Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
L Mount cameras .
The Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is also available in the Sony E mount.
What type of photography is the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports that are compatible with the Leica L mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Leica L Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is compatible with cameras that have a Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has a maximum diameter of 91mm and a total length of 205mm when not extended. It weighs 1345g / 47.4 oz .
Check the size of the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports when attached to L Mount cameras :
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has a filter thread of 77mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports:
You can also check All Leica L Mount Lenses with 77mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm .
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports Lens Controls
Teleconverter Compatibility
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports changes below:
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
The Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports's stabilization system is effective up to 7.5 stops .
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports also has a Stabilization On/Off switch on the lens body so you don't need to delve into your cameras menu to disable or enable the IS.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 205mm and a weight of 1345g, the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a
Arca-Swiss type tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Zoom Method
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.19x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.65m .
Below are the 3 Telephoto Zoom type Leica L mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 70mm all the way to the 200mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
70mm
F2.8
F22
200mm
F2.8
F22
Optical Formula
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports's optical formula consists of 20 elements in 15 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Lens Hood
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports comes with a removable cylindrical shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is LH860-01 .
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports:
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens Sigma LCF-77 III 77mm Lens Cap Sigma LCR II Rear Lens Cap for Leica L LH860-01 Lens Hood TS-151 Tripod Socket Limited 4-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Body Colour
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is available in Black color.
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 DG DN OS Sports.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports in Other Lens Mounts
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