Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS A-mount lens review by jlosinski

jlosinski#10286 date: Jun-10-2012
sharpness: 4 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 4.8	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I own this lens
compared to:	Tamron 18-300 3.5-5.6
price paid:	1299
positive:	Having this lens on my camera makes it looks like I know what I'm doing, thus insuring my self-esteem as a photographer remains intact Zoom ring allows for manual focus even if camera is in AF mode. Solid construction fast focus in low light
negative:	It dwarfs my a200, zoom ring is opposite of what I'm used to with Tamron/Sony
comment:	I got this from Adorama a few days ago- it is just over 3 lbs and heavy! Solid construction, I think I could use it a makeshift weapon if the occasion arose... Shooting a wedding in a few days, looking forward to breaking it in. Chose this over the Tammy 70-200 2.8 as I heard that the Tammy is slow in low light and prone to hunting- this lens is fast and quiet. After owning the lens for several months I still find it agreeable, albeit heavy, especially on the a900. Nonetheless, I will be using it again this summer for a few more weddings. * The 70-200/A900 combo kills the wrist...