Sigma 70-200 F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM

[FR Javier]

Does anybody know how much the version II of this lens is selling for in HK? Cause in JT it goes for around Php 37,500.

*like the Sigma 24-70 sells for Php 22,500 here but I heard you could get it for around Php 17,000 in HK. I just don't know if it's accurate.

I haven't really owned a fast lens, well except for the 50mm f/1.8, that's why when I tried this the other day, I fell in love with it. Now I'm having dreams of shooting with this heavy sucker. hehehehe! Damn fast AF also with my D80.

[randy_bautista]

Originally Posted by FR Javier

Does anybody know how much the version II of this lens is selling for in HK? Cause in JT it goes for around Php 37,500.

*like the Sigma 24-70 sells for Php 22,500 here but I heard you could get it for around Php 17,000 in HK. I just don't know if it's accurate.

I haven't really owned a fast lens, well except for the 50mm f/1.8, that's why when I tried this the other day, I fell in love with it. Now I'm having dreams of shooting with this heavy sucker. hehehehe! Damn fast AF also with my D80.

You can check HK prices here. Fairly regular updates so it's a good reference...

http://www.ygdragon.net/index.php?pa...ameraprice.htm

[ArthurLegardo]

DPReview conclusions:

http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/..._n15/page6.asp

[FR Javier]

So maybe it's better to get Mk I than Mk II - and save around 2k?

Can anybody comment on this?

[ryanhayudini]

FR Javier - I'm actually looking into the difference bet. the two but couldn't find any. It seems that the weakness of mkII is the same as mkI.

sample from my mkI

[GerardCinco]

Hi Guys!

The 50-150 2.8f and the 70-200 2.8f of sigma almost has the same price. Im planning to get a fast telephoto soon.

Why would i get the 70-200 ignoring the fact that it has more reach?

[Jong Casia]

Originally Posted by GerardCinco

Hi Guys!

The 50-150 2.8f and the 70-200 2.8f of sigma almost has the same price. Im planning to get a fast telephoto soon.

Why would i get the 70-200 ignoring the fact that it has more reach?

Hello Gerard,

Here is a thread discussing the 50-150

http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=1071&highlight=50-150

and another from another forum 50-150 vs 70-200

http://photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00PIvI



cheers

[GerardCinco]

Wow! thanks for that! was actually looking for a 50-150 Vs 70-200 comparison!

Thanks!

[Jong Casia]

Originally Posted by GerardCinco

Wow! thanks for that! was actually looking for a 50-150 Vs 70-200 comparison!

Thanks!

welcome Gerard, if you don't mind the weight, I'd go for the long one if i where you.

[Ronald Suello]

i'll settle for 70-200 DG also as it's full-frame (D3/D700) compatible... 50-150 is DX (DC) only....