Matthew Saville
Dec-05-2006, 12:50 AM
After some heavy hits to my wallet, some arduous testing and deep consideration, I've got a brand new Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 EX DG Macro that I'm going to let go of. (I decided to keep a Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX Macro and 50-150 f/2.8 EX DC.)
I can't justify the size and heft compared to the 50-150, nor can I foresee the extra reach on the long end being more useful than the bit I give up on the wide end, compared to the 50-150. Finally, I realized how addicted I am to the "true macro" that the 150mm affords me, (1:1 reproduction), and the sharpness that it affords at those close distances...
However, the 70-200 is no slouch. It is allegedly sharper than the Nikon 70-200 when stopped down, while the Nikon takes a slight edge wide open. I've also shot with Nikon's 80-200 and 70-200, both are amazing lenses. I think the Sigma 70-200 stacks up 95% of the way, for 50% of the cost!
I'll be asking $850 shipped, with un-filled USA papers ready to go. Current retail at Adorama is $890 w/o shipping.
I can post pictures etc. upon request.
Take care,
-Matt-
I can't justify the size and heft compared to the 50-150, nor can I foresee the extra reach on the long end being more useful than the bit I give up on the wide end, compared to the 50-150. Finally, I realized how addicted I am to the "true macro" that the 150mm affords me, (1:1 reproduction), and the sharpness that it affords at those close distances...
However, the 70-200 is no slouch. It is allegedly sharper than the Nikon 70-200 when stopped down, while the Nikon takes a slight edge wide open. I've also shot with Nikon's 80-200 and 70-200, both are amazing lenses. I think the Sigma 70-200 stacks up 95% of the way, for 50% of the cost!
I'll be asking $850 shipped, with un-filled USA papers ready to go. Current retail at Adorama is $890 w/o shipping.
I can post pictures etc. upon request.
Take care,
-Matt-