Hi Pete,
On Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:49:42 +1100 Pete McIntosh wrote:
>
>Is there anyone on the list with experience using this lens?
Hmm, some room for interpretation here, do you mean this one:
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM
If so, no I have no experience with that one :-)
However, I do have a slightly older version, which did not have HSM,
and is not optimized for digital.
It was one of my favorite lenses on film (MZ-S), together with the matching EX
converters.
>If so, what say you?
IQ was quite good, and so was build quality.
I tend to use it less now, prefer the DA 50-135 for the shorter end,
and the Bigma (with OS and HSM) for the long end.
That said, I think the DG version of the lens should be at least as good as
mine was,
I think the only disadvantage is that it will not take the EX tele converters
(AFAIK).
>I'm on the prowl for something in this range, and from what I've seen so far
>this comes across as reasonable value.
>But real-life feedback would be most appreciated.
Well, my experience is probably too dated, but positive :-)
Regards, JvW
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