Sigma Announces the 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens

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Sigma, well known for creating lenses that perform as well or even better than first-party lenses at highly competitive prices, has announced the new 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports. Here's everything you can expect from the lens. 

70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Like most Sigma lenses, the new 70-200mm f/2.8 Sports (for Sony E and Leica L mounts) costs less than most first-party options, with an introductory price of $1,499.

Black telephoto lens with focus ring and control switches, shown in profile against white background.
Black telephoto lens with focus ring and tripod collar, shown in profile against white background.
Black telephoto lens with focus ring and tripod collar mount, shown in profile against white background.
Black telephoto lens with focus ring and mounted foot, shown in profile against white background.
Black telephoto lens with tripod collar mount, shown in profile against white background.
Black telephoto lens with focus ring and distance scale markings against white background.
Black telephoto zoom lens with focus ring and tripod collar mount.
Black telephoto lens with control rings and focus mechanism shown in profile view.
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Black telephoto lens with focus ring and tripod collar mounted on white background.
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Black telephoto lens with extending barrel and tripod collar mount, shown in profile.
Black telephoto lens with tripod collar and focusing ring against white background.
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Sony mirrorless camera with telephoto lens mounted on tripod in snowy forest setting.

Meant to offer high levels of image quality and performance for demanding professionals, the new lens features a complex and advanced design, including:

  • Lens Construction: 20 elements in 15 groups (6 FLD, 2 SLD, 3 aspherical elements)
  • Angle of View: 34.3° - 12.3°
  • Number of Diaphragm Blades: 11 (rounded diaphragm)
  • Minimum Aperture: f/22
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 65 cm (Wide), 100 cm (Tele) / 25.6 in (Wide), 39.4 in (Tele)
  • Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:5.2 (at 200mm)
  • Filter Size: 77mm
  • Dimensions: 90.6 x 205 mm / 3.6 x 8.1 in
  • Weight: 1,345 g / 47.4 oz (includes tripod foot)
  • Dust- and Splash-Resistant Construction
  • Compatible with L-Mount and Sony E-Mount
  • Optical Stabilization with OS2 Algorithm (7.5 stops at wide end, 5.5 stops at tele end)
  • High-Speed Autofocus with Dual HLA Linear Motors
  • Aperture Ring with Click/Declick Switch for Video Work
  • Focus Limiter Switch
  • Tripod Collar and Foot
  • 11-Blade Rounded Diaphragm

Sample images are shown below:

Misty karst mountains reflected in still water at dawn, with small boats and riverside vegetation.
Two traditional wooden boats with cormorant birds and lanterns reflected in still blue water.
Cormorant perched on a person's arm with fishing line attached, misty water landscape behind.
Black cormorant perched on a lantern above water with misty mountains in the background.
Performer in ornate traditional costume dancing at night festival with colorful lights in background.
Person with hands raised toward ornate temple gopuram framed by golden doorway columns.

Price and Availability

Look for the new 70-200mm f/2.8 to be available December 7 at a price of $1,499, with preorders available now.

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