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Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX DG HSM  v  Nikon 80-200 f2.8 AF ED

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Sigma                          Nikon

200 f 2.8                 Centre               200mm f 2.8

200 f 2.8                 Corner               200mm f 2.8

200 f 5.6                 Centre                200 f5.6 

200 f 5.6                 Corner                 200 f5.6

Conclusion

It’s really close - I’d say the Nikon wins at full aperture, but the Sigma’s better stopped down. There’s really nothing in it so I’ll let you make up your own mind which is better overall.

Too close to call

Notes

The Sigma lens was tested on a Canon 20D 8mp body, the Nikon on a 6mp D70. The Nikon is the original push / pull version of the 80-200 2.8 AF ED so , yes, I realise against a brand new Sigma, on a camera with 2 million more pixels, that’s a bit unfair. Maybe on other bodies the result might be different, but I don’t think so. The fact is both are cracking lenses - both are winners.

Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX DG user reviews at photographyreview.com

Nikon AF 80-200 f2.8 user reviews at photographyreview.com

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