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Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for Sony E
Product Code: G243132E
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The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for Sony E is the world's first full-frame lens of its kind, and features fast AF, up to 6.5-stop stabilisation and superb image quality for sports, events 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 perfectly suited 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 with a dedicated panning mode
- Robust, weather-sealed Sports-line build, redesigned tripod socket and comprehensive controls
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for Sony E Summary
The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for Sony E is a telephoto prime for advanced enthusiast and professional photographers who need exceptional image quality and stunning subject separation. It’s the world’s first full-frame mirrorless lens of its kind, offering a bright f/2 aperture and superb image quality. The additional light compared to an f/2.8 lens is ideal for keeping shutter speeds higher when shooting indoor sports or during low light, and it produces a shallow depth of field with buttery smooth bokeh.
This is a telephoto prime lens for Sony mirrorless cameras, which suits several genres, including portraits where subject separation is key, and indoor sports where light levels can be very low as subjects move quickly.
Sigma’s optical design harnesses 19 elements in 14 groups, with two FLD and two SLD glass elements to keep chromatic aberrations under control. Even when shooting wide open at f/2 it resolves excellent sharpness and contrast across the whole frame. Proprietary coatings have been used to help reduce flare and ghosting, with colours and contrast that are rich without washing out details when shooting into backlight.
Autofocus is handled by Sigma’s proven High-response Linear Actuator, which is quick to move the focusing lens elements, and fully compatible with Sony’s effective subject recognition and tracking. There’s also very effective optical stabilisation, which is rated up to 6.5 stops, with a separate mode for panning shots. The build quality is high thanks to Sigma’s Sports line standards, and the barrel is weather-sealed, while the front lens element features a water and oil-repellent coating.
Handling benefits from a newly designed tripod socket, which doubles as a carry handle, and the rotation clicks at 90° for fast orientation changes. There are also multiple physical controls on the barrel of this Sony E lens, allowing for greater control and customisation when shooting fast action. This is a serious option for Sony E-mount photographers who want the best possible performance at a useful 200mm focal length.
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for Sony E 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
- Fast and accurate 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
- Minimum focus distance of 170cm with 0.13x magnification
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for Sony E 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 Sony E
- 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 Sony E is the first full-frame mirrorless lens to offer this focal length and aperture combination. It’s a professional telephoto prime that delivers superb image quality, excellent subject separation, and extra light-gathering ability compared to an f/2.8. That extra stop makes a difference for indoor sports like basketball, volleyball, swimming, as well as for track events.
It’s also well suited to portraits, lifestyle, fashion, and events where the 200mm reach and compression help create such a distinctive look. Landscape photographers can benefit too, especially when you want to bring distant features closer together in the frame with strong compression.
The optical design helps to render sharp images and good levels of contrast across the frame, even at f/2 or with backlighting, and the lens does a great job of controlling chromatic aberrations thanks to the specialised glass elements. Autofocus is driven by Sigma’s fast and accurate High-response Linear Actuator motor, and stabilisation rated to 6.5 stops, which helps when shooting handheld.
The Sports line construction gives the lens a durable, weather-sealed build with a thermally insulated barrel and a front element that resists water and oil. Sigma even redesigned the Arca Swiss compatible tripod socket, which now doubles as a carry handle, and there are plenty of controls which make it easy to adjust settings on the move. This is a lens for photographers who need high-end performance from a fast telephoto prime, whether covering sports, wildlife, or portraits.
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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!
