Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports
Dual HLA motors deliver fast, quiet autofocus and the OS2 algorithm provides 7.5 stops of stabilization, making this f/2.8 telephoto zoom exceptionally steady for handheld work. Its internal zoom mechanism and weather-sealed Sports-line build resist dust and moisture while minimizing focus breathing for consistent framing. This lens is best for sports and wildlife photographers using Sony E-mount who need reliable subject tracking and sharp results in challenging outdoor conditions.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 24 |
| Groups | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 10 |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 7.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1200 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-200mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 28-135mm | 28-200mm | 14mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1345 | 544 | 450 | 420 | 413 | 185 |
| AF Type | HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) | RXD | Stepping Motor | SSM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports | 53.7 | 90.4 | 21.8 | 43 | 100 | 82.8 | 63.5 | 79.3 | 29.5 | 99.9 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 82.8 | 63.5 | 89.4 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 85.7 | 76 | 84.9 | 88.4 | 82.8 | 90.8 | 68 | 71.4 | 36.7 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.6 | 76.4 | 77.8 | 34.4 | 88.4 | 64.6 | 63.5 | 92.5 | 58.8 | 93.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.7 | 76.4 | 78.3 | 73.9 | 92 | 64.6 | 22.3 | 95.4 | 77.1 | 99.5 |
| Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air Compare | 87.6 | 62.9 | 94.7 | 54.2 | 84.6 | 64.6 | 63.5 | 33.6 | 82 | 82.4 |