Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM

chjing · 2nd January 2008

hi all, i have one question not sure who knows the answer. Why i cant find anyone selling the sigma 70-200 f2.8? i have been monitoring the forum for quite a long long time and really cant find any seller. anyone knows any particular reason? Any comment?

chjing · 3rd January 2008

any idea?

F2000 · 4th January 2008

It is not a popular lens. It is a bit expensive, only slightly cheaper than Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 (LB3). That's why it is not popular. Not sure when comparing to Canon lens.

calebk · 5th January 2008

Originally Posted by F2000

It is not a popular lens. It is a bit expensive, only slightly cheaper than Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 (LB3). That's why it is not popular. Not sure when comparing to Canon lens.

It is also rather close to the price of the Canon f/4L IS and f/2.8 (non-IS).

It used to be very popular, until Sigma raised its price (which IMHO was just plain stupid).

dw8888 · 5th January 2008

Originally Posted by F2000

It is not a popular lens. It is a bit expensive, only slightly cheaper than Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 (LB3). That's why it is not popular. Not sure when comparing to Canon lens.

Yes, I think the price range is very close to nikon. Not sure the quality is good or not.
I am interested to know what price are you thinking of get if it is a second hand one, I may be able to tell you if the price is right. Because I am looking for one too recently.

SilverPine · 7th January 2008

Originally Posted by chjing

hi all, i have one question not sure who knows the answer. Why i cant find anyone selling the sigma 70-200 f2.8? i have been monitoring the forum for quite a long long time and really cant find any seller. anyone knows any particular reason? Any comment?

Please check the following:

http://www.clubsnap.org/forums/showthread.php?t=338962

Someone is selling a Canon mount lens.

knpan · 9th January 2008

Hi, which type are u looking for?

There are 3 types from Sigma.

kyo86sg · 9th January 2008

Originally Posted by dw8888

Yes, I think the price range is very close to nikon. Not sure the quality is good or not.
I am interested to know what price are you thinking of get if it is a second hand one, I may be able to tell you if the price is right. Because I am looking for one too recently.

I check with OP and the price diff from the sigma and nikon 2 touch is only $50!

Main complains is that sigma F2.8 is soft compared to Nikon F2.8 which is ...er razor.

tchern · 10th January 2008

I own this lens. The picture quality difference is not very obvious compared to Nikon 80-200. Sigma is $20 less as of Sept'07.
Comparing to my ex Nikon 70-300G this Sigma lens is very very very outstanding.
The picture is a slightly towads red (might be better for potrait) than Nikon 80-200. I chose Sigma primarily because of "Macro" too. No doubt Nikon Quality is unquestionable. If can i will like to upgrade to VR70-200 in near future.

denniskee · 10th January 2008

watch out for the famous lens barrel coating peeling problem within a year.

mine is the 1st version. regrated buying it. should have bought 70-200mm f4 instead.

Leong23 · 10th January 2008

Mine is the first version HSM, i think i brought for almost 8 years, the condition still very good, photo is sharp with good bokeh.
Maybe because due to the under usage.
But frankly speaking, if now, i will choose to buy nikon.

knpan · 10th January 2008

Is there much difference between the first generation 70-200mm and the macro other than the min focus distance macro mode?

smallaperture · 18th January 2008

Originally Posted by calebk

It is also rather close to the price of the Canon f/4L IS and f/2.8 (non-IS).

It used to be very popular, until Sigma raised its price (which IMHO was just plain stupid).

Yeah, 3rd party lens has got to be priced significantly lower than cam-brand lens. For Nikon user, the HSM is a huge plus point against the 80-200 2touch.

I had the 80-200 2touch, but sold away liao. Got 2 problems -
1 Slow AF as compared with those lens with HSM, USM.
2 The AF/MF ring broke - seems like this is a common problem.

Otherwise, this is a great solid lens in terms of built quality and optical performance.

But, if I were to get one now, I would still choose the Sigma for the HSM, so that I will not miss a shot due to slow AF.

mohgui · 18th January 2008

Originally Posted by smallaperture

I had the 80-200 2touch, but sold away liao. Got 2 problems -
1 Slow AF as compared with those lens with HSM, USM.
2 The AF/MF ring broke - seems like this is a common problem.

Otherwise, this is a great solid lens in terms of built quality and optical performance.

you mentioned that your 80-200 2-touch AF/MF ring broke... care to elaborate more? i have this lens too and i've got problems with the ring too. when turning to either AF or MF, the rign can't click in place.

any idea how much is it to get it fix? also, if i shake my lens, i can hear sounds coming from the inside... sigh, how much will it cost to get it fixed?

2nd January 2008	#1
chjing Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 618	Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM hi all, i have one question not sure who knows the answer. Why i cant find anyone selling the sigma 70-200 f2.8? i have been monitoring the forum for quite a long long time and really cant find any seller. anyone knows any particular reason? Any comment?

3rd January 2008	#2
chjing Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 618	Re: Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM any idea?

4th January 2008	#3
F2000 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 161	Re: Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM It is not a popular lens. It is a bit expensive, only slightly cheaper than Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 (LB3). That's why it is not popular. Not sure when comparing to Canon lens. __________________ Nikon D200, 17-55, 24-85, 18-200VR, 80-200 f2.8D, 50 f1.8D, Sigma 10-20, SB800

9th January 2008	#7
knpan Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,650	Re: Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM Hi, which type are u looking for? There are 3 types from Sigma.

10th January 2008	#9
tchern Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CCK Posts: 218	Re: Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM I own this lens. The picture quality difference is not very obvious compared to Nikon 80-200. Sigma is $20 less as of Sept'07. Comparing to my ex Nikon 70-300G this Sigma lens is very very very outstanding. The picture is a slightly towads red (might be better for potrait) than Nikon 80-200. I chose Sigma primarily because of "Macro" too. No doubt Nikon Quality is unquestionable. If can i will like to upgrade to VR70-200 in near future. __________________ :blah: D80, Sigma 18-50/f2.8, 70-200/f2.8 (HSM).

10th January 2008	#10
denniskee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: bukit batok Posts: 4,211	Re: Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM watch out for the famous lens barrel coating peeling problem within a year. mine is the 1st version. regrated buying it. should have bought 70-200mm f4 instead. __________________ photography makes one sees things from all angles.

10th January 2008	#11
Leong23 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ming City Posts: 2,803	Re: Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM Mine is the first version HSM, i think i brought for almost 8 years, the condition still very good, photo is sharp with good bokeh. Maybe because due to the under usage. But frankly speaking, if now, i will choose to buy nikon. __________________ flickr APAD 09

10th January 2008	#12
knpan Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,650	Re: Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM Is there much difference between the first generation 70-200mm and the macro other than the min focus distance macro mode?