Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens for Nikon F

Renowned for its performance in event, portraiture, and sports photography, the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens for Nikon F-mount is a versatile telephoto zoom lens known for its exceptional brightness and advanced design. With its fast constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging lighting situations and offers precise control over depth of field, allowing for impressive subject isolation. The optical configuration incorporates an impressive 10 low dispersion elements, effectively minimizing chromatic aberrations and color fringing to enhance overall clarity and color accuracy. The lens is also equipped with a Super Multi-Layer Coating to suppress ghosting and flare, ensuring excellent image quality even when shooting in strong lighting conditions.

In addition to its optics, the lens features an Intelligent Optical Stabilizer (OS) system that effectively reduces camera shake, resulting in sharper images when shooting handheld. The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) enables quick and quiet autofocus performance, with full-time manual focus override available for fine adjustments. The lens’s physical design includes multiple seals to protect against dust and moisture, while a water- and oil-repellent coating on the exposed elements prevents moisture, fingerprints, and smudges from adhering to the surface. The lens also incorporates a fixed rotating tripod collar with a removable Arca-type compatible foot, offering wide compatibility with various tripod or monopod heads.

As part of Sigma’s Sports line in the Global Vision series, this lens is specifically designed to deliver outstanding optical performance, speed, and customizable features, making it an ideal choice for wildlife, sports, action, and other fast-moving subjects. It provides a versatile telephoto zoom range suitable for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, and it also works well with APS-C models, offering a 105-300mm equivalent focal length range.

Key Features:
– Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture for low-light shooting and precise control over focus position.
– Special Low Dispersion (SLD) and F Low Dispersion (FLD) elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, resulting in improved clarity and color accuracy.
– Super Multi-Layer Coating minimizes lens flare and ghosting for contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.
– Water- and oil-repellent coating on front and rear lens elements for durability in harsh environmental conditions.
– Rounded 11-blade diaphragm for smooth and pleasing bokeh.
– Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) enables quick and quiet autofocus performance, with full-time manual focus control available.
– Intelligent Optical Stabilizer (OS) system minimizes camera shake for sharper handheld shots.
– Brass bayonet mount ensures accuracy and durability, while rubber sealing provides dust- and splash-resistance.
– Rotating tripod collar with Arca-type compatible foot for easy mounting.
– Compatible with the optional Sigma USB Dock for fine-tuning and firmware updates.
– Compatible with optional Sigma 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.