70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports Impression
70-200mm F2.8 is often called a “portrait zoom.
The flagship large-aperture
telephoto zoom lens
that meets the most stringent needs
of professional photographers
The ever-evolving 70-200mm is now available in the Sports line.
The ever-evolving 70–200mm is now available in the Sports line
The F2.8 zoom lenses are the essential equipment for many professional photographers. 70-200mm F2.8 lenses in particular are expected to perform at their best in various challenging scenes, from news to sports, landscape, and portraits. The SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports has high optical quality, a tough design and excellent handling ―all of the features required by professional photographers and high-end amateurs. The all-round, ultimate 70-200mm F2.8 is now available.
Embodying the concept of our Sports line of lenses, this lens responds directly to photographers' needs with outstanding action-capture performance.
In addition to the highest levels of optical performance and photographic expression, SIGMA’s new Sports line of lenses offers the kind of action-capture performance that precisely executes the intentions of the photographer. Uncompromising optical performance and photographic expression allow the photographer to shoot fast-moving and distant subjects, while exceptional functionality makes possible excellent shots even in the most challenging of situations. Fully customizable, it allows the photographer to create his or own specification. It is an ideal choice for photographing many different subjects; birds, wild animals, airplanes, motorsports, and even portraits. And SIGMA’s exclusive software makes the lens extremely easy to customize.
Features
Combining all of the features required
by professional photographers
To make the lens lightweight while maintaining robustness, magnesium is used to ensure high mobility. As a lens from the Sports line, the dust and splash resistant structure* together with the water- and oil-repellent coating on the front lens ensure safe use even in the most challenging shooting conditions. The SIGMA 70–200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports also incorporates Intelligent OS with an acceleration sensor and the latest algorithm capable of panning in all directions. The high-speed AF, thanks to the HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) with an updated algorithm, captures instantaneous photography movement.
Water- and oil-repellent coating
The front lens element incorporates a water and oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily and prevents oil and fat from sticking to the surface, even in challenging shooting conditions. At the same time, the maintenance of the lens surface becomes easier.
Without Coating
With Coating
Dust and Splash Resistant Structure*
This lens features a highly effective dust and splash resistant structure* with special sealing at the mount connection, manual focus ring, zoom ring, and cover connection, allowing photographers to work in all types of weather.
* Although this construction allows the lens to be used in light rain, it is not the same as being waterproof.
Intelligent OS
This lens incorporates Intelligent OS*1 adopting the latest algorithm to deliver an image stabilization effect of 4 stops*2.
*1 horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—regardless of the position of the lens.
*2 Based on CIPA guidelines (Measured in 200mm with a 35mm full-size image sensor)
Magnesium alloy barrel
To help minimize the weight associated with a hyper telephoto lens, the lens barrel is made with a magnesium alloy. Both lightweight and tough, this alloy contributes to the outstanding maneuverability of SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports.
- Magnesium alloy barrel
High-speed AF
AF function switch with preset AF modes
Hood with lock
Incorporating 10 exclusive
low-dispersion glass elements
To provide excellent correction of color aberration, 9 FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements and 1 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element, in total as many as 10 exclusive low-dispersion glass elements are incorporated. From the center to the corners, extremely high resolution is realized, making the lens capable of meeting the most demanding needs of professional photographers in various shooting conditions. By optimizing spherical aberration, a smooth and natural bokeh effect is ensured making the lens perfect for portrait photography.
The three F2.8 zooms that exhibit maximum performance
Together with the existing SIGMA 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art and SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art lenses, the SIGMA 70–200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports completes the lineup of three F2.8 large-aperture zoom lenses capable of covering focal lengths from 14mm to 200mm. The three lenses exhibit maximum performance in scenes requiring shooting under various conditions and circumstances such as scouting filming locations and overseas reporting assignments.
Customization is possible to improve usability
TRIPOD SOCKET
The tripod socket with 90° click stops, made with a magnesium alloy which is both lightweight and tough, is incorporated to ensure easier changes of shooting position from vertical to horizontal and vice versa. It can be attached directly to an Arca Swiss type clamp.
Tele Converter
Tele Converters that are designed to match the current lens lineup (optional) can be attached.
* The addition of SIGMA’s TELECONVERTER TC-1401 or TELECONVERTER TC-2001 produces a AF 98-280mm F4 telephoto zoom lens or a AF 140-400mm F5.6 hyper-telephoto zoom lens respectively.
Focus Limiter
Offering customization for the driving range of auto focus enables a photographer to exactly reflect the personal preference.
Manual override (MO)
Manual override (MO) capable of switching two full-time manual modes
* By setting it to the MO position, it switches to manual focus by rotating the focus ring even during continuous AF. Using the optional SIGMA USB DOCK, it is possible to adjust the MO position’s sensitivity to switch to manual focus.
Compatible with Canon Lens Aberration Correction
The Canon mount version of this lens is compatible with the Canon Lens Aberration Correction function*. Matching the optical characteristics of the lens, this function performs in-camera corrections of peripheral illumination, chromatic aberrations, distortion, and more, to further enhance image quality.
* Function not available on all Canon cameras. Available corrections may vary depending on the Canon camera model.
Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
From an early stage in the lens design process, flare and ghosting have been measured to establish an optical design resistant to strong incident light sources such as backlighting. SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high contrast images even in backlit conditions.
High-precision,
rugged brass bayonet mount
The brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.
Nikon electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism included
The Nikon mount version of this lens includes an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism that allows it to receive the appropriate signals from the camera body. This feature ensures precision diaphragm control and stable Auto Exposure (AE) performance during continuous shooting.
Rounded diaphragm
The 11-blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur in the out-of-focus areas of the image.
ESSENTIALS
You'll find our philosophy and craftsmanship
in every product
Our new lineup fully expresses our approach to lenses and photography itself. All of our lenses belong to one of three lines—Contemporary, Art, or Sports—all of which share our development philosophy and advanced manufacturing system. High performance, high quality, and high end in every respect, these lenses give people who love photography lasting value and consistent, exciting results. The secret is our passion for craftsmanship that we put into every production process and every product.
Specifications
70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
Lens Construction
- FLD glass
- SLD glass
Lens Construction
24 elements in 22 groups
Angle of View
- 34.3-12.3°
Number of Diaphragm Blades
11 (Rounded diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture
F22
Minimum Focusing Distance
120cm / 47.2in.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
1:4.8
Filter size
φ82mm
Dimensions (Diameter × Length)
- ø94.2mm × 202.9mm / ø3.7in. × 8.0in.
- *The length of a lens is measured from the filter surface to its mount.
Weight
- 1,805g
Edition Number
S018
Supplied Accessories
・Case
・LENS HOOD LH914-01
・FRONT CAP LCF-82mm III
・REAR CAP LCR II
・TRIPOD SOCKET TS-121 fixed
Performance / Data
MTF Chart
Diffraction MTF
Geometrical MTF
| Spatial frequency | S:Sagittal Line | M:Meridional Line |
|---|---|---|
| 10lp/mm |
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| 30lp/mm |
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Distortion
Vignetting
| F2.8 |
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|---|---|
| F5.6 |
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| F11 |
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| F2.8 |
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|---|---|
| F5.6 |
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| F11 |
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Product Lineup
70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
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SIGMA SA-mount
- Supplied Accessories
・Case
・LENS HOOD LH914-01
・FRONT CAP LCF-82mm III
・REAR CAP LCR II
・TRIPOD SOCKET TS-121 fixed
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Nikon F mount
- Supplied Accessories
・Case
・LENS HOOD LH914-01
・FRONT CAP LCF-82mm III
・REAR CAP LCR II
・TRIPOD SOCKET TS-121 fixed
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Canon EF mount
- Supplied Accessories
・Case
・LENS HOOD LH914-01
・FRONT CAP LCF-82mm III
・REAR CAP LCR II
・TRIPOD SOCKET TS-121 fixed
Support
70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
LENS HOOD LH914-01
FRONT CAP LCF-82mm Ⅲ
REAR CAP LCR Ⅱ
* The image is for SIGMA.
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SIGMA SA-mount
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Nikon F mount
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Canon EF mount
TRIPOD SOCKET TS-121
The lens foot can replace the original lens’s supplied foot, making it possible to directly attach the lens to the Arca Swiss platforms and screw knob clamps.
Supplied with 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports, 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports and 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports.
Compatible products:
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports
Tripod socket compatible with Arca Swiss type screw knob clamp
Separately Sold Accessories
WR CERAMIC PROTECTOR 82mm
With many applications in aerospace and other industries, glass ceramics is an extremely tough type of crystallized glass that serves as the foundation for Clear Glass Ceramics. While featuring the high transmittance required of optical devices, this advanced new material combines greater hardness than chemically strengthened glass and greater flexibility than sapphire crystal glass. These qualities make Clear Glass Ceramics the ideal material for protective lens filters.
* Thinner frame wide type.
PROTECTOR 82mm
Normal type. Protector is developed to protect the lens surface from dirt and dust as well as scratches. It is an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.
* Thinner frame wide type.
WR PROTECTOR 82mm
Water-repellent, Antistatic type. Protector is developed to protect the lens surface from dirt and dust as well as scratches. It is an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.
* Thinner frame wide type.
WR UV FILTER 82mm
UV Water-repellent, Antistatic type. UV filter prevents the bluish tone that generates when the weather is fine, by absorbing ultraviolet rays. It is effective in most situations, such as landscape, portrait and general photography on a sunny day. It is also an ideal filter for regular use as it is completely colorless so does not affect color reproduction.
* Thinner frame wide type.
WR CIRCULAR PL FILTER 82mm
PL Water-repellent, Antistatic type. Circular PL filter removes the reflection of water surface and glass windows, and increases the contrast in landscape photography.
* Thinner frame wide type.
TELE CONVERTER TC-1401
Teleconverters that are newly designed to match the new lens line-ups can be attached. offered magnification of focal length of TC-1401 is 1.4 times and that of TC-2001 is 2 times respectively.
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SIGMA SA-mount
- Supplied Accessories
Case
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Nikon F mount
- Supplied Accessories
Case
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Canon EF mount
- Supplied Accessories
Case
TELE CONVERTER TC-2001
Teleconverters that are newly designed to match the new lens line-ups can be attached. offered magnification of focal length of TC-1401 is 1.4 times and that of TC-2001 is 2 times respectively.
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SIGMA SA-mount
- Supplied Accessories
Case
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Nikon F mount
- Supplied Accessories
Case
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Canon EF mount
- Supplied Accessories
Case
USB DOCK UD-01
By connecting a SIGMA Art, Contemporary, or Sports lens to a computer with the SIGMA USB DOCK, photographers can update the lens firmware and adjust focus position and other parameters.
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SIGMA SA-mount
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Canon EF mount
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Nikon F mount
MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11
The SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 allows you to use your SIGMA SA mount and SIGMA EOS mount interchangeable lenses with the Sony E-mount camera body.
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SIGMA SA-E
SIGMA SA-mount -
CANON EF-E
Canon EF mount
MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21
The SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 allows SIGMA SA mount and SIGMA’s CANON EF mount interchangeable lens owners to use their lens investment on L-Mount camera bodies.
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SIGMA SA-L
SIGMA SA-mount -
CANON EF-L
Canon EF mount
TRIPOD SOCKET TS-61
Supplied with 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports.
Compatible products:
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports
TRIPOD SOCKET TS-81
The lens foot can replace the original lens’s supplied foot, making it possible to directly attach the lens to the Arca Swiss platforms and screw knob clamps.
Compatible products:
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports
Tripod socket compatible with Arca Swiss type screw knob clamp
TRIPOD SOCKET TS-91
Supplied with 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports.
Compatible products:
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports
TRIPOD SOCKET TS-101
The lens foot can replace the original lens’s supplied foot, making it possible to directly attach the lens to the Arca Swiss platforms and screw knob clamps.
Supplied with 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports.
Compatible products:
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports
500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports
Tripod socket compatible with Arca Swiss type screw knob clamp
Catalogs / Resources
Manuals / Brochures
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SIGMA Lens Catalogue 2022 Autumn (Brochures)
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70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM (Manuals)
Impressions / Samples
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SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports Special film “COMMITMENT”
Introduction
High optical quality, a tough design and excellent handling
the flagship large-aperture telephoto zoom lens
SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports -
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My choice, in every situation.
The Three F2.8 Zooms
The three F2.8 zooms consisting of wide,
standard and telephoto are also known as “The Big Three”. -
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