Sigma 70-200 F2.8 (EOS Mount)

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ajamess@gmail.com - 28 Nov 2007 03:15 GMT

Anyone have experience with this lens? I just picked it up for around
600 USD. This complements the Sigma 24-70 2.8 I just got. I'm
thinking about the 10-22 or some 3rd party flavor thereof down the
road. Either way, any pointers owners have would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Adam.

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Douglas - 28 Nov 2007 03:22 GMT

> Anyone have experience with this lens? I just picked it up for around
> 600 USD. This complements the Sigma 24-70 2.8 I just got. I'm
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> Adam.

I have both of those lenses. The 24-70 is the worst. It's not the same late
model as the 70 -200 which is a pearler. Smooth, fast auto focus and pin
sharp results. I hardly ever use the 24 -70. It's noisey. Hunts for a focus
point the minute light falls off and doesn't focus very well at all past
about 20 feet. Not a pinch on the genuine Canon 24 -70 lens.

Douglas

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ajamess@gmail.com - 28 Nov 2007 03:28 GMT

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Ha - good to know my of my impending experience, then. As for the
24-70, I imagine once I get off a budget, I may be able to afford a
nicer normal zoom. That said, the Sigma 24-70 does seem reasonably
sharp, if a little soft at the wide end.

Thanks for the post :).

Adam.

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bob - 28 Nov 2007 18:36 GMT

> Anyone have experience with this lens? I just picked it up for around
> 600 USD. This complements the Sigma 24-70 2.8 I just got. I'm
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I have the 2001 version, 70-200 EX APO 2.8
It's an extremely sharp lens, fairly fast focus. I've hauled it around the
world a few times, and am very happy with the results.

Bob

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Steve Dell - 29 Nov 2007 19:54 GMT

for a wide angle zoom, I have the Tokina 12-24 f/4 that is great.

in the mid-range, you might be more interested in the Tamron 24-75 f/2.8

Steve

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> 600 USD. This complements the Sigma 24-70 2.8 I just got. I'm
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> Adam.

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