Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO

(7 customer reviews)

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO camera glass is a high-quality lens that is suitable for full-frame cameras. It has an advanced optical design that allows it to capture clear and sharp images even in low light conditions. The lens has 9 aperture blades which provide a beautiful bokeh effect in the background of photos. It is an autofocus lens that can also be used manually, giving the user more control over the focus. The lens has a number of lens elements that are coated to reduce ghosting and flare, which can occur when shooting in bright light. The manufacturing time of the lens is not mentioned. The lens has a wide aperture of f/2.8, which means it can capture more light and create a shallow depth of field. It has a solid build quality and is designed to last for a long time. The lens has a high resolution, which means it can capture fine details in the image. There are alternative lenses available in the market, but the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO is a good choice for those who want a high-quality lens that can be used for a variety of photography genres.

Positives:
The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO lens is a solid workhorse of a lens that delivers sharp and high-quality images. The new OS version is equipped with an optical stabilization feature that enables me to shoot at slower shutter speeds while still maintaining image quality. This feature allows me to capture steady shots of moving subjects such as wildlife and sports events.

The lens is also exceptionally fast, making it ideal for low-light photography, such as indoor events and night photography. Its wide aperture also provides a beautiful bokeh effect, giving my subjects a professional look.

Negatives:
One downside to this lens is its weight. It is not the lightest lens out there, so it can be quite challenging to carry around for extended periods. However, this is a compromise that one must make to obtain the quality of the images produced by this lens.

Conclusion:
Overall, the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO lens is an excellent investment for any photographer looking to produce high-quality and sharp images. The optical stabilization feature and its fast aperture make it a versatile lens for a wide range of photographic situations, particularly for sports, events, and wildlife photography. While it is a bit hefty, one can hardly fault the outstanding images it produces.

Optical design

Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. With high brightness value, it has the ability to collect light even in poor lighting conditions

Physical characteristics

184 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. Weights 1270 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.

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7 reviews for Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO

  1. dyxum.com

    23 dyxum.com user rated as 4.81/5

  2. Ebay.com

    Ebay.com rated as 4.72/5

  3. Ebay.com Feb 02, 2016

    Meets my needs! I reviewed extensively, material on the web on two 70-200mm f2.8 lens with optical stabilization. The two I could afford were Tamron and Sigma. I saw fan boy videos and articles for both makes. And I watched videos by buyers who received bad copies of each. The quality of both could only be discerned by a pixel peeper from the more expensive Nikon or Canon. Then I shopped used. I can across an excellent value for a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 with OS. It works perfectly, so it was sold, not for being a bad copy, but someone wanted to move up. I almost exclusively take pictures indoors in very bad lighting with no flash and hand held. The Sigma does a very good job, with quick focus and sharp images on a Nikon full frame camera. It has been a great addition to my other lenses.

  4. Ebay.com Nov 23, 2015

    Excellent Lens Looked like and felt like a “bowce” out and about with my new 70-200! The first pictures were stunning to say the least. This is my first semi-pro lens and I could immediately see the difference between it and the pics I took with my variable aperture brand name lenses. The pics on this were crisper and the AF was much faster and quieter. It is a bit weighty and intimidating looking and so would not recommend it as a walk-around lens. I honestly fail to see the marginal value of the brand name lenses. This to me is more bang for your buck. I recommend it without reservation.

  5. Ebay.com May 04, 2017

    Best 70-200 f2.8 with image stabilization for the money Must have lens for enthusiasts like me, image is damn sharp 9.5/10 .Bokeh is one of the best out there super creamy and not distracting 10/10. Af is 9.5/10, built quality is 9.5/10, color and contrast is 10/10 in my own opinion. Best value for the money!

  6. Ebay.com Jan 14, 2019

    Nice Quality for the Money This is a great lens and a great value especially if you can pick up a good lightly used one. I’ve only owned it a short time but have taken some great shots.I bought it to take indoor wrestling pictures with my Nikon D90. These are from in a completely dark gym with a spotlight above the mat. Pics are at ISO 800, exp.1/200 sec., f2.8. This is a hobby for me. Just take pics for fun.

  7. Ebay.com Jun 09, 2021

    A solid work horse of a lens I owned a previous generation model of this exact lens and it lasted me over 15 yrs. I’m pleased with this newer OS version and I am hopeful this newer version will also give me 15+ years of use. So far, it’s amazing.

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