The extremely sparse design of the 70-180mm f/2.8 with no useful buttons, switches, or extra command dials is very off-putting. At least the build quality is good, but even then, I’d definitely trust Nikon’s 70-200mm f/2.8 S more in a monsoon. Clearly, image quality isn’t the only reason why Nikon’s f/2.8 S-line zooms cost significantly The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 manages 1:5.2 at its 200mm focal length and 39.4-inch minimum focus distance, so it matches up more closely with the Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F2.8 and its 1:5 macro focus.
I am pondering getting my dream portrait lens (Nikkor 135mm f/2 DC), but the Sigma 135 f/1.8 has delayed my plans. In the meantime, the 80-200 f/2.8 is still a very capable portrait lens. For the price to performance ratio, it is hard to beat the lens. Very few sub $500 lens can perform to its standard IMHO.

The Sigma 70-200mm ƒ/2.8 OS provides exceptionally sharp results, even with a very wide aperture setting, between 70-135mm; at 200mm, it's not as sharp. When mounted on the sub-frame 7D, the lens

Sigma has announced the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS lens for full-frame Sony E-mount and Leica, Sigma and Panasonic L-mount cameras that it's been promising for some weeks now. Recent Videos. Its latest 70-200mm design features an internal focus design and sits in the company's "Sports" series of lenses. It uses dual "High-response" linear actuators
This lens is unapologetically a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 professional lens. It carries a high price tag. If build quality alone set the price, it certainly would be worth it. The control rings are smooth to turn with just the right amount of resistance. Nikon Z 6II + Z 70-200 f/2.8S lens ISO 320, 1/200, +1.67 EV dialed in, f/2.8. 200mm.
The Nikon Z 70-180mm f2.8 is a small and light telephoto zoom with a constant f2.8 aperture and corrected for full-frame sensors. It produces pretty good image quality including a soft Bokeh and very usable close-up performance in a package that is around 40% cheaper, 25% shorter, and 45% lighter than Nikon’s Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S.
2. The lens is very sharp. maybe not like Nikon 70-200 F2.8 but sill crazy sharp. 3. Build quality and Image stabilizer are decent. 4. and the reach is better than 70-200: ~280mm which is very close to 300mm. And the price is the same like Nikon 70-200 F2.8 in my place ($3500)
Sigma’s current 70-200mm f/2.8 has been on the market since 2010, and with Nikon (2016), Canon (2018), and Tamron (2017) having recently released updated versions of their lenses, Sigma’s
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As this image quality comparison shows, the 70-200 OS's predecessor, the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM II Macro Lens, performs better at f/2.8 and f/4 except at 200mm where the OS version holds a slight advantage. Expect a modest amount of CA (Chromatic Aberration) in full frame corners at 70mm f/2.8.
Autofocus speed and build quality is substantially better on the Nikon. Canon EF 70-200mm ƒ/2.8L IS USM ~$1,600. The Tamron is just slightly sharper than the Canon at ƒ/2.8, but stopping down to I didn't find this too troubling, but some posters/users couldn't get over it. AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR - this is the latest and greatest. The barrel is the shortest, it's a bit lighter the the VRII, and a lot sharper, everywhere. Currently the best 70-200 money can buy, and the most expensive. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens mounted to a Nikon D810 body In terms of features, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR has quite a lot to offer. It has an internal focus (IF) mechanism and a Silent Wave Motor, allowing you to use manual focus even when you are in auto-focus mode (denoted with the usual M/A sign on
Coming to you from Christopher Frost, this great video review takes a look at the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lens. Despite costing $1,250, the 70-180mm f/2.8 still comes with a nice range of
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL VR Image Samples NIKON D810 + 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 160mm, ISO 1000, 1/320, f/4.0 NIKON D810 + 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 190mm, ISO 400, 1/500, f/10.0 NIKON D810 + 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 70mm, ISO 140, 1/500, f/9.0 NIKON D810 + 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 92mm, ISO 640, 1/500, f/16.0 NIKON D810 + 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 95mm, ISO 160, 1/500, f/8.0 NIKON
Here is a visual 70-200mm f/2.8 lens comparison: Positioned above from left to right are the following lenses: Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E AF-S FL VR Lens. The same lenses are shown below with their hoods in place. The Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S produces pretty sharp results in the inner image circle at 70mm focal length even wide open. But to get the outer areas sharp the lens needs to be stopped down to at least f11. Following is a sequence of close-up shots at 200mm focal length and 1:4.6 magnification with the crops from 0mm, 8mm, and 18mm off the Sigma’s last 70-200mm F2.8 Sport lens for DSLR mounts was far and away the heaviest lens in the class (1800 grams), but Sigma has been more diligent in reducing the weight here. The 70-200mm DN Sport weighs in at 1345g (47.4oz), which is 455g less. Unfortunately that still makes it the heavyweight on Sony E mount, as the Sony 70-200 GM II is
Sharpness. On our Canon EOS-20D sub-frame test bed, the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 was a little soft wide open, but quickly improved as we stopped down. At f/4, it's extremely sharp from 70-135mm
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