Sigma 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 Compact Hyper Zoom Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

by Sigma

Product Details

• Item Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063Y9L
• Item model number: 787-101
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 1, 2002

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars incredibly dark, March 26, 2005

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M. Hyman "Artist at large" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 Compact Hyper Zoom Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I'm not sure why, but this lens is incredibly dark. I need to have major amounts of light to use it; the built in flash is not sufficient to light a nearby subject. I will very likely retire this lens in favor of one i can actually use.

So why not 1 star? I'm not sure if for some reason i'm missing something obvious... usually sigma rocks.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Compact Zoom Lens - For Outdoors, April 8, 2008

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M. Lindell "MisterPhoton" (Fairfax, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 Compact Hyper Zoom Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I received this lens with my Canon Digital Rebel Ti from a friend. Its great for traveling, as it takes you from a good wide-angle to a respectable zoom. A word of warning, though: beyond 60mm or so this lens isn't very effective indoors if you are running at ISO 100 unless you are in an extremely well-lit room or have a nice off-camera flash. The variable aperture just doesn't allow you to shoot in low-light situations.

So if you're looking for a reasonably priced all-in-one travel lens and you're going to be outdoors for the most part, consider this lens.

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific all purpose lens, January 19, 2009

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J. Tease - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 Compact Hyper Zoom Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics)

This is a great lens for beginner to intermediate. Used for many trips and vacations and was always pleased with the results - allows you to travel with only one lens, reducing luggage clutter.

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