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70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II

  • 70-200mm
  • f/2.8
  • Macro

Quick answer

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II is a standard to telephoto macro lens covering 70-200mm at f/2.8 for the Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

This 70-200mm f/2.8 full-frame macro zoom lens from Sigma fits Four Thirds mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II specifications

Brand
Sigma
Mount
Four Thirds
Focal length
70-200mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Lens type
Macro

What can you shoot with the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II?

At 70-200mm this is a standard to telephoto macro, which typically suits:

  • Everyday and street photography
  • Natural-perspective portraits
  • Documentary and travel work
  • Portraits with a flattering perspective
  • Events and weddings

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
Micro Four Thirds 2.0x 140–400mm 5.2–14.7° 6.2–17.6°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II use?

It uses the Four Thirds mount, so it fits Four Thirds cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II?

It zooms across 70-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.

What is the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II equivalent on a crop sensor?

On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 140–400mm on full frame, with a 5.2–14.7° horizontal and 6.2–17.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II fit?

Any Four Thirds-mount camera, including Olympus E-1, Olympus E-3, Olympus E-300, Olympus E-410, and Olympus E-5 and 3 more.

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