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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM : Specifications and Opinions

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2010 to 2019 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization. The list price, when it was announced (2010) was 870 €;

81 users have given it an average vote of 9.5 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.

Sigma SA: this lens is compatible with reflex and mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Sigma SA-mount.

Specifications
Focal lenght	70-200 mm
Angle of view	34.4 - 12.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	22 elements in 17 groups
Min. focus distance	1.40 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.13x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, interal
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	77 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	1430 g
Dimensions	86 x 197 mm
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Forostenopeico

sent on August 16, 2025

Pros: More than decent optics

Cons: It's not Nikon, compatibility problems with my Nikon D800.

Opinion: Two days ago, I went to RCE Lainate to buy a Nikon AF 80-200 f2.8 ED D, the bighiera, a lens that I have already owned and that I think is fantastic, and a Nikon D700, the latter just for the sake of owning it. But given the condition of the lens, breaking the AF block, I decided to invest my little money available by buying the Sigma. After all the ritual CTRLs in the store, like a child who has just received his new toy, even if bought used, I run home to mount the lens I just bought on my Nikon D800 and... Nothing... the lens didn't work, the AF didn't work as well as the stabilizer... But how did it work in the store!! I mount the lens on my D90 and everything works perfectly. Heard RCE, they immediately made themselves available to replace the lens with an equal lens tested on Nikon D800 as they were aware of some problems of unfightability with some Sigma lots. However, looking for info on the net, I read that other users had encountered the same problem with Sigma optics due to the latest Firmware 1.11. released by Nikon which was installed on my D800. I perform as suggested by this forum, a Downgrade 1.10 of the firmware and everything works correctly. Now let's come to us, although I believe that rightly the dedicated lenses are in fact, a completely different thing, "not always", I consider this lens absolutely fantastic and pleasant, even to T.A. In short, what more can you expect, a dedicated Nikon, Naaaa... I am no longer a proffesionist who amortizes costs. Of course, however, that running into these inconveniences is not pleasant, I thank RCE of Lainate for their availability and patience, also because I read, that Sigma house, for a possible update of the purchased optic, would have charged and not a little. I would recommend it, wow it's sure that I experienced moments of real panic after this purchase, but once I downgraded the lens immediately made up for it with the shots it gave me back.

Borzip

sent on May 07, 2022

Pros: Excellent yield

Cons: I am not convinced by the stabilizer

Opinion: I took it in November, used it because it was new to rib a bit. I took about a thousand shots and some photographs are spectacular! The painful notes: while I was doing a service for a baptism he started to make a strange noise and I realized that it was the stabilizer. I basically took pictures without the stabilizer working. For thefts to I had left the two-year warranty and now is in service. I thank Rce foto for the friendliness and professionalism. I will have to wait about twenty days.

Mattbo

sent on March 05, 2022

Pros: image quality, e.g. sharpness. Bokeh, AF, stabilizer, build quality.

Cons: nothing, despite the weight the lens is manageable

Opinion: we use lens for Nikon APSC (D-7200 and D-5500) for landscapes and portraits. We are very happy with the quality of the image and the speed of the lens. This also applies to maximum openness. We believe that the weight balance between body and optics is very good (better than the combination with Nikkor 55-300), especially in combination with the D-7200. We have never observed problems with the autofocus or stabilizer.

Andrea Ledda

sent on September 19, 2021

Pros: Bright, fairly fast and accurate AF

Cons: weight

Opinion: given that it was mounted on Canon 6D, I had two theatrical experiences with dancers who moved a lot during the musicals, and I must say that, weight aside (always shooting freehand) I was definitely satisfied! Mounted on Canon 30D instead, it did not give me the same satisfactions (but I think it also depends on the different and obvious quality of the camera body). Bought used in an online store at a very good price, overall I am really satisfied!

Astrofilo66

sent on August 19, 2020

Pros: Nothing

Cons: At F2.8 unusable for astronomical photography and photography in general, everything improves to F 5.6

Opinion: I have the lens in question for about a year, I tried it on Canon 1300D finding it bad as a construction, at F 2.8 unusable with deformations to the edges and a crazy vignette. I spoke to Mamiya Trading, who told me it's built like this and they can't replace me. Here's the answer: Good morning Mr. Ribaudo Sigma after seeing the images wrote that if there is a bright object in the center of the frame and being the optics is old-fashioned, both things can cause the situation you encountered. Finally Sigma Japan has recognized the manufacturing defect and next week I should receive it replaced, hopefully well.

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