Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras
- Improved optical performance with a minimum focusing distance of 39.4″/100cm, and maximum magnification of 1:3.5
- Two SLD and three ELD glass elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations
- Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting
- HSM ensures quiet, high speed autofocus with full time manual focusing
- APO Tele Converter is available
Product Description
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to present the APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM. This large aperture zoom lens has improved optical performance and retains close-up ability with a minimum focusing distance of 39.4″ / 100cm, and maximum magnification ration of 1:3.5. This lens is suitable for taking all type of subjects such as portraits, landscape, and close-up pictures. Two SLD “Special Low Dispersion” and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elemen… More >>
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras
I purchased this lens after reading all of the great reviews and weighing logically the price difference between the nikon 70-200 VR. Picked it up at the southeastern camera only to be disappointed 12 days later. The AF stopped working and it had to be shipped to sigma for repair. I had no time to wait for sigma so I ended up sacrificing the f2.8 and going for the nikon 80-400 VR. I shoot aerials and was planning on putting a teleconverter on the sigma to get me to 400mm at 5.6 anyways. I like the 80-400, except for the minimum distance of focus. I also miss f2.8. But oh well. I am saving money for the Nikon 70-200 VR at the moment.
Rating: 2 / 5
its a good product over all, but its not very sharp as I was expecting
Rating: 3 / 5
Lens works very well for my needs. Could not justify Canon lens, so this was the logical alternative.
Rating: 4 / 5
The only thing about this is there is like the tiny little bit of wiggle in the connection. Other than that this has become a primary lens.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stopped down it’s pretty sharp. Wide open it’s ok. Contrast and color is ok too, just not wonderful. Focus is fast and precise. Ultimately, I decided to return the lens.
Rating: 4 / 5