If you're looking for outstanding optical performance and the brightest F-number you've ever experienced, all with stunning image quality that makes your subject stand out, it's time to get excited for the new Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports! This telephoto prime lens is the world's first 200mm F2 for full-frame mirrorless cameras. An impeccable choice for portrait photography, it boasts large bokeh and a beautiful compression effect, all while delivering outstanding optical performance. It's also brilliant for shooting indoor sports with low-light and fast-moving subjects with high-speed AF, and the 6.5-stop image stabilization. Get ready to unlock your creative expression with reliable power!
The new Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports delivers outstanding optical performance with 19 elements in 14 groups, including 2 FLD and 2 SLD glass elements. This optical design thoroughly corrects axial chromatic aberration and magnification chromatic aberration, which are easily noticeable in telephoto lenses, achieving exceptionally high optical performance. Even at a wide-open aperture, it delivers fine details that maintain high resolution and contrast from the center to the edges of the frame. With the F2 aperture, which boasts twice the light amount of F2.8, the lens creates large, beautiful bokeh. Combined with the compression effect of the 200mm focal length, the lens delivers a gorgeous background blur that brings out the subject, achieving a unique expression.
The Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports' F2 brightness allows for a faster shutter speed even in low-light environments, making it a powerful tool for indoor sports photography. The large bokeh enhances the movements and expressions of the athletes, creating dynamic images, and with the high-speed AF made possible by the HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor and Optical Stabilization (OS), that decisive moment is not missed, even in fast-moving sports scenes. Using advanced simulation technology, flare and ghosting have been largely eliminated, ensuring that the lens renders rich, high-contrast results in all conditions. In addition, Sigma’s Nano Porous Coating and Super Multi-Layer Coating have been applied to further suppress flare and ghosting.
Boasting powerful optical stabilization using the OS2 optical stabilization algorithm, the lens provides an outstanding image stabilization effect of 6.5 stops. With two OS modes, Mode 1 is suitable for general shooting, and Mode 2 is ideal for panning shots of motorsports and other sports. In Mode 2, Sigma’s Intelligent OS, an algorithm specially designed for panning shots, enables effective image stabilization even when the camera is moved vertically or diagonally, regardless of the horizontal and vertical orientation. This ensures that the subject’s movement can be captured without losing the panning shot effect.
For the weatherability of the Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports, the mount joints, manual focus ring, zoom ring, custom switches, and exterior joints are all protected from dust and splash by a dust- and splash-resistant structure. The frontmost surface of the lens is coated with a water- and oil-repellent coating to facilitate maintenance when water droplets or dust adhere to the lens. Additionally, the exterior of the lens body is coated with a thermal insulation paint that effectively suppresses heat absorption from sunlight. This prevents the lens from heating up, even during long outdoor shoots in sunny weather.
Finally, the lens features a tripod socket, TS-171, which has been designed with its use as a carrying handle in mind, featuring a longer base and wider spacing between it and the lens. The tripod ring incorporates a 90° click mechanism, allowing for smooth and secure rotation, and the foot is compatible with Arca-Swiss type clamps. There are also various functions to support shooting, including AFL buttons in three different locations, a focus mode switch, a focus limiter switch, an OS switch (Mode 1/2), and a custom mode switch.
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