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Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for L-Mount
Product Code: G243132L
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The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for L-Mount is the first full-frame lens of this class, with a fast aperture, up to 6.5-stops image stabilisation an d high-end image quality for sports, action and portraits.
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- World’s first 200mm prime lens with a bright f/2 aperture for full-frame mirrorless cameras
- The f/2 aperture produces smooth, attractive bokeh and is perfect for to indoor and low light environments
- Autofocus is quick and accurate thanks to Sigma’s proven High-response Linear Actuator motor
- Optical stabilisation offers up to 6.5 stops of compensation and includes a dedicated panning mode
- Robust, weather-sealed Sports-line build, with a redesigned tripod socket and comprehensive controls
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for L-Mount Summary
The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for L-Mount is the first full-frame mirrorless lens to combine this focal length with such a bright aperture. It’s a professional-ready telephoto prime for photographers who need outstanding image quality, strong subject separation, and Sports-Line performance for L mount cameras. The additional light from its f/2 aperture compared to an f/2.8 lens can be invaluable for indoor sports such as basketball, volleyball, swimming, or track events under limited lighting.
In addition to sports, this tele prime lens is equally at home capturing portraits, fashion, lifestyle, and events where the 200mm reach and compression help to produce a distinctive visual style with characteristic bokeh. Landscape photographers can also make creative use of the compression to bring distant elements closer together in the frame, and isolate distant motifs.
The advanced optical construction in this L Mount mirrorless lens delivers excellent sharpness and contrast across the frame, even when shooting wide open at f/2, while FLD and SLD elements keep chromatic aberrations under control. Autofocus is driven by Sigma’s responsive High-response Linear Actuator motor, and in-body optical stabilisation rated up to 6.5 stops helps when working handheld.
As a Sports line lens, ithas a robust, weather-sealed design, a thermally insulated barrel, and features a water and oil-repellent front element. Sigma has even gone so far as to redesign the Arca-Swiss compatible tripod socket, which now doubles as a carry handle, and there are multiple controls to fine-tune settings while capturing the action without moving your eye from the viewfinder. L-Mount users also benefit from compatibility with Sigma’s USB Dock for L Mount (UD-11), which enables simple firmware updates and some feature customisation.
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for L-Mount Key Features
- World’s first 200mm f/2 full-frame mirrorless lens
- 19 elements in 14 groups with 2 FLD and 2 SLD glass elements
- Bright f/2 aperture for shallow depth of field and low-light shooting
- High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) autofocus motor
- Optical Stabilisation (OS2) rated up to 6.5 stops
- Nano Porous Coating and Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Weather-sealed construction with water and oil-repellent front element
- Newly designed tripod socket compatible with Arca-Swiss clamps
- 11-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
- Compatible with Sigma USB Dock UD-11 for firmware updates and settings adjustment
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for L-Mount in More Detail
Excellent resolution and sharpness even wide open
Sigma’s optical design is made up of 19 elements in 14 groups, including two FLD and two SLD glass elements. These work to correct axial chromatic aberration and magnification chromatic aberration, which are both common in telephoto lenses. The result is exceptionally high image quality, with excellent resolution and contrast from the centre to the corners, even when shooting wide open at f/2.
Impressive portraits with distinct bokeh
With a bright f/2 aperture gathering twice as much light as an f/2.8 lens, combined with the compression effect of a 200mm focal length, this lens can produce an extremely shallow depth of field. The bokeh is smooth and pleasing, allowing subjects to stand out against a beautifully blurred background. This makes it a superb choice for portrait photographers looking for a distinctive rendering style.
Ideal for indoor sports photography
The extra light from the f/2 aperture means faster shutter speeds can be used in low-light venues such as indoor arenas. The lens can capture athletes in motion while keeping them isolated against a soft background. Autofocus is provides by Sigma’s HLA motor for fast, precise subject tracking, and the OS2 optical stabilisation system helps maintain sharpness even when shooting handheld.
Minimise flared and ghosting
Sigma has applied advanced optical simulation during the design stage to suppress flare and ghosting. Both Nano Porous Coating and Super Multi-Layer Coating are used to maintain contrast and colour fidelity, which provides excellent results, even when shooting towards bright light sources.
High-speed autofocus and powerful stabilisation
The High-response Linear Actuator seen in high-end Sigma lenses provides quick and accurate autofocus performance. This technology also ensures that the lens is suited to video recording with fast and quiet AF operation.
The optical stabilisation system uses Sigma’s OS2 algorithm, which provides up to 6.5 stops of compensation against shake. Two stabilisation modes are available, with Mode 1 for general shooting, and Mode 2 for panning. Mode 2 uses Sigma’s Intelligent OS, which works even if the camera is moved vertically or diagonally during panning, ensuring the effect is preserved while keeping the subject sharp.
Exceptional build quality from Sigma’s Sports line
The lens barrel is coated with a thermal insulation finish to reduce heat absorption when shooting in bright, strong sunlight. A dust and splash-resistant structure protects the mount, rings, switches, and joints, and the front element has a water and oil-repellent coating, which makes it easier to clean when moisture or dirt is present.
Newly designed tripod socket
The included TS-171 tripod socket has a longer base and additional spacing away from the lens barrel, so it can double as a comfortable carry handle. The tripod ring rotates with 90° click stops for fast switching between horizontal and vertical orientation, and the foot is compatible with Arca-Swiss type clamps for instant use on a monopod or tripod, without the need for an additional bracket.
Controls that support advanced shooting
Physical controls on the barrel include AFL buttons in three positions, a focus mode switch, a focus limiter, an OS mode switch, as well as a custom mode switch. These provide quick access to essential features, without needing to take your eye from the viewfinder.
What’s in the box
- Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for L-Mount
- Lens Hood LH1139-01
- Front Cap LCF-105 IV
- Rear Cap LCR III
- Pouch
- Tripod Socket TS-171
- Shoulder Strap
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Specifications
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Lens construction |
19 elements in 14 groups (2 FLD, 2 SLD) |
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Angle of View |
12.3° |
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Number of Diaphragm Blades |
11 (Rounded Diaphragm) Minimum Aperture: F22 |
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Minimum Focusing Distance |
170cm |
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Maximum Magnification Ratio |
: 1:7.6 |
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Filter Size |
φ105mm |
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Maximum Diameter x Length |
φ118.9mm x 201mm |
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Weight |
1,820g |
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Our Verdict
The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for L-Mount is the first lens of its kind for full-frame mirrorless cameras, which provides a unique mix of speed, reach, and optical performance. The f/2 aperture allows for exceptional subject separation and more effective low-light capability than an f/2.8 telephoto. This means it’s ideal for covering indoor sports such as basketball, volleyball, swimming, or athletics.
This is also a great option for subjects like portraits, lifestyle, fashion, and event photography, where the compression and rendering style of a 200mm prime can produce stunning results. Landscape photographers can also use this focal length to create layered compositions with strong compression and as a means to isolate distant details in the frame.
Sigma’s optical formula renders high levels of sharpness and contrast across the frame, while controlling chromatic aberrations very effectively. Autofocus is fast and precise, and is supported by up to 6.5 stops of image stabilisation, which is perfect for handheld shooting. Renowned Sports-line build ensures this lens can handle all sorts of conditions, with weather sealing, a thermally insulated barrel, and a front lens element that is resistant to water and oil for easy maintenance.
Sigma has considered all of the details too, with features such as the redesigned Arca-Swiss compatible tripod socket that doubles as a carry handle, and there are well-placed controls for quick adjustments without needing to take your eye away from the action.
L-Mount photographers also gain the ability to use the USB Dock UD-11 for firmware updates and customising settings, making this one of the best options available for professionals who need the absolute highest performance to set their images apart.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
