What do you think??? Saw it online fo little less than the 50-200mm Oly plus its f2.8 through the zoom range w/ min distance of 100cm!!!

http://a.img-dpreview.com/news/0801/sigma/sigma_70-200_43.jpg

DPREVIEW has a review of that lens.

DPP also reviewed this lens.

Marlon try checking this one out.:)


http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=318&sort=7&cat=37&page=3

Hello Marlon,

Got this lens but the earlier version. Havent used it that much but first impression is its tack sharp almost all througout, a little soft at 200. HSM is fast, Nice Finish. Yes its a 2.8, some reviews say it equals or even bests the 70-200 2.8L (non IS). Built like a tank so off course it weights like one too.:Grin:

I guess the new model is a MACRO and has a DG designation (New glass coating supposedly to correct reflection off the sensors). But I think both would have similar performance optically.

Overall, I like its performance and would be keeping it. Until such time that i could afford its white cousin the 2.8 L IS anyway:)



Cheers:Grin:

hi marlon, i'm surprised you were able to find one for sale online -- i couldn't! this is the reason why the 50-200SWD still isn't in my hands hehehe. having been a 70-200 2.8L owner, i know the importance of a constant 2.8 with tele lenses. :D plus it's focal is perfect with my 12-60SWD :D my verdict on this piece of glass -- consider it! ;)

@dex - Its only preselling no stock available for 4/3 mount but I'm going to get one the day it becomes available!!! But your 50-200mm SWD is "Splach Proof" right I haven;t read about the Sigma being so??? It's not a problem for me coz I don't have an E-3!!! But at least I have time to work out, I read its almost 1kg. I just called around everyone says its 3weeks from now...

any idea how much this would cost here in the Philippines?

can yo post the link where it is for sale online?

http://www.adorama.com/Search-Results.tpl?page=searchresults&searchinfo=sigma%2070-200mm%20olympus

it's not actually on stock...

This is a New Item, Not in stock yet, expecting delivery from Manufacturer.
Please note: You can order this now and as soon as it arrives we will ship it to you.
We do not charge you for any backorded items.
We only charge your card when we actually ship.

Yup like i said on my post... "I just called around everyone says its 3weeks from now..?

Is this for real? Is this available in the phils? How much?

Its available at JT, pre-order... I'm ordering mine soon hehehe

I think its 37K if I'm not mistaken

Its available at JT, pre-order... I'm ordering mine soon hehehe

I think its 37K if I'm not mistaken

Really? At 37k, it's almost priced the same as the earlier version.

Has the Sigma 70-200mm ex dg hsm II 4/3 mount come out there yet. It was announced in the US that it comes out this week!!!

Its out!!! Available at several stores... best price so far is $775... Please post here if anyone finds a better deal!!!

Bit the bullet I have sigma 70-200mm on my E-510!!! I'll post test shots by around Monday!!!

congratulations marlon,

please post sample shots. =)