My Photography

2001/1/1 - Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG/HSM Experience

I bought this lens 30.3.2007. I didn't own any zoom lenses before that (only Canon 17-85). It was a very tough decision what zoom lens to by. The main choices were:
Canon EF 70-200 F4 L USM
Canon EF 75-300 IS F4-5.6 III
Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG/HSM

I read all kinds of reviews of those lenses. Overall I think that all are good ones. It was still winter time and dark evenings. So I finally made the decision to go for the big aperature, and I bought the Sigma 70-200. I have not regret my choice since. It is a very good lens. Actually the picture quality is so good that this is my prime lens currently. I use it for nature, potrait and even landscape shots.

Things that I like:

Very sharp (at least compared to my other lenses).
Usable zooming range for different photos.
Feel durable and acts reliable.

Things that I do not like:

It is heavy (1.3 kg) and big. In long walks this starts to be annoying.
200mm is usually not enough for shooting animals. Ofcourse this is not this lens fault.