I have the original 70-200/2.8 non-Macro, non-HSM. I'm very happy with the image quality even with the 1.4 EX converter fitted. The build quality is very good but not dust and moisture sealed, it's a heavy well made piece of kit. Thibouille is correct in stating that the converters do not work with HSM/SDM, something that Sigma need to fix IMHO. Some Teleplus, Kenko and Tamron converters do allow HSM/SDM.
Regards, John ________________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] [[email protected]] Sent: 23 May 2009 04:27 To: [email protected] Subject: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens Does anyone on the list have this lens. I am thinking of buying it, but I thought I would ask if anyone has thoughts about it. You can also get a 1.4 adapter for it which would make it a F4.0..I know Paul does not have it as I spoke to him on the phone a couple of days ago. He said as you all know he likes the new Pentax 60-250 F4.0 lens. I do like the extra stop (2.8)on the Sigma..Thanks Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
