Rating Sigma 70-200mm HSM II Macro & Sigma 70-200mm HSM OS

[Cowseye]

I'm less likely to get the OS version. Due to the price diff. If i strike 4D then maybe I consider

 

[ccm123]

I'm less likely to get the OS version. Due to the price diff. If i strike 4D then maybe I consider

hi, i'm interested as well, would you be kind to pm me the prices which you've researched so far on the OS version. ty

 

[johndoe161]

Hey all,

I intend to get the non-OS HSM II this week. From artworkfoto @ $1200. Hope that helps. Cheers!

 

[nic67]

Hey all,

I intend to get the non-OS HSM II this week. From artworkfoto @ $1200. Hope that helps. Cheers!

Bro,

When you had gotten your lens, do give some feedback, as I am also eyeing this lens.

Thanks a million.

 

[Cowseye]

Hey all,

I intend to get the non-OS HSM II this week. From artworkfoto @ $1200. Hope that helps. Cheers!

Not sure which mount are you getting, but they hadn't the Nikon Mount for quite a while. If you are buying the nikon version. Do let us know.

 

[johndoe161]

Not sure which mount are you getting, but they hadn't the Nikon Mount for quite a while. If you are buying the nikon version. Do let us know.

I am getting the Nikon mount, the people at Artworkfoto I contacted said the new shipment came last Tuesday. I may get it either tommorow (3/6) or Sat. Will update you guys here, no worries .

 

[redmonsoon]

Name of Award ：TIPA Awards 2011 Best Expert Lens
Product ：SIGMA APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

erm, how much more is the above?
Win award somemore not worth considering?
Almost feel lile its e reason why Nikon is pissed and sueing Sigma..lol

 

[Cowseye]

I'm more incline to get the OS version... but... money just never enough....

 

[tweakmax]

Guys pls post reviews of the hsm os version if u all buy it. I thinking of buying it or the more expensive 70-200 is ver ii

 

[LUNATIK76]

Guys pls post reviews of the hsm os version if u all buy it. I thinking of buying it or the more expensive 70-200 is ver ii

Hie, just got my Sigma OS version..
Sharp copy from SLRR @ Funan, then hit straight to Formula Drift jus now... Was happy with its performance.

Built quality: 9.8/10
AF speed: 9/10 (VRll slightly faster)
IQ: 10/10
Price: 10/10 ( much much more cheaper compared to VRll)

 

[johndoe161]

Hie, just got my Sigma OS version..
Sharp copy from SLRR @ Funan, then hit straight to Formula Drift jus now... Was happy with its performance.

Built quality: 9.8/10
AF speed: 9/10 (VRll slightly faster)
IQ: 10/10
Price: 10/10 ( much much more cheaper compared to VRll)

Hey bro, how much did it cost you? From your signature, you are using Canon? I was at SLRR last Sat. and they quote me price for the Nikon mount as $1900. Went to artworkfoto for the non-OS HSM II but they have no stock until now . So will be getting the OS version this week.

 

[LUNATIK76]

Hey bro, how much did it cost you? From your signature, you are using Canon? I was at SLRR last Sat. and they quote me price for the Nikon mount as $1900. Went to artworkfoto for the non-OS HSM II but they have no stock until now . So will be getting the OS version this week.

Yup, include GST is $1901 with 30mth warranty by Sigma. It's a fair price to me, cse Artworkfoto offering $1680 with 12mth warranty covered by their shop. This beast has 22elements, so of difference of $231, to me it's worth paying.

I'm convinced by this thread:
http://forum.photozone.de/index.php?/topic/937-sigma-70-200-os-hsm-review/

And purchase it with no regrets.

 

[LUNATIK76]

Here's another review for those who still can't decide:

http://www.nikondigital.org/content...-review-compared-nikon-70-200mm-f28-af-s-lens

 

[johndoe161]

Yup, include GST is $1901 with 30mth warranty by Sigma. It's a fair price to me, cse Artworkfoto offering $1680 with 12mth warranty covered by their shop. This beast has 22elements, so of difference of $231, to me it's worth paying.

I'm convinced by this thread:
http://forum.photozone.de/index.php?/topic/937-sigma-70-200-os-hsm-review/

And purchase it with no regrets.

Hey, thanks for the reply.

I can only stretch my budget up to $1500 so I cannot get the lens from SLRR though the 30 month warranty is a good thing. I have already place an order with DDElectronics and they are selling it for $1468, and most likely with shop warranty. I have bought gear from them and so far no problems (knock wood ) and their service is also not that bad. I should be getting it this Wednesday as I urgently need to use it by Friday for a company event. Does not leave much time for me to 'field-test' it but if the reviews are true, I should not be having much problems.

 

[tweakmax]

Hie, just got my Sigma OS version..
Sharp copy from SLRR @ Funan, then hit straight to Formula Drift jus now... Was happy with its performance.

Built quality: 9.8/10
AF speed: 9/10 (VRll slightly faster)
IQ: 10/10
Price: 10/10 ( much much more cheaper compared to VRll)

How much is it?

 

[tweakmax]

Ooo my bad saw it 1901

 

[johndoe161]

Hello all,
Finally got my Sigma OS after waiting for some time. Got it last friday afternoon and went straight into action for my company event. I managed to get a 'proper field test' of the lens earlier this evening. Below were some of the shots taken at the outdoor stage at the esplanade on the Nikon D7000.

150mm, ISO1600, F2.8, 1/80s

160mm, ISO1250, F2.8, 1/125s

150mm, ISO1250, F2.8, 1/125s

70mm, ISO1250, F2.8, 1/125s

 

[fmeeran]

I can only stretch my budget up to $1500 so I cannot get the lens from SLRR though the 30 month warranty is a good thing. I have already place an order with DDElectronics and they are selling it for $1468, and most likely with shop warranty.

They also sell a 3yr US based extended warranty for $50. You have to get it within 1 month of buying the lens if you want it.

 

[johndoe161]

They also sell a 3yr US based extended warranty for $50. You have to get it within 1 month of buying the lens if you want it.

Hey, thanks for the info. I will get back to then ASAP.

 

[tuwinkk]

are u sure u need an OS for sigma 50 150? i still use 50 150 without OS and it works well for me.


*just my info*..