Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
Launch MSRP
$1,499- Weight
- 1,345g
- Filter
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.65m
- Max mag.
- 0.19×
- Formula
- 20E / 15G
- Released
- 2023
Also made for
The L-Mount version is 10g heavier than the Sony E-mount version.
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 6x FLD
- 2x SLD
- 3x Aspherical
- Water & Oil Repellent Coating
- Aperture range
- f/2.8 — f/22
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 1,345g
- ⌀ × length
- 90.6 × 205.0mm
- Filter
- ⌀77mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Optical
- Teleconverter
- 1.4x · 2.0x
- AF speed score
- 9.0 / 10
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.65m
- Max magnification
- 0.19× (1:5.2)
Optical character
Sigma's first 70-200mm f/2.8 designed for mirrorless bodies is a 1,345g internal-zoom lens with optical stabilisation rated at 7.5 stops at 70mm and 5.5 stops at 200mm. Two focus groups, each driven by its own HLA linear motor, move in opposite directions to keep focus fast and quiet, and the optics use six FLD, two SLD and three aspherical elements.
The L-Mount version has extras the Sony version lacks: it works with Sigma's TC-1411 and TC-2011 teleconverters (up to 400mm) and the UD-11 USB Dock for setting the custom mode and focus limiter. The barrel carries a de-clickable aperture ring with lock, three AFL buttons, a focus limiter, OS mode switch, dust and splash sealing and an Arca-Swiss magnesium tripod foot.
Reviewer consensus
Reviewers found it sharp at f/2.8 throughout the range at normal shooting distances, with the best results from 135mm to 200mm. One lab test saw softer close-range results at 70mm wide open and at 100mm. Colour fringing is very low, flare is hard to provoke even shooting into the sun, and bokeh is smooth and free of onion rings, helped by the 11-blade aperture.
Autofocus is described as fast, silent and able to track moving subjects, and the stabiliser works well, including in panning mode. Build and controls are rated professional grade. The criticisms are minor: some vignetting at f/2.8, noticeable pincushion distortion from 100mm up without correction, and a tripod collar that cannot be removed. Both reviews call it very good value next to own-brand 70-200mm f/2.8 zooms.
Owner sentiment
Owner feedback will appear once we have verified real-world reports for this lens.
Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +Sharp at f/2.8, best from 135-200mm
- +7.5-stop OS with panning mode
- +Fast, quiet dual HLA autofocus
- +L-Mount version takes 1.4x and 2x teleconverters
- +De-clickable aperture ring with lock, three AFL buttons
- +Internal zoom, dust and splash sealing
Weaknesses
- −1,345g with tripod foot
- −Vignetting at f/2.8
- −Pincushion distortion at the long end before correction
- −Tripod collar not removable
Six-axis rating
- Sharpness
- 9.0
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.8
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.0
- Flare Resistance
- 8.8
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2
- Value / Size
- 9.0
Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.
Technical specifications
| Mount | L-Mount (FF) · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 70–200mm |
| Category | Telephoto |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Construction | 20 elements in 15 groups |
| Special elements | 6x FLD · 2x SLD · 3x Aspherical · Water & Oil Repellent Coating |
| Aperture blades | 11 |
| Focus type | Autofocus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Dual HLA Linear Motor |
| Minimum focus | 0.65m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× |
| Stabilisation | Optical |
| Teleconverters | 1.4x, 2.0x |
| Weight | 1,345g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 90.6 × 205.0mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀77mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| De-clickable aperture | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Launch MSRP | $1,499 USD |
Sources
Verified against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.
Specifications
- sigma-global.com› en/lenses/s023_70_200_28/
- press.sigmaphoto.com› product/11/sigma-announces-release-of-70-200mm-f2-8-dg-dn-os
Launch price
- press.sigmaphoto.com› product/11/sigma-announces-release-of-70-200mm-f2-8-dg-dn-os
Professional reviews
- digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/sigma-70-200mm-f28-dg-dn-os-sports-review
- amateurphotographer.com› review/sigma-70-200mm-f2-8-dg-dn-os-sports-review/
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