Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

$799
70-200 mm
autofocus 2.9x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sigma SD1.

horizontal angle of view
19.1 - 6.7°
107-306.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

	Fixed aperture
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs other Sigma SA sports lenses

	Very light
	1.4 kg

	Quite short
	184 mm

	Inexpensive
	$799.00

	Great wide angle lens
	70 mm

Cons

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs other Sigma SA sports lenses

	Poor macro
	1:3.5 (0.3x)

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	70 mm
	Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	2.9x
	Magnification	1:3.5 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Sigma SA
	Length	184 mm	below average
	Diameter	86 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	1.4 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	16.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	5.9°	above average
	Wide vertical	11.3°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4°	above average
	Wide diagonal	20.2°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	7.1°	above average

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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs other Sigma SA sports lenses

Cons

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs other Sigma SA sports lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM lens?

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