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For those of you questioning the sigma 70 - 200 2.8

Postby Michael on Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:02 pm

I was out and about just after work today anywho call comes over the radio blah blah and I was there.

I thought people who are wondering about purchasing the sigma 70 - 200 may appreciate an image such as this. (also the image had a hoya HMC UV filter on it for all you quality-ophiles)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelwilson/59299262/

It's a link to the page the photo is on you will need to click on the image to see the full resolution version, also I wasn't sure about posting this in general or reviews or whatever but I thought since it's a topic for general discussion this was an ok spot.

Enjoy.

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Postby moggy on Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:11 am

Nothing wrong with that Michael, quite sharp and the colours are good. :wink:

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Postby Michael on Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:34 am

I don't get to use this lens very much which is unfortunate but when I do use it, It's such a cost effective lens.

nothing against nikon glass, someday I hope to own the 70 - 200 vr and other bits and pieces.
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Postby BBJ on Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:32 am

I use mine all the time and is on my camera 80% of the time.
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Postby Glen on Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:36 am

Nice and sharp, Michael. I wouldn't bother changing from that lens to the 70-200 VR, sirhc55 and I compared the two and they are very close except the VR. Big difference in price for VR. I am sure Birddy will have a new dream lens to tempt us with in the next year :wink:
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Postby birddog114 on Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:39 am

Glen wrote:Nice and sharp, Michael. I wouldn't bother changing from that lens to the 70-200 VR, sirhc55 and I compared the two and they are very close except the VR. Big difference in price for VR. I am sure Birddy will have a new dream lens to tempt us with in the next year :wink:


Hehehehe! 70-300/ 2.8 VR II, is this what you're saying? :lol:
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Postby Glen on Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:40 am

Always prepared to be surprised :wink:
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Postby cordy on Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:41 am

Birddog114 wrote:
Glen wrote:Nice and sharp, Michael. I wouldn't bother changing from that lens to the 70-200 VR, sirhc55 and I compared the two and they are very close except the VR. Big difference in price for VR. I am sure Birddy will have a new dream lens to tempt us with in the next year :wink:


Hehehehe! 70-300/ 2.8 VR II, is this what you're saying? :lol:


Now *that* certainly would be very tempting :)

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