Can Sigma 50-150 AF speed match Nikon 80-200 AF-S?

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Hi,

I currently have a Nikon 80-200 F2.8 AF-S.

Thinking about buying a Sigma 50-150 F2.8 as I use mostly the 100-140 range.

Does anyone use this lens for doing sport work, mainly running and cycling?

I normally do events with 200 - 500 runners and generally pick a spot and then robotically take each runner coming by. Occasionally when they are bunched, I have to do a bit of zooming, so this is where the AF needs to be on top form to cope with taking 3 or 4 different subjects in a matter of seconds.

The 80-200 breezes it. But the appeal of the 50-150 is I could use it more for leisure (holidays etc) as its much smaller/lighter rather than dragging the tank like 80-200 around - its overkill for those scenarios.

I may end up having both....but I'd like to hear from 50-150 users first (and before I commit to selling my 80-200).

Cheers,
Andy
 
I have a Sigma 50-150mm and its faster than my Sigma 70-200mm and that is fast. But i have not used a old Nikon 80-200mm so could not say what one is faster.
 
Zilog said:
I have a Sigma 50-150mm and its faster than my Sigma 70-200mm and that is fast. But i have not used a old Nikon 80-200mm so could not say what one is faster.
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That's interesting that its quicker than than the 70-200mm. I'd already ruled the 70-200 out as pretty close to what I've got (heavy!). I'd just keep my 80-200.

I'd also be using it on a pro body so the extra power would help with driving the AF motor.
 
DCCD said:
I'd also be using it on a pro body so the extra power would help with driving the AF motor.
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Assuming you are talking about the 80-200.. The 50-150 will not be driven any faster.

HSM and AF-S lenses don't work that way.

You only gain a benefit from high torque screw driven bodies.
 
puddleduck said:
Assuming you are talking about the 80-200.. The 50-150 will not be driven any faster.

HSM and AF-S lenses don't work that way.

You only gain a benefit from high torque screw driven bodies.
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Hi Puddleduck,

Your saying the 50-150 wont be any faster, but will it be any slower, which is my main concern? I'm currently very happy with the performance of the 80-200 and I'd need the same level of performance for the 50-150.

Thanks,
Andy
 
You said you take photos of cycling. If you travel a lot to do this up to Manchester or the North East you are welcome to have a try with my lenses. PS did you sell your D2Hs?
 
Zilog said:
You said you take photos of cycling. If you travel a lot to do this up to Manchester or the North East you are welcome to have a try with my lenses. PS did you sell your D2Hs?
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Dont get up your way that often, nearly all events round beds, bucks, northants, but kind offer, thanks! Yes, the D2Hs is sold.
 
DizMatt said:
I have the 50-150 on my canon kit
and it's fairly quick and lovely to use.
it's hardly a light piece of glass though!
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Yes, but at 770g its nearly half the weight of 1345g 70-200 :)
 
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