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

reviewer#10781 date: Dec-13-2012
sharpness: 5
color: 5
build: 5
distortion: 5
flare control: 5
overall: 5
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I own this lens
compared to:Tokina 80-200mm F2.8
Minolta Beercan
price paid:1000USD (used)
positive:Very sharp at all range even aperture widely opened F2.8.
Fast and silent motor drive.
Nice build and outlook.
negative:A little bit heavy.
OS cannot be use if the body anti shake was on, is a wastage I paid extra for the OS.
comment:Highly recommended.

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 16
  • sharpness: 4.81
  • color: 4.56
  • build: 5.00
  • distortion: 4.81
  • flare control: 4.50
  • overall: 4.74
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