The new Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports lens features an optical design of 19 elements in 14 groups, including 2 FLD and 2 SLD glass elements. The prime lens achieves exceptionally high optical performance by correcting both axial chromatic aberration and magnification chromatic aberration.
Exceptional bokeh
Even at wide-open aperture, the Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports lens claims to deliver finely detailed rendering that maintains high resolution and contrast from the centre to the edges of the frame. With the large bokeh enabled by the f/2.0 aperture, it offers a beautiful bokeh that adds greater highlights to the subject.
A powerful tool for indoor sports photography
A maximum f/2.0 aperture allows for a faster shutter speed even in low-light environments, making it a powerful tool for indoor sports photography. The HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor and Optical Stabilization (OS), delivers high-speed AF even in fast-moving sports scenes.
Designed to minimise flare and ghosting
The lens renders rich, high-contrast results in all conditions by eliminating flare and ghosting. Sigma also applies Nano Porous Coating and Super Multi-Layer Coating to further suppress flare and ghosting.
Powerful optical stabilisation using the OS2 algorithm
The OS2 optical stabilisation algorithm provides an outstanding effect of 6.5 stops. Sigma equips the lens 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, effective enables image stabilisation 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.
Exceptional build quality and durability of Sigma’s
Sports line
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.
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. Further, 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.
List of features:
| HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Optical Stabilisation algorithm OS2 | NPC (Nano Porous Coating) |
| Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | Aperture ring | Aperture ring click switch |
| Aperture ring lock switch | AFL button (3 locations) | Focus Mode switch |
| OS switch | Focus Limiter switch | Custom Mode switch |
| Dust and Splash-Resistant Structure | Mount Conversion Service available | Support for switching between linear and non-linear focus ring settings (for L-Mount only) |
| Compatible with Sigma USB Dock UD-11 (sold separately / for L-Mount only) | Every lens undergoes Sigma’s proprietary MTF measuring system |
Price and availability
The recommended price for the new lens in the UK is £2,999, including tax. Prices in other regions to follow. The lens will be “available soon” according to Sigma.
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Looks like just the job for the Panasonic S9…
Hah – that would be an odd mixture!
Good on an SL3-S though – or an SL3 – a bit heavy though (almost 2kg)
That’s the beauty of the L-mount. But there has to be reason…