December 10, 2018, 07:50 AM
https://www.aotg.com/sigma-ships-its-anticipated-70-200mm-sports-lens/
Ronkonkoma, NY – December 10, 2018 – Sigma Corporation of
America, a leading
still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today
announced the pricing and availability of the highly anticipated Sports line
addition announced at Photokina – the new flagship large-aperture telephoto
zoom Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports. The new lens to complete the Sigma
F2.8 zoom trio, including the award-winning 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art wide-angle zoom and the 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art modern workhorse zoom – the
essential tools for professional photographers, will begin shipping in Canon
mount in late December for $1499.00. The advanced optical formula delivers the
renowned Sigma Art image quality inside the rugged, weatherproof build of a
Sports lens.
As Jim Koepnick,
a leading aviation photographer and a Sigma Pro, states, “There are three lenses a working professional photographer
always wants in his or her camera bag – a wide zoom, a medium zoom and a
telephoto zoom. All of professional quality and F2.8 brightness. We call it the
must-have trio. With those three lenses you can handle just about any job a
client throws at you. The trio in my camera bag has just been updated in a
most professional way. I’ve just added the new Sigma 70-200 F2.8 Sport
lens. For my type of photography, which includes action, commercial and
photojournalism, this lens will get the majority of my use. Putting it to work
the last few days, the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 Sport lens delivered in every case
with professional caliber results.â€
Key Features and Benefits
Outstanding Action-Capture
Performance
With the
strongest possible optical formula, sturdy yet lightweight design and
exceptional handling, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 Sports lens is a staple for
professional photographers and advanced amateurs looking to expand their
artistic expression in an action setting. The lens incorporates Intelligent OS
with an acceleration sensor and the latest algorithm capable of panning in all
directions. This algorithm, alongside high-speed AF and HSM, allows
photographers to capture instantaneous photography movement, an absolute
necessity for the best sports and action lenses.
10 Exclusive Low-Dispersion
Glass Elements
The Sigma 70-200 F2.8 Sports’
optical design delivers excellent correction of color aberration through its 9
FLD (“F†Low Dispersion) glass elements and 1 SLD (Special Low Dispersion)
glass elements. This ensures high resolution from the center to the edges of
the image, making it suitable for all photography genres, from news to sports
to wildlife. It’s even great for portrait photography, with a smooth bokeh
effect achieved through 11 rounded diaphragm blades and optimizing spherical
aberration.
Strong Build Withstanding the
Toughest Weather
Like all other lenses from the Sigma
Sports line, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 is handcrafted with a dust- and
splash-proof structure featuring a water- and oil-repelling coating on the
front element. Photographers can take on the most difficult shooting conditions
without having to worry about lens safety – instead, they can rest assured they
will capture sharp images even in the most challenging situations. Despite its
robust structure, this lens stands out with its light weight and high mobility
thanks to the magnesium alloy components incorporated into its build. The new
state-of-the-art facility located at the Sigma Aizu factory in Fukushima, Japan
is now fully operational and solely dedicated to the processing of magnesium
alloy. It provides toughness and durability while being lightweight, and
minimizes the weight typically associated with a telephoto zoom lens.
Versatility with Multiple
Customization Options
Equipped with customization options
such as a Focus Limiter and Manual Override, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 lens is
extremely versatile. An AF Function button is present to allocate various
functions. By selecting it from the menu on the camera body, or using the
optional Sigma USB Dock, users can locate and manipulate functions other than
AF Lock to expand and accommodate their shooting styles. In addition, the
tripod socket with 90° click stops, also made with a tough yet lightweight
magnesium, is incorporated to ensure easier changes of shooting position from
vertical to horizontal and vice versa. It can be attached directly to an Arca
Swiss type clamp.
The Third Lens in a Maximum
Performance Trio
The 70-200mm
F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports, alongside the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art and the
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art, completes the lineup of three F2.8
large-aperture zoom lenses capable of covering focal lengths from 14mm to
200mm. The three F2.8 zooms consisting of wide, standard and telephoto, are
also known as “The Big Three Zooms,†offer wide coverage of the focal
range, F2.8 brightness throughout the zoom range and extreme durability.
Together, the lenses produce maximum performance in various scenarios,
including scouting filming locations or overseas reporting assignments.
About Sigma Corporation
Craftsmanship. Precision.
Dedication. Since 1961, Sigma has been devoted to the pursuit of advancing
photographic technology. Unique to the industry, the family-owned business
produces its high-quality, award-winning cine and camera lenses, DSLR and
mirrorless cameras, flashes, filters and accessories from its state-of-the-art
manufacturing facility located in Aizu, Japan.
In 2012, the company introduced the
Sigma Global Vision with three distinct lens lines: Art, Contemporary and
Sport. Designed for industry camera mount systems including Canon, Nikon,
Olympus, Pentax, Sony and Sigma, each lens is handcrafted and tested in Japan
to ensure a high-performance, premium product that is purpose-built to last. In
2016, Sigma entered into the world of cinematography lens production. Embodying
the core optical DNA that has defined the Sigma benchmark of excellence, the
cine lenses meet the needs of advanced 6k and 8k cinema production.
Sigma continues its
tradition of imaging excellence with the mirrorless sd Quattro, sd Quattro H
and the compact dp Quattro camera line. Leveraging the ultra-high resolution
Foveon sensor, the Sigma Quattro cameras are designed to produce the highest
quality image with every shot.
For information about Sigma, please
visit www.sigmaphoto.com or follow the company on Sigma Blog, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced the pricing and availability of the highly anticipated Sports line addition announced at Photokina – the new flagship large-aperture telephoto zoom Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports.
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