which sigma 70-200 for GH2 at DVinfo.net

Chris Duczynski · November 16th, 2011, 04:26 AM

Final lens question
I've looked up the compatibility chart and it tells me the Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II DG MACRO HSM.
However, on B&H I have choice of this lens for Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Sony or Sigma with quite a big price range.
Which do I go for ?

Michael Pekic · November 17th, 2011, 07:07 AM

if the GH2 would be my only camera for this lens, i'd compare the prices for the lens and micro four thirds adapters for the different connections (Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Sony...) and choose the best price...

Gordon Hoffman · November 17th, 2011, 08:47 AM

I believe the one on the compatibility chart has a 4/3 mount.

Gordon

Jeff Harper · November 17th, 2011, 09:59 AM

Chris, the lens you want is the Olympus mount, that is what the chart you refer to doesn't make clear.

Your lens may be difficult to find and discontinued. I have the Sigma 18-50 F/2.8 Olympus mount, and it is absolutely impossible to find anywhere, I was very lucky to have found mine. I have since not seen another anywhere, except I did see one in Australia, and it was damaged..

Your lens may be equally difficult to find. Start looking on Ebay, craigslist, and amazon., good luck.

Chris Duczynski · November 17th, 2011, 01:53 PM

Thanks Jeff,
Yes, from the compatability chart it says that a 70-200 with a mount is compatible, yet B&H told me that none of the ones they have can be used. However they don't have an Olympus mount on the 4 or 5 they have for sale, so I'll keep an eye for it on ebay, etc. With F2.8 it really makes it a great long lens to have. I think in the meantime I'll settle on the Panny 100-300.
Cheers

November 16th, 2011, 04:26 AM	#1
Chris Duczynski Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 304	which sigma 70-200 for GH2 Final lens question I've looked up the compatibility chart and it tells me the Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 II DG MACRO HSM. However, on B&H I have choice of this lens for Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Sony or Sigma with quite a big price range. Which do I go for ?

November 17th, 2011, 07:07 AM	#2
Michael Pekic New Boot Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Everywhere Posts: 12	Re: which sigma 70-200 for GH2 if the GH2 would be my only camera for this lens, i'd compare the prices for the lens and micro four thirds adapters for the different connections (Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Sony...) and choose the best price...

November 17th, 2011, 08:47 AM	#3
Gordon Hoffman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta Canada Posts: 619	Re: which sigma 70-200 for GH2 I believe the one on the compatibility chart has a 4/3 mount. Gordon

November 17th, 2011, 09:59 AM	#4
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: which sigma 70-200 for GH2 Chris, the lens you want is the Olympus mount, that is what the chart you refer to doesn't make clear. Your lens may be difficult to find and discontinued. I have the Sigma 18-50 F/2.8 Olympus mount, and it is absolutely impossible to find anywhere, I was very lucky to have found mine. I have since not seen another anywhere, except I did see one in Australia, and it was damaged.. Your lens may be equally difficult to find. Start looking on Ebay, craigslist, and amazon., good luck. __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

November 17th, 2011, 01:53 PM	#5
Chris Duczynski Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 304	Re: which sigma 70-200 for GH2 Thanks Jeff, Yes, from the compatability chart it says that a 70-200 with a mount is compatible, yet B&H told me that none of the ones they have can be used. However they don't have an Olympus mount on the 4 or 5 they have for sale, so I'll keep an eye for it on ebay, etc. With F2.8 it really makes it a great long lens to have. I think in the meantime I'll settle on the Panny 100-300. Cheers