thoughts on the announcment of this Sigma lens... at DVinfo.net

Dave Timperley · February 20th, 2010, 05:39 PM

Sigma launches stabilized 70-200mm F2.8 telezoom: Digital Photography Review

Daniel Browning · February 20th, 2010, 06:50 PM

Looks promising. The many negative reviews of their previous 70-200 lenses were enough to keep me away from them, so I will be interested to see if they do better at pleasing the reviewers this time. I think it's great that they are including a hood adapter for APS-C lenses like the 7D.

Personally, I'm more interested in their new 85mm F1.4 EX DG. If it matches the performance of their 50mm f/1.4 and doesn't cost too much, I'll be very interested.

Marty Hudzik · February 20th, 2010, 10:32 PM

Any ideas on pricing? Canon press releases usually include that don't they?

Randy Panado · February 21st, 2010, 01:50 AM

I've shot with the 70-200 II from sigma quite a bit and LOVE the way it resolves. If this has the same "look", it should be a winner. Price it below the canon 70-200 2.8 IS by about $400-$600 and it'll fly off the shelves.

February 20th, 2010, 05:39 PM	#1
Dave Timperley New Boot Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 17	thoughts on the announcment of this Sigma lens... Sigma launches stabilized 70-200mm F2.8 telezoom: Digital Photography Review

February 20th, 2010, 06:50 PM	#2
Daniel Browning Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 949	Looks promising. The many negative reviews of their previous 70-200 lenses were enough to keep me away from them, so I will be interested to see if they do better at pleasing the reviewers this time. I think it's great that they are including a hood adapter for APS-C lenses like the 7D. Personally, I'm more interested in their new 85mm F1.4 EX DG. If it matches the performance of their 50mm f/1.4 and doesn't cost too much, I'll be very interested.

February 20th, 2010, 10:32 PM	#3
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	Any ideas on pricing? Canon press releases usually include that don't they?

February 21st, 2010, 01:50 AM	#4
Randy Panado Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 643	I've shot with the 70-200 II from sigma quite a bit and LOVE the way it resolves. If this has the same "look", it should be a winner. Price it below the canon 70-200 2.8 IS by about $400-$600 and it'll fly off the shelves.