SIGMA 70-200 2.8 II Review

[@froknowsphoto]

@4look4rd its a full frame lens but no matter what lens you put on your d200 you still multiple it by 1.5 on all cropped sensor cameras on nikons end.

[@froknowsphoto]

@sgav8r Im not upset just wanted to answer the question about being in Sigmas pocket. I have never picked up one of those lenses to use in my own personal bag. I own all Nikon glass for my FX Cameras. This is what I recommend, I recommend the nikon or canon glass if you can afford it or your a pro shooting on FX cameras. If you are just starting out and on a cropped sensor I fully recommend the third party lenses that are 2.8s or better for the savings. They have also gotten much better.

[@trevor0195]

Jared, I just want to let you know that I have never fully watched a half our video on youtube until today. Usually stop watching after about 5 minutes. But your reviews truely are an exception. Thankyou soo much for a wonderful review!

[@froknowsphoto]

@andy5656 for the split seconds i do it its not a big deal. The issue is if your hanging it from your neck and using the lower end cameras you could possibly have an issue.

[@froknowsphoto]

@eq5uinox I have no heard any issues, i do not see why it would have an issue.

[@froknowsphoto]

@TheWhoppuh i was told the same thing when i started and wanted to shoot sports. And I bought the nikon 8-200 2.8. I think this lens is perfect for starting out with sports and you do not need OS.

[@froknowsphoto]

@IndigoChannel1 you cant, its made in 5 different mounts one for each camera.

[@froknowsphoto]

@moviemyles100 yes it will. But on the 5d id consider the canon lens.

[@Wagsization]

I love your long reviews Jared. It's like a mini documentary and it's great to see you cutting out the irrelevant testing and charts that feature in so many reviews by others on the net. When you have time, I'd really like to see you do an in depth review of Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 on a DX body.

[@froknowsphoto]

@sgav8r thanks for your comment. First off I have answered this many times via e mail and in other places people have asked. I have never used the tamron because tamron has never sent me one. Also I would appreciate you not reading into things and creating assumptions like I am avoiding the question. It seems like your trying to say that because sigma sends me lenses to test out I cant say a bad word. They dont pay me or advertise on my site. They make plenty of lenses I would never use.

[@froknowsphoto]

@ArnanCarmelo yes it will.

[@froknowsphoto]

@Thunderhorse01 the x should be good up to about 800 or 1000.

[@froknowsphoto]

@AlTyler138 I select my focus points myself or lock in and recompose depending on what I am doing. I think this blows the first generation way out of the water.

[@froknowsphoto]

@Alfredochocano16 compared to a kit lens yes

[@froknowsphoto]

@DrumeX its the same as on all the other cameras.

[@markko1337]

I have been searching for a good review of Sigma 70-200 f2.8 Ty Jared big fan of ur vidoes. Greetings from Estonia :D

[@dethmerc]

just got me my 70-200mm f/2.8 today. It is pure awesomeness. Happy New Years!

[@froknowsphoto]

@eliott767 the sigma at this point, i mention that during the review as well.

[@froknowsphoto]

@max7164 yes i would take it over the nikon 80-200 at this point.

[@froknowsphoto]

@redtippmann i owned it 10 years ago and it was slow focusing than.

[@froknowsphoto]

@chackk12 i like to say if ur going to spend the money on the IS u should prob stick with the nikon or canon version.

[@Crisp_Images]

Bought this lens a few days ago for very cheap. For the money this lens is still worth getting in 2019.

[@froknowsphoto]

@eaton1012 surprisingly not bad.

[@froknowsphoto]

@wronkatonk i just got a review unit so we shall see.

[@froknowsphoto]

@kaiyeechiu OS or VR will def help but for the money id stick with the regular one or pick up a used VR1 nikon.

[@froknowsphoto]

@bikinghockeyskier u said for shooting indoor and i will take a 2.8 any day of the week.

[@froknowsphoto]

@chuckj123 my thoughts have been if your going to spend that much for the OS i would look at trying to find a used nikon or canon version 1 instead.

[@ksbhatia87]

yes, it just crops. the focal length will be the equivalent of about 105-300 on an FX sensor. AF-S and everything will still work fine though.

[@matey182]

Hi Jared, thanks for considering us users with a cropped sensor. It would be easy to stick with the "Top Shelf" gear that your most accustomed to. I have a Canon 70-200 F4L for my 50D which I will stick to, but I have to admit that the 2.8 aperture is tempting. Keep bringing the great reviews.

[@froknowsphoto]

@punnu5997 I dont look at charts or anything, i use the lens and see if it worked in the real world and the sigma did.

[@rzr82]

Very nice review. Been looking at this lens for a while. This review may be what makes me take the plunge and spend the cash on it. Great job Jared!

[@bishop044]

I use this lens on a Canon EOS 5D mk ii. I'm quite happy with it, as I enjoy the range and the f2.8 aperture, with its solid build and very good IQ. Of course the Canon L-Series will take you one significant step higher in terms of quality, but this Sigma is already very good. The HSM motor feels a little bit slow compared to a Canon USM. I've set AF microsetting to +2 on a scale that goes from -20 to +20, which means front-focus is minimal.

[@froknowsphoto]

@bdettvideos if u going to spend the money on the os u should prob go with the nikon vr1 used if u can find it.

[@Alexandra-Rex]

At 2:18 or so, I believe that was focus, look at the hair at the back of her head, it's in focus, and is sharp. Also, look at the old Tamron. It's very good. Yes, you use the cameras internal focus engine, but the image results are very good. Sharp, smooth, good colors :)

[@DDDROE]

Hi Jared and all people ..i have canon 550D and in comparison to L versions from canon, this sigma is only litle bit behind ..definitely better than kit lenses and ultra zooms like 18-200 and crap. I am very happy with it ..i took some journalistic pictures and newspapers bougt them ..i was shooting birds on fly and the focus worked perfect smooth..definitelly happy that it was my first telephoto lens and it is still doing its job very well!!

[@benjaminvdvyt]

@Warkeraf It can. Aside from him mentioning the 3100 several times, this lens has it's own motor, so motorless bodies like the 3100 can use this.

[@froknowsphoto]

@zidanefang no i did not

[@DrumeX]

Thanks Jared I will send you a detailed message about the problems I'm getting you might be able to help me with that.

[@jerrytoddphotography]

Ed is the man! Long story short, he is how I got into my first show as a photographer! He def helped me out big time!

[@ASVP5]

I've watched this video 3 times. I had a 80-200 f2.8 AF-D, but sold it because i just picked up a used 70-200. The 80-200 was nice, build quality and optically, however, focusing was noisy and it would hunt heavily at times. For indoors, which i do a lot of, i wouldnt suggest, but outdoors it is amazing. The sigma looks nice, since it has HSM, and its quality is amazing. Stop looking at charts, and shoot. Sharpness isnt the only thing that matters sometimes.

[@bmxcanada]

@JaredPolin Hi Jared, Excellent work. I did want to mention that your going to have to revisit your stance on APS sized sensors. With the 24mp sensors coming from Sony (and to be in Nikon bodies soon) in the A77 and Nex7 the lenses that can provide enough resolving power do better than FF. I get less vignetting and higher edge to edge sharpness overall, and I'm in no hurry to pick up a full frame body out of my bag anymore!

[@DrumeX]

Hey Jared, How come you don't talk about Nikon D5000. I want to know how the sigma lenses hold up with Nikon D5000 epically for low light situation and sports photography.

[@padlockd]

@nwarken I wouldn't say cured, but definitely improved. You could probably get solid color images up to 3200 ISO and maybe even 6400 on the D7000.

[@froknowsphoto]

@xmateuL2 70-200 for portraits all the way.

[@WeisCarl2000]

I just bought this lens for my Canon 50D and it is great! I found the same thing, with my AF and fast movement (my dog running toward me from 100ft) it had trouble keeping up but It is bad ass everywhere else. I love it, this and my Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 are my two main lenses now.

[@JoshuaBeeLoved]

@NO0Bstatus The cheaper one doesn't have stabilization, and it's a little bit soft when autofocusing in to 200mm. That shouldn't be a problem. Just zoom in, autofocus, and manually focus a bit more. The expensive one is a better lens, however it's not a completely noticeable difference. Good lens!

[@froknowsphoto]

@xGIBROx nikon prob

[@InvincibleJ]

I want this lens so much! It's next on the list, just wish I could afford it right now.

[@beloved_lover]

Really diggin this lens, I've been looking for it for a while and going to buy it when I have spare-money for photographing equipment

[@jesseking4201]

how do you make your hair stay this cool for the past so many years...?

[@FinlandApollo]

Hey Jared. Have you tried Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 OS HSM lens? I'm considering to buy 70-200mm lens to Nikon, but I can't decide should I buy the version II or the OS version. Which one would you recommend? I shoot sports, portraits, concerts and etc etc. and also video with my D300s. By the way, keep it up FRO!!

[@froknowsphoto]

@osiris1431 no problem if u can please pick it up for my amazon link or give allen's a call.

[@joezuu]

I would really like this lens, but you can get an 80-200 D for ~$500 used, so I think I'm going to go with that.

[@dBsdecibels]

I gotta be honest, I think you convinced me. Very informative and covers most of the bases that I would be considering in my inner tumult. Right now it's not a lens that I particularly need while I'm on work travel in DC (few more months), but when I get back to Southern Cali and the national parks that it affords me, it will be the first lens I get. D7000, BTW, until I improve and the D3 gets an upgrade. At $800...heck, maybe I'll get it even before I go back.

[@tpsu129]

8 1/2 years later, where in Philly can I find that lense?

[@DerLokko1]

Shalom dear Jarred, will you please review the Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM any time soon? I'd love to know your opinion on that particular lens. Praise to you for spreading your knowledge wealth, all the best to you and family

[@brianminkc]

at 9:25 you shot one at 300mm with a 200mm lens?

[@SentinentCoffee]

Crop factor on a dx is 1.5 so at 200 mm, it's actually 300 mm .

[@brianminkc]

+origin oh... your right.... my bad.

[@linneax]

I just bought this one and took some test pictures! I'm a bit shaky since i've never had such a heavy lens but I hope I will get some great pictures. I don't know about the macro though, I find it like it's not reaaaally macro. Just a lot of close up, macro for me is VERY close and you could really see the details in all the objects.

[@badboy250984]

@NicholasGervin I use to own a D5000 and i bought the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 lens for it and it works great and it can take some very nice photo without a problem, i then ugrade to D7000 using the same lens and the result is even better.

[@eapradius]

This is the best review ever. Because you I am going to buy this lens. What do you think about the Nikon 18-105mm VR kit lens that comes with the d90 and the d7000?

[@froknowsphoto]

@AtomicPhotography not at all

[@kauxkaux]

Hi Jared... Thanks for reviewing this cheaper alternatives. As much as I love nikon equipment its price is prohibiting for me now. I trust your word on gear, because you dont speak that non sense ultra detailed things we are used to on the net. Keep them coming please! :)

[@mzr9mm]

great review .. I was actually thinking of buying the nikon 70-200 version 1 VR second hand, i was also thinking about the sigma as well ... but i can get the nikon at 200$ more than the sigma and it really is a bargain for me. Awsome review. hope to see more lens reviews in the future!

[@ThePhotofun]

Thanks for the review,I just got the OS version for my D7000 and I have to say it handled great at a gymnastics meet I went to. Wanted the Nikkor but the extra bucks held me back. Do you think I should have held out and got the Nikkor? Would I have seen the differance,I am happy with the OS version just hope I wont regret not going with the Nikkor. I just do this as a hobby,and the OS was not cheap. But just could not get myself to go for the extra money. Thanks again for the review.

[@bwinn10]

@benjaminvdvyt your right i posted the comment before i finished the vid because he did mention alot of the pic quality was from the cam's limit not the lens but im gonna go with the canon 70-200 mm 2.8 so it doesent matter i guess. thanks for correcting me you are 100% right

[@martybop]

Jared, thanks. Been looking at loads of reviews. This one has me sold. I'm in Europe and it's price changes between countries. Think I'll scoot off to Germany and buy it. Cheers! :-)

[@GacusanAMVs]

i think the VR helped the 70-200 for sharper images.. which makes you wonder how the sigma OS competes with the nikon VR

[@NO0Bstatus]

ive been looking at 70-200 f/2.8 lenses. the sigma's deffinatly look the best but i know there are 2 different versions. one for $799.99, and another for like $1,400. money's kind of tight so i was woundering if there is a huge difference in each lense, cause i would rather go with the less-expensive lense

[@rh7root]

I got this lens for my D3200 and it work just amazing ! bokeh is good, portraits are outstandingly sharp.!

[@oMkRnRTz]

on canon or nikon you should use the os version. for sony you can simply buy the non-os. i tried it and the built in stabilizer does its job very well.

[@eliott767]

Hi Jared I was thinking to buy the Sigma 70-200mm until I saw the Nikon 80-200mm which lense you think is better. Thanks for your videos. I like the yellow shirt.

[@BlockAzo]

I really liked that review! Jared gave us the sampels, and told a lot about this lens, and its realy handy information, cuz he talks about he's impession of lens, and what I really like about his review- after watching it, I realy want to buy Sigma 70-200 lens and I have no hazitations about it because it seems good for me with my low budget (its been only a year for me started taking photography with DLSR) P.S. sorry for my bad English!

[@Aswinishere]

@ArnanCarmelo if u buy the version for Canon, yes

[@sgav8r]

@Jared In all your years as a pro photographer you never picked up a Tamron 70-200 f2.8 and looked at it? Aren't you even curious? There are exactly three manufacturers putting out a 70-200 f2.8 AF with a Nikon mount (arguably the most important lens a pro can have). They are Nikon, Sigma and Tamron. Everyone knows Nikon is hands down the best. That leaves only two choices for the budget minded. I was simply curious to know your thoughts. Btw I didn't mean to upset you. I Just wasn't sure wh

[@philtech30]

@TheShanahg Just ordered mine, had to check out my finance from buying the Canon ef 85mm f/1.8 XD. But all hyped about the Sigma, and wanna thank again Jared for the kick butt fro review! Let the Fro Be with you!

[@chuckj123]

Whats your take on the new OS version of this lens? I didn't see a review listed in your videos and I'm interested in your take. Just found you and am enjoying your work!

[@poepmug]

This is the 3rd thing on my I-am-saving-money-for-this list. First the d3100, the 35mm 1.8 en then this lens.

[@Cybercreeps]

Hi Jared... I heard about the new updated Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM that is sharper and with OS.. I wonder you can make an update review on that if you have that lenses. Thanks.

[@123IOWNALL321]

@denmyos You should work on holding technique. A lot of people like to press the viewfinder up against their eye to try to steady it some more, or hold the lens barrel differently. Sometimes it's a good idea to find something to lean on, too. It's improvisational, really.

[@juuonse]

Ok, here's a question. What's the difference between these two sigma lenses: SIGMA 120-300/2.8 EX APO DG OS HSM (EOS) (priced at 1499 EUR in sale, normal price 2720 EUR) SIGMA 120-300/2.8 S DG OS HSM (NAF) (Priced at 2999 EUR) I really do not understand what can make up the price difference.

[@mbnyus]

Hi Jared, With all respect to you and your work but I am looking at the photos in your Flickr gallery and I don't see any sharp picture from this lens. Checking the shutter speed you used shows between 1/200 to 1/400 at ISO 5000 - 8000. I know the high ISO is going to give a softer picture but I don't see quality pictures from this lens. The firs time I saw this review I was very exited about the idea to buy it but now that I'm checking the "Original" files the results are not professional.

[@IndigoChannel1]

Hello, JaredPolin, How can i use the SIGMA 70-200mm f/2.8 USM II Macro in a Canon EOS 5d Mark II or Nikon D3S? These Cameras have diferent mount, How can i use this lens in both, in Sony, and Pentax? What do i need? Please, i don´t understand how i can use this Lens in 5 diferent mounts?. Thanks.

[@MrBeatselector]

iv been wanting this lens sometime think iam going to get it before the VAT here in the UK hits the roof in the new year...

[@jackgilliver8603]

Hi :) are you going to do a review of the sigma 70-200mm f2.8 ex dg os hsm model? I hear its really good and i would love to hear what you think about it :)

[@marsmitsu]

that's the review i've been looking for: very comprehensive and informative! thanks a lot, Jared! will get this lens for my canon 7d

[@joshlavallee6277]

I am having a hell of a time trying to find a Non OS version of this lens. I don't know if I'm just looking in the wrong spots, or if it even exists anywhere anymore. Only thing I can find is the OS version, and it's $1300CDN.

[@bgosai123]

@JaredPolin Hey there, thanks for the review this was awesome. I am seriously considering buying this for a Christmas present for myself ;o) however, I just want to check whether this will fit/operate fine on my Nikon D40? Basically I have the following: - Nikkor Kit lens 18-55 - Nikkor 50mm 1.8 Prime I would like to take shorts from further away of portrait subjects, and also take a some cool long(ish) distance shots with a new lens. Would this lens be the best next purchase? Thanks!

[@ferrariaddy]

Dear jared , why is that all Sigma lens have macro mentioned on them ? Earlier is saw another video review of a Sigma 17-70mm macro sigma lens ? what exactly are macro lens ? is this Sigma lens that u r testing now similar to the Nikkor 70-22mm lens which is not a macro lens ?/ Could u kindly clear these doubts for me ?

[@barbarshadow]

Hi Jared, my question would be; can this lens replace Nikon 85mm f/1.4 ? I`m on a budget and I`d love to have a lens that I can use in sports and concerts too. Does this give same performance that I will get from nikon 85mm for portraits? Thanks

[@175myles]

@JaredPolin, Cheapest second hand one I could find is $1,900 =( Brand new sigma OS is only $1,290.

[@alfadhli007]

Great video, I've just got my D3000+ Sigma 70-200 2.8 II The lense looks great but I'm disopionted with the D3000 ISO performance :( I think I will sell it as soon as I can buy the D7000 Keep the long videos, thumps up

[@gerryramosftw]

thank you!! been thinking about this lens for a while now! now i can see what it's like

[@theoldtoby]

Thank You! This is one of the better reviews out there (even if I don't care for smurf smell), since you use a challenging real world application. However, it would have been easier on the eyes, if you'd have used a larger font size for the shooting information.

[@TheWhoppuh]

Jared, im pretty new to photography and im really interested in sports photography. This lens seams like it would be great but i was also told that it would not be good for me because im just starting out and the cheaper 800$ version doesnt have the OS. what do you have to say?

[@HuntsmanExotics]

Thanks for reviewing this lens. I have the T2i and am looking for a telephoto for it. I am really leaning towards this lens. I am unclear about alout of blogs that say this lens front focuses or is just shy of "tack-on" focus. Are they talking about the first version or this version II? Is the IS version unnecessary, I have reasonably steady hands?

[@mikekelley124]

I'm just starting out in Photography, looking to really expand my hobby into a way to make a few bucks and also get access to some nice events and capture amazing images in the process. I started out with a Nikon D3300, upgraded to a 5500 with the 18-50mm kit lens. First lens purchased was a Nikon 50mm 1.8, second lens was a Rokinon 8mm Fisheye that I love to get versatile with and now I'm thinking about picking up this Sigma 70-200 2.8. Would you say I'm going in the right direction equipment wise for portrait, sports and concert photography?

[@texmex9721]

For portraits or sports or events, an f2.8 lens like this is a better choice than an f4 or 5.6 even if those zoom to 300., especially on a crop dslr where 200 is already pretty long. Better performance in low light, and better out of focus backgrounds.

[@ChrisJuliano]

I love the sigma 70-200 f2.8, I am a HUGE fan.

[@selca14]

@AtomicPhotography you can see all of his recommended photography gear on his website.

[@max7164]

HI Jared, Ok, I know you touched upon the subject in the video, and others have left comments, but why exactly do you think the Sigma is a better buy than the nikon 80-700 afd? Obviously with it's HSM and the nikon being an af-d, the focussing speed will be much better with the sigma. Also the sigma has image stabilisation. But what about image quality? From what I've read, it seems that the 80-700 is sharper... Thanks

[@learnenglishwitharsalan9741]

The picture you show are sooc? I think they are retouched and that couldn't show the real result I think