Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 II APO EX DG Macro HSM

b08rsab08rsa Registered Users Posts: 216 Major grins
edited February 26, 2009 in Accessories
Here are some photo's that I took with this new lense. Although the HSM does not work in Auto Modewith my OLY E510, BH Photo was more than pleasant to ship me a replacement. New one will be here Friday. Hopefully the HSM will work. Outside of that, it is pretty heavy, but I plan shooting on a monopod.

See what you all think of the picture's.

Ron A.

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Sony A7ii, Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens, Sony FE85mm f/1.8 Lens, Sony FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens, Godox 860iiS Flash.

Comments

  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,131 moderator
    edited February 25, 2009
    While it's a little difficult to judge from the smaller image size it does appear that optically the lens is working nicely. Too bad about the HSM but B&H are tops when it comes to customer support. thumb.gif
    ziggy53
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  • ilbcnuilbcnu Registered Users Posts: 311 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    I just ordered this lense from Adorama - I had been on the fence for awhile but decided to give it a try. Not sure about the weight without IS but will see....
    Amanda
    It is never to late to become what you might have been.
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  • Cygnus StudiosCygnus Studios Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    I own this lens, and have been thrilled to death with it. The weight takes some getting used to, but the optics are sharp.
    Steve

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  • b08rsab08rsa Registered Users Posts: 216 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    ziggy53 wrote:
    While it's a little difficult to judge from the smaller image size it does appear that optically the lens is working nicely. Too bad about the HSM but B&H are tops when it comes to customer support. thumb.gif

    Let's try these...

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    2.
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    Sony A7ii, Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens, Sony FE85mm f/1.8 Lens, Sony FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens, Godox 860iiS Flash.
  • bandgeekndbbandgeekndb Registered Users Posts: 284 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    Alright, forgive my possible newbieness but...

    Why is the keyslot, and surrounding area sharp as a tack, yet the "Sportster 1200 Roadster" part OOF?

    I've been having problems with my lens similar to this and I want to know if this because I'm not well versed enough in DOF or a limitation of the lens. I believe my problems were shooting at the long end of the lens with the f/2.8. So, iffy lens, or bad user? headscratch.gif

    If it is my fault, a concise resource or 2 on DOF, etc. I understand the mechanics of it all, but I've always been a bit fuzzy on the calculations for DOF and doing it on the fly.

    Thanks, and congrats on the new lens to the OP!

    ~Nick
    Nikon D7000, D90

    Sigma 18-50 f/2.8, 70-200 f/2.8
    Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 50mm f/1.8
  • RobinivichRobinivich Registered Users Posts: 438 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    bandgeekndb wrote:
    If it is my fault, a concise resource or 2 on DOF, etc. I understand the mechanics of it all, but I've always been a bit fuzzy on the calculations for DOF and doing it on the fly.
    This is indeed a DOF effect. Bottom line, if you see one area of an image that's tack sharp, and another that's blurry, this is DOF. There are some exceptions, but that's the rule to remember.

    As for DOF, try this: http://dofmaster.com/dofjs.html

    Just plug in camera, E-510, subject distance (can't know for sure but I'd guess 15-20ft), aperture (probably f2.8), focal length (guessing 200mm for the second), then hit calculate.

    It should tell you you've got a little under 2 inches of DOF in that circumstance (again, looks about right to me)
    http://taylorinlight.com
  • Rocketman766Rocketman766 Registered Users Posts: 332 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    b08rsa wrote:
    Let's try these...

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    480732968_ixLyo-X3.jpg

    What was your focal length on this shot? I looked at the reflections and could not see you anywhere in them.... maybe its my amateur (sp?) eye, but I couldn't find you in the pic (reflection). I have considered purchasing this same lens, nice to see some samples from it.
  • b08rsab08rsa Registered Users Posts: 216 Major grins
    edited February 26, 2009
    Rocketmann...

    The first picture was taken from 20 to 25 ft away. The second shot was about 8 ft away. I put the bike at an angle and took the shot from an angle as well. Thats why you probably do not see me. It was taken at f2.8 with a shutter speed (Guessing) around 1600. Can't remember to be honest with you. I posted these pic's, because there was not a whole lot to go off of when I researched this lense. That's why I posted the pic's, to give others who are on the fense about buying this lense a better judgement. By all means, I am not a "Pro" when it comes to photography.
    Sony A7ii, Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens, Sony FE85mm f/1.8 Lens, Sony FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens, Godox 860iiS Flash.
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