70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport
- 70-200mm
- f/2.8
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- Min focus 1.2 m
Quick answer
Sigma's stabilized 70-200mm f/2.8 Sport telephoto zoom for full-frame DSLRs, with an 11-bladed aperture and a minimum focus distance of 1.2 m. It takes 82mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Optical stabilization
- 11-bladed aperture
- Weather resistant Sport design
Cons
- Heavy for a 70-200mm
- Large, so tiring for long handheld sessions
Verdict
A stabilized alternative to first-party 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses. Good for sports and events on Nikon DSLRs.
About this lens
This 70-200mm f/2.8 full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens from Sigma fits Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Sports line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A professional telephoto zoom from Sigma's Sports line with a constant f/2.8 aperture and Optical Stabilizer.
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 70-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 24 elements in 22 groups
- Aperture blades
- 11
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- HSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.21x
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
- Length
- 202.9 mm
- Diameter
- 94.2 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport?
- Sports and events
- Portraits at distance
- Concert and stage work
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 70–200mm | 10.3–28.8° | 12.3–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–300mm | 6.9–19.5° | 8.2–23.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What filter size does the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 Sport use?
82mm, the same as Sigma's 24-70mm f/2.8 Art, so one set of filters can serve both.
Is the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 Sport weather sealed?
Sigma's Sport line is dust and splash proof, but heavy rain is still best avoided.
Does the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 Sport have image stabilization?
Yes, it has Sigma's optical stabilizer, which helps with slower shutter speeds and panning.
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