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

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

Main Features

  • 70-200mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sigma SA 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 a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Sigma SA mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsGood
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingPoor
LandscapeAverage
MacroAverage

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Reasons to Buy Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Heavy

Lens Mount

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is compatible with cameras that have Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sigma SA lenses are Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill.

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is also available in Canon EF , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has a maximum diameter of 87mm and total length of 184mm. It weighs 1390g / 49.0 oz.

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has a filter thread of 77mm.

Focal Range

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio.

Tripod Collar

With a total length of 184mm and a weight of 1390g, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM , Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S in Sigma SA mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.28x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.28x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 70mm all the way to the 200mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
70mm F2.8 F22
200mm F2.8 F22

Optical Formula

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II's optical formula consists of 18 elements in 15 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 ELD elements
  • 2 SLD elements

Lens Hood

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Sigma SA
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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