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• Sigma is quality

• August 07, 2011
• By: Phil

I had a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 for my film slr and shot with it for many years. I always trusted it and Sigma so when the time came to buy a high quality f2.8 zoom for my digital, it was an easy choice between the Canon and the Sigma. I knew that the Sigma would be top of the line despite it being $800 cheaper than the Canon. And I was right. I have no problems with this lens either with auto focus, stabilization or sharpness across the entire frame and focal length. You can easily get drawn into the notion that you have to pay more more more for top quality and quite often it's true but in this case, with Sigma products, you can get the best quality for a very competitive price.

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• If you try it you will want one!

• July 21, 2011
• By: Steve

Ok...so here's the thing you are reading this review because you are looking for perhaps a cheaper version of the Canon L IS. "Am i right?" I have rented that lens a few times (version 1) and i loved it and have been saving my pennies ever since! Then this lens came along! I have to say that i read a few reviews with regard this lens and decided to take a chance and get it and i am not sorry! This lens is super sharp wide open and even more so stopped down. The canon's version has lightning quick autofocus but this Siggie is not far behind, plus for me with the lens being black you don't stand out as much! The image stabalisation (OS in Sigmas case) is also great you can hear a very slight hum but nothing annoying... Great, great lens. I absolutely love it! Oh and with the money i saved i also got Sigmas 17-50 f2.8 OS as well and that is also incredibly sharp! i love that lens too! and while i'm raving on about Sigma i also own the Sigma 70mm 2.8 macro lens which again is extremely sharp and great on crop bodies for macro equivalent of 105mm. So it looks like i have become a sigmeister!! with out realizing it. You will not be sorry.... p.s Henry's price match!

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• I have fallen in love with a lens...

• August 30, 2012
• By: JadeMomma

...I am thrilled to have a added this lens to my repertoire as it has improved my ability to capture special moments due to its speen and accuracy. Having upgraded from a Sigma 18 to 250 zoom it took a while to get use to the "limited" range lol But its constant apature more than makes up for it. Many of my images are captured in low light situations and I am impressed with the capabilities of this lens. I also love the performance outdoors, with great bokeh and colour. Sure the red ring is enticing, but for the price you sure cannot beat the quality and 10 year warranty on this gem of a lens.

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