Description
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E Mount): The Ultimate Telephoto Zoom for Sony Full-Frame Mirrorless
The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens is a professional-grade telephoto zoom lens meticulously engineered for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. As the first model in Sigma’s Sports line designed from the ground up for mirrorless systems, this lens delivers exceptional optical performance, a bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, and advanced features like built-in Optical Stabilizer (OS) with dual modes. Its robust build quality and fast, precise autofocus make it an ideal choice for a wide range of demanding applications, including sports, wildlife, portraiture, and event photography.
Versatile 70-200mm Focal Length Range:
The 70-200mm focal length is a workhorse in the photography world, offering incredible versatility for capturing a wide variety of subjects. From flattering portraits at 70mm to bringing distant action closer at 200mm, this range allows you to adapt to different shooting scenarios with ease.
Bright Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture:
The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture is crucial for professional use. It provides consistent brightness throughout the entire zoom range, enabling excellent low-light performance and allowing for shallow depth of field to isolate subjects beautifully with smooth bokeh. This bright aperture also ensures consistent exposure when zooming during video recording.
Uncompromising Optical Performance – The Hallmark of the Sports Line:
As part of Sigma’s Sports line, the 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS is designed for peak optical performance. Its sophisticated optical formula comprises 20 elements in 15 groups, including six FLD (Fluorite Low Dispersion) glass elements and two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements. These premium elements effectively minimize chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and sagittal coma flare, resulting in exceptionally sharp, clear, and color-accurate images across the entire frame, even at the widest aperture and focal lengths.
Advanced Optical Stabilizer (OS) with Dual Modes:
The lens features a powerful built-in Optical Stabilizer (OS) system to effectively compensate for camera shake, allowing for sharper handheld shooting at longer focal lengths. It offers two OS modes: Mode 1 for general shooting and Mode 2 with an intelligent algorithm specifically designed for panning shots, ensuring optimal stabilization for various shooting techniques.
Fast and Precise Autofocus with Dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator):
The 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens utilizes a dual HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) system for exceptionally fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance. This advanced autofocus system ensures reliable subject acquisition and tracking, crucial for capturing fast-paced action in sports and wildlife photography. It is also fully compatible with Sony’s advanced autofocus features, such as Real-time Tracking and Eye AF.
Robust and Durable Build Quality for Professional Use:
Built to withstand the rigors of professional use in diverse environments, the lens features a robust and durable construction with extensive dust- and splash-resistant sealing at various points, including the mount, focus ring, zoom ring, and customizable buttons. The lens also incorporates a lightweight and strong magnesium alloy tripod socket with a removable foot, enhancing stability when using a tripod or monopod.
Dedicated Controls for Enhanced Operability:
The lens is equipped with several dedicated controls for intuitive operation, including three customizable AFL (Autofocus Lock) buttons, a focus mode switch, and an OS mode switch. These controls allow for quick and easy adjustments without taking your eye off the action. The zoom ring and focus ring offer smooth and precise manual control with excellent tactile feedback.
Inner Focus and Inner Zoom Mechanisms:
The lens employs inner focus and inner zoom mechanisms, meaning the overall length of the lens does not change during focusing or zooming. This contributes to better balance, more predictable handling, and enhanced dust and splash resistance. It also makes the lens more compatible with accessories like gimbals and matte boxes.
Super Multi-Layer Coating:
The lens elements are treated with Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting, ensuring high contrast and color accuracy even in challenging lighting conditions.
Key Features:
- Versatile 70-200mm Focal Length Range: Ideal for portraits, sports, wildlife, and events.
- Bright Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Excellent low-light performance and beautiful bokeh.
- Uncompromising Sports Line Optical Performance: Includes FLD and SLD elements for exceptional image quality.
- Advanced Optical Stabilizer (OS) with Dual Modes: Effective shake reduction for various shooting scenarios.
- Fast and Precise Dual HLA Autofocus: Ensures reliable subject acquisition and tracking.
- Robust Dust- and Splash-Resistant Construction: Built for professional use in challenging conditions.
- Three Customizable AFL Buttons, Focus Mode Switch, and OS Mode Switch: Enhanced operability and control.
- Inner Focus and Inner Zoom Mechanisms: Improved balance and handling.
- Lightweight Magnesium Alloy Tripod Socket with Removable Foot.
- Super Multi-Layer Coating: Minimizes flare and ghosting.
- Designed for Sony Full-Frame E Mount: Ensures optimal performance and integration.
The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens for Sony E Mount is the ultimate telephoto zoom for professional photographers and videographers using Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras, delivering exceptional image quality, advanced stabilization, and fast autofocus in a robust and well-designed package.
