Sigma 70-200MM F2.8 II EX DG Macro HSM

Large aperture zoom lens with improved optical performance.

Key Features:

• Improved optical performance with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in 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

What Sigma Says About The 70-200mm F2.8 II:

This large aperture zoom lens has improved optical performance and retains close-up ability with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in 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 elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. The lens design incorporates an inner focusing and inner zooming systems. The overall length of the lens does not change during focusing and zooming, ensuring convenient handling. A removable tripod collar (TS-21) is included as a standard component.

When this lens is used with the optional 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters, it becomes a 98-280mm F4 AF telephoto zoom lens or a 140-400mm F5.6 AF telephoto zoom lens respectively.

WARRANTY: 1 Year Australian Warranty*
*Extended warranties available

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Reviewer : Marmaduke
Date : 31/03/2009

Rating :  (4)

Review : Great lens! It is very well made, solid and sturdy. This can be a problem, however, when walking distances with the lens and when using it on cheap tripods (though it does have an adapter which works well). The speed of the lens is fantastic for sports and certain wildlife, though not great for getting up super close. I am considering getting a 2X adapter because I love this lens so much but would like a little more range. The HSM works great (I have a pentax K200D) and is as fast as the kit lens (if not faster) at focusing. It can be a little touchy when there are numerous focal points but this is a problem you would have with any lens. I definitely like this lens, but it is not a good multi-perpose lens due to its unweildy size. You cant really take this to a party (for example) without getting a few weird looks. If you want a sports lens, or a general wildlife lens - you cant go past this for value.

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