Simpo needs a new lens

[simpo two]

Bad news on the lens front; the Pringles tube collaped under the strain.

But I'm starting to get a hankering for one of these:
www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/lenses/telezoom/70-200mm.htm
It's HSM and half the price of the equivalent Nikkor - in fact they're on eBay for as little as £370 (imported).

28-200 would be handier but they're not silent focus and have only average aperture:
www.europe-nikon.com/details.aspx?countryid=20&languageid=22&prodId=249&catId=119
www.europe-nikon.com/details.aspx?countryid=20&languageid=22&prodId=390&catId=119

Does anyone have the Sigma 70-200 f2.8? If so I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts on it.

[Andy M]

simpo two said:

Does anyone have the Sigma 70-200 f2.8? If so I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts on it.

I don't, but looked closely at purchasing one before opting for my 70-300.

Reviews are very good from what I've seen, and fellow PH member Skiddo appears to rate it quite highly.