Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Coming on December 14, 2018

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens is scheduled to be released on December 14, 2018. The new F2.8 large-aperture zoom lens from Sigma comes in Sigma, Canon and Nikon mounts.

The SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports has high optical quality, a tough design and excellent handling ―all of the features required by professional photographers and high-end amateurs.

According to Nokishita, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens will begin shipping worldwide on December 14, 2018. The price of the telephoto zoom lens is rumored as ¥164,700 including tax ($1450USD). We expect the USA price to be well below this converted price probably at $1,299. More details about the optic can be found here.

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Coming on December 14, 2018

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Specifications

  • Lens Construction: 24 elements in 22 groups
  • Angle of view (35mm): 34.3°-12.3°
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 11 (rounded diaphragm)
  • Minimum aperture: F22
  • Minimum focusing distance: 120cm/ 47.2in.
  • Maximum magnification ratio: 1:4.8
  • Filter size: ø 82mm
  • Dimensions (diameter x length): ø94.2mm x 202.9mm/ ø 3.7in. x 8.0in.
  • Weight:1,805g / 63.7oz.

Preorders and official pricing will come on November, 16, 2018. Until then check out the Best Photography Black Friday Deals 2018.