Name: Used Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon AF. undefined
Brand: Sigma
SKU: US1716399
Price: 679.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.55 (103 reviews)

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon AF.

Sigma 70-200mm

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Sigma 70-200mm 

Top Rated Gear: Used Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon AF. undefined

Sigma's APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is the second generation of this large aperture telephoto zoom lens now incorporating Sigma's Optical Stabilization function, OS, Sigma's own anti-shake system.  Two FLD glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass have also been added along with three SLD glass elements, all which provide excellent correction of color aberration. In spite of the additions of all of these features, Sigma has managed to make the lens more compact than its predecessor, measuring only 7.8" in length.  For any serious photographer where the 70-200mm focal range is often the most important second lens to own after the initial standards lens or mid range zooms. The fast aperture is extremely useful and important in low light environments or when shooting fast moving situations where a higher shutter speed demands maximum lights thru the lens.  HSM ensures quiet and high speed AF as well as full-time manual focus capability. Super Multi-Layer lens coating reduces flare ghosting and assures high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. It has a minimum focusing distance of 55.1 inches throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:8 The rounded 9 blade diaphragm creates an attractive blur to the out of focus images.  This lens is equipped with a petal-type hood. Its exceptional versatility as an all-around lens is perfect for journalists and wedding photographers. This latest version of the Sigma 70-200mm is well regarded for its outstanding image quality, light weight and ease of operation.   Please Note:   The Optical Stabilizer (OS) function will not work with film SLR cameras except Nikon F6  Nikon mounts do not have an aperture ring. Some functions may not work depending on the camera model.

Used Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon AF. undefined

This is an amazing battery grip, for sports photographers it?ll help you out a ton, improves your vertical shooting and allows you to shoot so much longer with the double battery power.

Must have for sports photographers

I have one of these from eBay (like new). I got it for use on a Sigma SD Quattro H. 
(Because it's stabilized and fairly bright and because you have to use Sigma SA lenses on Sigma cameras, mostly.) 

I also use it on an ?7RIV with Sigma's MC-11 adaptor and it works fine. The MC-11 does not light up its green LED to indicate it is a compatable lens but it does work. 

It focuses fast in rotten light (on the ?7RIV) and seems to coordinate its stabilizers with the IBIS in the ?7RIV, and the resolution of the projected image is more than adiquate for the tight pixel pitch of the ?7RIV's sensor. The EXIF information is all there too.

So, I like it, and, it's a brick. A monopod makes it a lot more pleasant for walkabouts.

( A standard brick weighs 4.5 pounds. 
The Sigma SD Quattro H weighs 1.4 pounds. 
This lens weighs 3.3 pounds !! They must use lead glass.
3.2 + 1.4 = 4.6 So close enough.)

It's good. I use it on a Sigma SD Quattro H and an ?7RIV.

The zoom works great for sharp wildlife photos, ever time!

Sharp photos of wildlife.

The optical sensor and removable tripod mount are a must.

Love the optical sensor

Beats

Lens feels solid and makes great images. I got mine during a Sigma promo with the free 2x tele-converter. This makes a great combination.

I like the fact that the lens mount ring can be removed without taking the lens off the camera. In some ways, it makes it function as a quick release off a tripod or monopod.

This lens does have some vignetting, as do many telephot zoom lenses. It is only apparent at 200mm, and F2.8 or F4, and is easily removed in post.

Included case is nice for storage, and seems well built.

Great lens with great value

This is my second Sigma lens of this type. Both are fabulous lenses and produce fabulous photos. A great lens and an even greater value with the extras that came with my package.

Super camera lens

The OS could use some improving. It's slow to engage and once it's working, it won't stabilize the lens as well as Canon's IS on cheaper lenses (for example the 18-200 IS). That older cheaper lens' stabilization worked visibly better than Sigma's. Other than that, the lens is excellent, and super sharp.

Great lens but the OS is not as good a Canon's IS

I do a lot of wildlife photography. This lens is a great compliment to my others. It seems a little heavy, at first. 
Very happy, overall

Very satisfied.

This lens is as sharp as the Nikon 70-200 f2/8 and priced much better. The stabilizing system works more accurately than my Nikon 200-500 f5/6. The f2/8 holds for the complete zoom range and the lens does not extend when changing the zoom range. I highly recommend the purchase of this lens for anyone who loves to photograph wildlife, nature, and portraiture.

Superb Optics

I'm really enjoying this lens. I know its not the lens that makes a great shot, but damn. . . this one sure helps.

Had no concept what I'd been missing

Highly recommend! This lens rounds out my stable of Sigma Art lenses for my Canon EOS 5DS. Form, Fit, and Function is perfect.

Great Lens

I'm very pleased with the performance of this lens. It delivers clean sharp images.

Great Purchase

Shot a dirtbike race first time out with it. More than met my expectations.

Like it!

We use this for environmental and sports photography, has worked out very well for both. It has been very reliable.

Great Sports Lens

Awesome Lens. Great in low light conditions. Auto focus is little noisy when focusing.

Pretty nice lens

Awesome!!

This lens is my new favorite. It is fast, turns out good quality shots, and seems very well built. For the price, it turns out to be a good value too. The additional trinkets this package comes with are nice, particularly getting a filter set. It comes with a nice padded case.

Overall very happy, only slightly concerned about the weight for using over long periods. However, for this class of lens you kinda have to expect that its got some substance to ensure f/2.8 through the whole length of the lens.

Great lens for the price

I was impressed with the quality of the lens. It was even better than described and packaged very well

5
Star rating

Fantastic lens, can't say how much I love it. Excellent focus, excellent build, OS is great, just a fantastic lens. So far I have not been disappointed at all with the build quality, mechanics, etc., the lens performs better than I had expected.

Fantastic lens!!

Love the lens. Half the cost of Nikon and works great. And I got the 2X convertor. 

Good buy, just do it.

Bought this specifically for vacation.  Glad I did.  

Love it.

This is pretty much my go to lens for shooting people and sporting events.  Great control and fast focusing.

I have jumped on the SIgma band wagon and find their products are at a great price vs value point for the working professional.

Go to Lens!

I was looking for a fast lens (2.8) for low light and sports (hockey) situations.  I has been good so far.  Still can't wait to try it out this fall at Penn State hockey games.

Fast and Responsive

I've only had the lens about a month but I am very satisfied. I've used it outdoors for sports, and indoors for a graduation ceremony in a dimly lit auditorium. In each instance it has met my expectation for speed and sharpness.

Very satisfied

It seems to be a very nice lens. I have had a chance to use it much thats why only a 4. will be back with an update.

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

I am still learning how to use this lens on my Nikon D3200. I have had it a little over a week. I have captured a few shoots I really love. I do capture more blurry photos than I want probably do to my lack of experience. I know I am going to love this lens with practice. 

Nikon D3200

Got this lens because I couldn't afford the canon version. I have a crop body but still takes great photos. If the canon is better than this, it couldn't be by much because this lens is pretty darn sharp. Would definitely recommend to anybody looking for a gray lens for less money. Looking forward to next year when a get my 5d mark IV to take advantage of the full frame capability. Very quiet focus, not as loud as the othe sigma I have the 150-500mm. It's pretty loud. I will probably buy more from sigma in the future. 

Great lens for less money.

This is a MUST have for the photographer wanting to take it up a notch. The 2.8 aperture allows for some truly remarkable shots, even in low light. I am able to get great night shots and stunning portraits.

Truly a remarkable lens

First off, it ain't the beloved Canon L class 70-200 2.8 USM IS lens.
 Only because it's not water resistant.  So if you don't have it in it's own dry suite, don't drop it in the Idaho River. And keep it covered in a deluge, hurricane or dust bowl.

With that out of the way, To me this lens  seems to focus just as fast as the Canon. Maybe even a little faster. (In my opinion).
 It has a switchable horizontal and vertical optical stabilizer that detects vertical movement that keeps things in sharp focus.   Even with the 2x tele-converter that comes with this special sale, it holds rock solid and snaps right into focus and follows great.
 The only time I heard it make any kind of noise was when I focused on an object about 250 feet away at full 200mm focal length.
  Zoomed all the way in, I pulled all the way back out as quick as I could   to 70mm and onto object only about 3 and a half feet away at the same time.
 By the time I locked an object in frame up, the lens was in focus.
  I could hear the lens elements (more like felt them) adjust and heard them settle slightly.
 There are 22 of them inside the  nicely designed, rock solid body.
 All of them apochromatic glass. Flourine coated.
 This lens is very quiet. With no focus ring or zoom barrel noise. Very smooth movements from both... In AF and M.
The Lens hood is also very cool!
 It's two pieces.
 There is an inner hood designed for use with APS-C  sensor cameras  that when combined with the outer hood, narrows the field of stray light which might produce lens flare or fogging.
When you take them apart, the outer hood will fit on the inner hood backward with the inner hood still attached to the lens. And the lens cap will fit on the inner hood  just like it does on the lens itself. To me this is a brilliant feature to the over all design of the lens. It offers just that much more protection to the lens elements. and it is very convenient.
The Sigma 70-200mm 1:2.8 APO DG HSM  Auto focus Zoom Lens is a Beast .
 It is beautifully crafted, well thought out and heavily constructed for its class and price range.
 It has a removable 1/4 x 20  rubberized tripod socket collar for mounting on a tripod or mono pod for switching between horizontal or vertical shooting that just adds to it's prestige.
 Sigma touts that with its optical stabilization system you can capture tack sharp images 4 steps slower than without it on. And its true.
 When I first mounted the lens to my camera I was in video mode at 24p and when I switched to camera mode I was shooting at ISO 100  f2.8 and 1/45th of a second. Late afternoon with the sun past my tree line in open shade. All shots are tack sharp and properly exposed.even with the 2x tele-converter on the lens.
When my lens arrived, I was at first a little dismayed when I opened the shipping  box. Adorama didn't put a whole lot of bubble wrap or protection in with the lenses I had bought to keep them from jostling around. Just three lens boxes and one strip of bubble wrap. But, to my delight, when I opened the first lens box (the 70-200) I found a beautifully made,  well padded zipper topped lens case/pouch specially made for the 70-200 lens with it's own carrying strap. Fantastic!  

 The best part of this whole deal is that I bought two high quality lenses (Also got the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS) and got one 2x tele converter and still payed less than I would have had I bought another Canon 2.8 L class.

 If you want to check out the true performance of a lens...Try shooting chicken portraits!