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The Paperboy
14-09-2010, 03:53 AM
14-09-2010 02:37 AM

Just posted! Our lens review featuring the first image-stabilized fast telezoom to appear from an independent lens maker: the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 EX DG OS HSM. With an all-new optical design and Sigma's silent ultrasonic-type HSM focusing, it offers an interesting alternative to Canon and Nikon's latest designs at an attractive price, while providing Sony and Pentax users with the option of using in-lens stabilization.This is all pretty compelling on paper, so how well does it work in practice?

Read more... (http://www.dpreview.com/news/1009/10091315sigma70200review.asp)

Feel free to discuss this topic below.

jackinavox
14-09-2010, 02:23 PM
at about 1k less than the Canon alternative, definitely worth a look. i tried this lens out a couple of weeks ago and it was pretty damn close IQ.

smurff
14-09-2010, 07:42 PM
what was the auto focus like on it compared to the Canon?

-smurff