Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM

Versatile professional telephoto zoom for full-frame cameras

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sigma
Model 579-306

Key Features

OPTICS 18 elements in 15 groups with SLD glass
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout zoom range
AUTOFOCUS Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for fast, quiet AF
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
CONSTRUCTION EX series finish with metal barrel components
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame DG design, compatible with APS-C sensors
FOCUSING Internal focusing system, non-rotating front element
COATING Multi-layer coating to reduce flare and ghosting
MOUNT Available for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K
TELECONVERTER Compatible with Sigma APO Teleconverters
FILTER 77mm front filter thread
STABILIZATION None (Non-OS version)
BUILD Professional EX-grade build quality

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual override available
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Mechanical rotation
Aperture Ring ~ Limited Only on specific legacy mounts
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Non-OS model
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Standard EX build, not weather-sealed

How-to Use Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 70-200mm
Aperture f/2.8 - f/22
Lens Construction 18 elements in 15 groups
Angle of View 34.3u00b0 - 12.3u00b0
Min Focus Distance 180cm
Max Magnification 1:7.8
Diaphragm Blades 9
Filter Size 77mm
Stabilization No
Focus Motor HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
Weight 1270g
Dimensions 86.2mm x 184.4mm