Nikon D70 with the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX HSM

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

03/21/2005 01:53:56 PM · #1

I have searched a ton of threads and I am not getting the answers I want.

Does anyone have this lens that can comment (especially D70 owners) or provide sample images at f2.8 full zoom?

Thanks in advance.

nsbca7

03/21/2005 01:56:47 PM · #2

I used one on my N90 and it was a very sharp lens. I could find no drawbacks other then the wrinkle paint finnish.

alanfreed

Nikon D6

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/21/2005 04:18:38 PM · #3

I have this lens... here is one from my portfolio...

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/21/2005 04:26:27 PM · #4

Originally posted by alansfreed:

I have this lens... here is one from my portfolio...

Thanks Alan, This puts a huge smile on my face as I love your Steelers shots...Were some (or all) of the game shots taken with this lense?

Message edited by author 2005-03-21 16:27:13.

alanfreed

Nikon D6

03/21/2005 05:34:16 PM · #5

Originally posted by rmtm333:

Thanks Alan, This puts a huge smile on my face as I love your Steelers shots...Were some (or all) of the game shots taken with this lense?

Thanks for the kind words! :) My most recent shots of the Steelers games were indeed with this lens. My earlier ones were with a cheaper (and slower) 300mm one. I got the new lens around October, so I shot the rest of the season with it.

I've been quite happy with the Sigma... having a 2.8 lens makes all the difference in the world for the sports stuff, and I really like the depth of field I can get from it. My next purchase will have to be a teleconverter, though, since 200mm doesn't really cut it too well for the football games.

What do you plan to use it for?

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/21/2005 06:27:53 PM · #6

Sports and nature shots.

We had a Toronto GTG at the zoo this past weekend and although I was happy with my shots, I now the 2.8 would have helped a great deal.

Sports is a definate plan this summer. I plan on spending some time at Toronto Argo games (although I hate the CFL), Woodbine race track, and some sporting events here in town for neighbours and friends who have asked me to take some pictures of their kids.

alanfreed

Nikon D6

03/21/2005 09:07:39 PM · #7

I'm sure you'll enjoy the lens, although you might find it a little too short for the sports stuff. Have fun!

shoyles

03/21/2005 09:22:22 PM · #8

I shot these this weekend with the Sigma 70-200 and a 1.4X teleconverter.

Great combination for sports. A little soft wide open. I don't use it at F/2.8 (F/4.0 with teleconverter)unless I have to due to lighting conditions. At F/3.5 and up I find it very very sharp. Not to say that F/2.8 is unusable but you do sacrifice some sharpness compared to smaller apature settings.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

03/21/2005 09:36:06 PM · #9

Thanks Alan.

Thanks to you to Steve for posting those shots. The results are exactly what I am looking for...Is it safe to say that you are also pleased with the results?

casualguy

Canon EOS-20D

03/21/2005 10:07:44 PM · #10

You may also wish to refer to this thread which discussed the lens in question.

Message edited by author 2005-03-21 22:08:35.

shoyles