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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II Canon EF Review

Main Features

  • 70-200mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 1390g.
  • Diameter: 87mm
  • Length: 184mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1m
  • Max Magnification:0.28x
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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II Overview
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 70 - 200mm. With a max aperture of f2.8, this lens is fast on wide end and equally fast at 200mm with a max aperture of f2.8.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Heavy
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Price $989.00
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max_Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 70-200mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 2.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 18
Optical Groups 15
Special Elements 2 ELD elements 2 SLD elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1m
Max Magnification 0.28X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1390g
Diameter 87mm
Length 184mm
Materials metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD 70-200mm F2.8 1470gr AF $1,490.00
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
is the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
is the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
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