Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens for Sigma SA

Focal Length Range:

The lens covers a popular telephoto zoom range from 70mm to 200mm, making it versatile for a variety of photography genres, including portraits, sports, and wildlife.

Large Aperture:

With a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range, the lens excels in low-light conditions and allows for creative depth of field control.

Sports Series:

The lens belongs to Sigma’s Sports series, known for its robust build, high-performance optics, and suitability for sports and action photography.

DG Designation:

The “DG” designation indicates that the lens is designed for full-frame cameras, providing optimal performance when used with Sigma SA mount full-frame cameras.

Optical Stabilization (OS):

The inclusion of Optical Stabilization helps minimize the impact of camera shake, particularly useful when shooting at longer focal lengths or in challenging lighting conditions.

Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM):

The HSM autofocus motor ensures fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance, crucial for capturing fast-moving subjects.

Weather-Sealed Construction:

Sigma’s Sports lenses often feature robust, weather-sealed construction, providing protection against dust and moisture. This makes the lens suitable for challenging outdoor conditions.

Focus Limiter Switch:

A focus limiter switch allows you to restrict the autofocus to a specific distance range, improving autofocus speed by preventing unnecessary focus hunting.

Customizable Settings:

Some Sigma lenses allow customization of certain parameters using the Sigma USB Dock. Confirm whether this lens is compatible with the USB Dock for firmware updates and customization.

Tripod Collar:

Super-telephoto lenses often come with a tripod collar to provide stability when mounted on a tripod.

Multi-Layer Coating:

Sigma lenses typically incorporate multi-layer coatings to reduce lens flare, ghosting, and chromatic aberrations, contributing to improved image quality.