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Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG HSM

Tested with Canon EOS 5D

Vignetting

Full frame there is still noticeable darkening in the corners - although less than at f2.8.
Canon 5D Sigma 70-200 2_8 _MG_3678 70 5_6 full frame

70mm f5.6
Canon 5D Sigma 70-200 2_8 _MG_3676 135 5_6 full frame

135mm f5.6
Canon 5D Sigma 70-200 2_8 _MG_3674 200 5_6 full frame

200mm f5.6

100% crops from standard test

Canon 5D Sigma 70-200 2_8 _MG_3678 70 5_6 centre Canon 5D Sigma 70-200 2_8 _MG_3679 70 5_6 corner

Centre                  70mm f 5.6                corner
Canon 5D Sigma 70-200 2_8 _MG_3676 13 5_6 centre
Canon 5D Sigma 70-200 2_8 _MG_3677 135 5_6 corner

Centre                  135mm f 5.6                corner
Canon 5D Sigma 70-200 2_8 _MG_3675 200 5_6 corner
Canon 5D Sigma 70-200 2_8 _MG_3674 200 5_6 centre

Centre                  200mm f 5.6                corner

Conclusion

The Sigma 70-200 f2.8 APO EX DG HSM is a good match for the Canon EOS 5D. The corners remain very sharp even at full aperture, and by f 5.6 overall image quality is superb. The only downside is the same sort of darkening in the corners that I’ve found with all lenses on the 5D.

Highly Recommended

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