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Brand: Sigma

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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.

More information for the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 7 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(5), Durable(5), Fast / accurate auto-focus(4), Strong construction(5)

Cons:

Heavy(6)

Best Uses:

Low light(3), Sports/action(5)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A Solid Lens

By Allan

from Virginia on 11/8/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Nice Bokeh, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Indoors/Low Light, Sports/Action, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

I purchased this lens to shoot wildlife and as previous reviews stated the focus at longer lengths is a just little slow, but the price is lighter on the wallet. The overall weight is heavy, but expected. I like what I get throughout the entire range and would purchase another Sigma - may the 18 -200mm?

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Horse during the Morning Sunrise

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Awesome Glass

By Stevie from NYC on 11/5/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Nice Bokeh, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

I use this lens for portraits and it has never let me down, fast focus, very sharp... Buy it,hands down one of my best lens...

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[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Focus problems

By paul

from mpls, mn on 5/21/2010

Cons:

Blurry Focus

Best Uses:

Indoors/Low Light, Landscape/Scenery, Night Photography, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

The lens I recieved would be more out of focuse the more you zoomed. Tried many different f-stops focal lenghts. The lens clearly had a problem mainting good focus the more you zoomed. Even when refocusing after zooming.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Exceeds expectations

By LouTR

from Atlanta, Georgia on 5/9/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Fast / accurate auto-focus

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Indoors/Low Light, Sports/Action, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

I've had a need for a 2.8 lens for a long time, but I was determined to find a "deal" on this lens. Unfortunately, this lens costs [$] no matter where you get it. I understand now why this lens isn't discounted. It's fast, quiet, smooth, the clarity of the images is outstanding and it's half the price of a Nikon, Canon, Sony, etc. 70-200mm 2.8. I highly recommend this lens.

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

This is a great lens

By Fredhandbag

from Irmo, SC on 2/24/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Slow Focus

Best Uses:

Pageant photography, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

I bought this lens to use for pictures of my daughter's basketball games. It works great for low-light indoor sports. The two biggest drawbacks are weight - you almost have to use a tripod or monopod - and the speed of the auto-focus at long focal lengths - not as quick as I would like when taking basketball game shots - overall, a very useful lens

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pageant

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game shot

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Ordered early long wait So worth it.

By Lucky Lee

from Bethune, South Carolina on 11/7/2008

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Landcape, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

Great to shoot birds quiet and quick.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

love it to the max!

By ezekielhouse

from visalia, CA on 11/6/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Durable, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Landcape, Night Photography, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sigma Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.:

week after i got it, i used to one of the school sports activity and the outcome is perfect. love it.

Customer Reviews about the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount. at Adorama