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While there are several extremely remarkable lenses on the market today that are affordable, a number of third-party producers have been able to provide more reasonably priced choices to meet the demands of innumerable photographers and filmmakers. Sigma is one such manufacturer, and their recently released 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens appears to be a great offering.
The 70-200mm f/2.8 is reasonably priced at $1,499 when compared to other alternatives, but it still offers a good range of features, which include:
- 20 elements in 15 groups make up the lens construction (6 FLD, 2 SLD, and 3 aspherical elements).
- With a viewing Angle of: 34.3° – 12.3°
- There are eleven (rounded diaphragm) diaphragm blades.
- Aperture Minimum: f/22
- 65 cm (Wide), 100 cm (Tele), or 25.6 in (Wide), 39.4 in (Tele), is the minimum focusing distance.
- At 200mm, the maximum magnification ratio is 1:5.2.
- Dimensions of the filter: 77 mm
- Dimensions: 90.6 x 205 mm / 3.6 x 8.1 in
- Weight: 1,345 g / 47.4 oz (includes tripod foot)
- Dust- and Splash-Resistant Construction
- Compatible with L-Mount and Sony E-Mount
- Optical Stabilization with OS2 Algorithm (7.5 stops at wide end, 5.5 stops at tele end)
- High-Speed Autofocus with Dual HLA Linear Motors
- Aperture Ring with Click/Declick Switch for Video Work
- Focus Limiter Switch
- Tripod Collar and Foot
- 11-Blade Rounded Diaphragm
Below is a comprehensive review of the NEW SIGMA 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS SPORTS LENS by Benj Haisch from YouTube
