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Sigma v Nikon

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

which is best?

As a long term Nikon user I expect the Nikon to win - even though this is the original push/pull version of the 80-200mm f2.8 AF ED against a brand new Sigma. You see this old 80-200 2.8 AF ED is part of my family - it’s helped make a large chunk of my income for years and never once let me down. Now I’m looking at changing to Canon - but I’m not certain yet. So I bought a Sigma rather than a Canon. I’ve owned lots of Sigma lenses over the years but peace of mind usually comes with a Nikon or Canon label. So should I quit now and just go hug my Nikons or is the brand new Sigma an improvement on one of the best lenses I own?

Sigma                                                       Nikon
Sigma 70_200 2_8 DG__MG_5263 ctr mk2 Nikon 80_200 _DSC5599 80 2_8 ctr

70 f 2.8                                    Centre                               80mm f 2.8
Nikon 80_200 _DSC5600 80 2_8 corner
Sigma 70 200 EX DG 2_8 _MG_5264 70 2_8 corner02

70 f 2.8                                  Corner                               80mm f 2.8
Sigma 70 200 EX DG 2_8 _MG_5274 70 5_602
Nikon 80_200 _DSC5610 80 5_6 ctr

70 f 2.8                                  Corner                               80mm f 2.8
Sigma 70 200 EX DG 2_8 _MG_5274 70 5_6 mk2 Nikon 80_200 _DSC5611 80 5_6 corner

70 f 5.6                                  Centre                               80mm f 5.6
Sigma 70 200 EX DG 2_8 _MG_5275 70 5_6 corner03 Nikon 80_200 _DSC5611 80 5_6 corner02

70 f 5.6                                  Corner                               80mm f 5.6

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