pretty decent lens so I mentioned it. Adding OS to that lens would be a most welcome change.

Have you heard anything about MSRP? We Googled it and didn't find a conclusive answer to what it's likely to sell for.

I'm waiting to see the price myself. I do not believe that information is available yet though.

If the price is right, and the AF issues are minimal, I think I'll bite

I almost hate to give up my f/4L but I've been thinking of upgrading to an IS lens. If the price is good I will look into the Sigma.

i am waiting to see the reviews and price before i decide to get that or the 70-200 2.8 II.

Very excited, and hoping it is affordable. I am thinking of selling my 150mm macro for this + canon 100mm macro for an ideal kit

Excellent

How's the track record of Sigma's OS on their other lenses? I'm sure their experience gained from other products (150-500, 120-400) would be brought forward into the 70-200's OS. If their other OS implementations have been good we should probably be able to expect a similar standard, if not better.

i'm looking forward to this one. i'm also looking forward to the sigma 85mm f1.4
i love seeing sigma kicking canon's butt in terms of pricing, giving us stuff that's 90% as good as a L glass wtih 1/3 the price.

I wish the price is only 20-30% more than the current HSM Sigma.

Otherwise I'm going to upgrade my f/4 to a Canon IS

I am waiting... if the price is right, I'm totally gonna get it.

I am waiting anxiously to see how good of a performer the lens is. I think it may be a bit too optimistic to assume that it will rival the Mark II Canon version. I'm hoping that it falls somewhere in between the version I and II Canon and is priced below the Canon version 1. If it performs equal or worse than the version 1, I will probably just pick up the used Canon. I have the non-OS and it is a good lens.

For me, as long as it is at least as good as the Canon MK1 and priced lower, I'm all in.

Got an email from Sigma saying it coming out on May.

wishlf wrote in post #9921402
Got an email from Sigma saying it coming out on May.

It will be announced in May? It will begin shipment in May? It will be available in stock at retailers in May? Post the email you got if you can please!

themadman wrote in post #9921415
It will be announced in May? It will begin shipment in May? It will be available in stock at retailers in May? Post the email you got if you can please!

There you go

I will check with the repair department on your status as for the 70-200mm OS it is expected out in May. Best Regards,Desiree GaigeCustomer Service/Technical SupportSigma Corporation of America15 Fleetwood CourtRonkonkoma, NY 11779M-F 9am-5pm Eastern TimePhone631)227-2021Fax631)585-1895dgaige@sigmaphoto.​comwww.sigmaphoto.com

themadman wrote in post #9921415
It will be announced in May? It will begin shipment in May? It will be available in stock at retailers in May? Post the email you got if you can please!

It was announced already since we all know about it.

It means it will come out/be available in May.