NEW Sigma 70-200mm f/ 2.8 DG DN Takes on EVERYBODY -- and Kicks A^*!

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[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

No affectation. No for-show on camera nonsense. Just simple clear thoughts. Nicely done Hugh, and accompanying elephants. 😊

[@3BMEP]

Thanks, man! Nice to see you here again! 😊🖖🏻

[@RCGJR_]

Just recently bought a sony a7iv and this was my first lens, love it! The dude at the camera store even said “good job on saving $1,700 (CDN) you will not be disappointed”

[@3BMEP]

Enjoy!

[@Xetenor]

Really great review. Love the format! I myself have the 70-200 GM II and I must say it probably is the best zoom lens I've ever used as well. The weight difference is such an important aspect and it's one of the reasons it's so expensive while delivering literally everything one could ever ask for. I must add that the lens cap design on the sigma is a real annoyance to me. Not only does it cover the zoom ring partly but also blocks it even more if you reverse mount it which i sometimes do, and that you can't click it closed. Feels cheap but hey that's one of the ways they cut cost. If I didn't have a 70-200 I would def consider the sigma more than anything for the money if you do not are about fps and use of TC.

[@AK-ContentCreatIon]

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[@graphicsbygreg6572]

We are all looking forward to your A9iii Review!!!!

[@sigmaphoto]

Incredible review! Appreciate the comparisons here!

[@3BMEP]

Bravo to you, Sigma!

[@bala1000mina]

Thank you so much for the informative and helpful review! God bless and good luck!

[@3BMEP]

And to you!

[@bala1000mina]

@@3BMEP Thank you so much!

[@user-od7ln7dk3u]

Any chance of a test against the Panasonic S Pro 70-200/2.8 ?

[@3BMEP]

No time soon, I’m afraid.

[@altrujillo3566]

Compelling lens, but I've had my eye on the Sony f/4 so I was pleased to hear your take on it. BTW, the reflection you captured with the Sigma off of the jet window at 2:06 was a 'Whoa!!' moment for me! Its good to have so many choices!

[@forester_overland_nz]

Photos are breathtaking!

[@3BMEP]

😊🙏🏻🖖🏻

[@justinwong7461]

Waiting to hear what your thoughts are on the ZF!

[@jon-nolanacousticsingerson9920]

Great video sir! I got my L-Mount 70-200 Sigma F 2.8 I will be using it with my Leica SL2. I am very happy.

[@3BMEP]

Enjoy!

[@phillipallaway7306]

Thanks Hugh. Might trade down from my 90-280 for this and release some funds for the SL3 or S1ii. BTW, the Sigma 100-400 in L mount which I got recently is obviously slower than these but similar to the M43 version and also hand holdable on the SL2.

[@3BMEP]

I hear you on the trade down! Didn’t like the 100-400 nearly as much, though, and I’d say the DG Leica 100-400 is a superior optic - I think it’s great!

[@usahotnews2874]

hello! If comparing image quality lumix 70-200 2.8 or new sigma? what is your choice? I'm thinking about the new year present to my self 🎉😂

[@3BMEP]

The Sigma is simply unbeatable at the price.

[@TheOneMonk]

As Sony is artificially crippling third party lenses - fps limitations, no focus breathing compensation - I wanted to know how the L mount version of the Sigma 70-200 performs. And of course I got everything I needed to know on this channel. And more: Seems the upgrade path for my a1 is the G9II 😅 As always, thanks for the review Hugh!

[@3BMEP]

Glad to be of service. 😊🖖🏻

[@timjanssen4204]

I really want to get this lens, however, I’ve seen multiple store pages already and most of them say that this one is used for full frame camera’s. Is it usable with APS-C camera’s as well? (Specifically the Sony a6400)

[@3BMEP]

Usable, yes.

[@TrevorMcGrathPhotography]

Great review and I got mine before Christmas. only one issue with the lens...Why in the hell did Sigma place the zoom ring at the end of the lens?

[@3BMEP]

I know, I know…

[@warpspeed9877]

Yeah! A 60+ Mpixel SRmkII AND the new Sigma full frame foveon camera (when it arrives) would be a compelling duo.

[@khalifaalmehairbi4987]

U r amazing

[@lab_inside]

Why, I always see this lens tested to capture the scene in very bright light, but I never saw this lens tested in low light conditions like outdoors at night ...

[@robertwhitemoto]

The hood encroaches on the zoom ring, appears... beautiful shots !!

[@3BMEP]

A bit, yes; and I would have preferred a press-to-release button for it, too.

I ve gone with the Sony 70-200 f/4 g2

[@3BMEP]

Great lens. Enjoy!

[@prism8289]

When do you get a ZF?

[@3BMEP]

Finally got it last week.

[@KingLeo-nf3bj]

How would you compare the image quality to the LUMIX 70-200 f2.8?

[@aiseurnae5976]

The Panasonic has nicer bokeh. Also my Panasonic sample is extermely sharp wide open at 200mm, really not sure the Sigma is as sharp from the reviews I've seen. But there are stil a lot of copy variation with these zooms ...

[@matthewtomich9766]

Why am I shooting with a Canon lol

[@sydneychuka4304]

lol ... same here ...

[@guyprolly]

Indeed, really wish this lens and other Sigma lenses were on RF... as well as Z.

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

No one knows at this point. 😊

[@karikaru]

I sold my canon and went Lumix. Not looking back :)

[@jonbuscall8901]

@@karikaruhow is the autofocus by comparison? I’m considering moving from Canon R6 to LUMIX

[@EthanAQueen]

Sony seems to be the Dr. Doofenshmirtz of camera manufacturers. Let's make 3rd party brand lenses look not as good so our lenses look better in comparison. Stupid artificial limitations make me not want to buy a Sony camera.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

RF? 😂

[@Princeton_James]

😂😂😂

[@Mr09260]

But it doesnt have the Z Mount advantage

[@warpspeed9877]

LOL...😢