amehta wrote:
True, but the OP wanted something "that would be smaller and easier to hand-hold than the big lenses."
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8: 3.4 x 7.8", 2.95 lb ($950)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8: 3.4 x 7.8", 3.15 lb ($1250)
Assuming the specs from the B&H web site are correct, the only real savings is in cost.
I have the older version.... Forgot it had been updated. Mine is much smaller/lighter.