Review of SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

In short

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED is a classic telephoto lens with variable focal length and manual focusing. There were versions with different bayonet mounts for different systems, this review shows the version for Canon film cameras with FD/FDn bayonet. The lens uses the design PUSH-PULL - one ring for changing the focal length and focusing. For its age - not bad.

It attracts with its constant relative aperture throughout the entire range of focal lengths, low cost and internal zoom.

There were several sub-versions of this lens, which differed in the spelling of the name (f=70~210mm + indication of the filter diameter 52 mm). The lens is also known and released under the name QUANTARAY 1:4.5 f=70~210mm MULTI-COATED.

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

Main technical characteristics of SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED:

Name of instances from review Name on the lens itself: SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED Lens Made in JAPAN
On the case: For Canon + serial number 7432012
Basic properties
  • FD – Canon FD mount (in this case it is nFD, FDn, NEW FD)
  • MF (MAnnual Pass Focus) - manual focus only
  • Aperture ring, automatic iris control with cameras that support this function
  • Design PUSH-PULL – single ring zoom/focus design
  • MACRO - macro mode
  • K-II (Kappa II?) – the second generation of lenses
Front Filter Diameter 52 mm, metal thread for filters
Body materials Most of the lens body is made of metal
Focal length 70-210 mm EGF for cameras Canon RF-S, Canon EF-M is 112-336 mm
Diagonal viewing angles from 34° to 12° for a frame 36 X 24
Zoom ratio 3 x
Designed by for Canon film cameras with FD/nFD mount
Number of aperture blades 6 petals
Tags
  • markings on the focus/zoom ring with focusing distance in meters (m, white) and feet (ft, green)
  • infrared label
  • Ring with aperture values
  • values ​​for focal lengths 70, 100, 135 and 210 mm
  • MACRO inscription, orange + marks with magnification
  • bayonet mount release button (for Canon FD lenses it is located on the lens itself)
  • LOCK <-> UNLOCK for the direction of rotation of the diaphragm ring
Diaphragm over the entire range of focal lengths from F/4.5 to F/22. The lens has an aperture control ring.
MDF (minimum focusing distance)
  • 1 meter by 210 mm, with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.5
The weight 530 grams
Optical design 12 elements in 9 groups. No drawing found.
Lens hood Must screw into the front filter thread
Period With 1983
Manufacturer country MADE IN JAPAN (Lens made in Japan)
Price They don't sell new. Used ones are $50-80.

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED can be easily and simply mounted on any modern digital mirrorless camera Canon RF, or RF-S, or Ef-m. But for SLR cameras with a bayonet mount Canon EF or Ef-s installation is difficult.

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

Assembly, control, focus

Lens body made very high quality. The bayonet mount release button is located near the aperture control ring, closer to the bayonet mount.

The filter diameter is only 52mm, which is a small diameter considering that the lens can use a focal length of 210mm and a relative aperture of 1:4.5.

One ring is responsible for focusing and changing the focal length. To change the focal length, pull or push the piston ring, to focus, rotate the ring. SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED uses 'reversible design PUSH-PULL'- the maximum value of the focal length is available when the piston ring is closest to the camera mount.

The focal length changes smoothly, without any jerks or dips.

The focusing ring of the SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED rotates approximately 360 degrees (full rotation). The minimum focusing distance is 1 meter (at 210 mm), while the maximum magnification ratio is 1:3.5.

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

Sample photos (APS-C, Kf=1.5x)

Sample photos on Sony NEX-6 (16MP Sony Exmor APS-C HD CMOS sensor), specially for this review, prepared Natalia (Instagram). A simple adapter was used. FD/FDn/FL -> NEX/ILCE/FE/E.

The original JPEG images can be viewed/downloaded from this link (60 files).

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

How to use FL/FD/FDn mount lenses

To use a Canon FL, Canon FD, or Canon FDn mount lens on modern mirrorless cameras, you should use the appropriate adapter:

The adapters are suitable for FL, FD and FDn mount lenses, these mounts are backwards compatible. But using lenses with a Canon FL / Canon FD / Canon FDn mount on SLR cameras is difficult due to the long working distance. In such cases, a corrective lens adapter must be used, which will degrade the image quality.

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Material prepared Arkady Shapoval.

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Comments: 4, on the topic: Review of SIGMA ZOOM K-II 1:4.5 f=70-210mm MULTI-COATED

  • Sashko

    Seemingly, the lens gives poor image brightness.

  • Sergei

    It gives a normal image... No need for dirt!

    • Sashko

      dimka from the bright fields, the center so-so, the midframe and kuti are simply thirsty.

  • Tserg

    Arkady, where is the sending of multi-size files?

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