
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
- Focal length
- 70–200 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 1390 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 100 cm
- Length
- 184 mm
At a Glance
The Sigma 70-200 mm is a telephoto zoom for full-frame Nikon F with a constant f/2.8 aperture across the whole range. It has no stabilizer. It weighs 1.39 kg and focuses down to 1 m. Sports, wildlife, events and portraits are the typical uses.
Good for
- Sports
- Wildlife
- Events
- Portraits
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Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 70 mm
- Max. focal length
- 200 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 18
- Groups
- 15
- Weight
- 1,390 g (3.06 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 100 cm (39.37 in)
- Length
- 184 mm (7.24 in)
- Diameter
- 87 mm (3.43 in)
Which cameras does the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II fit?
The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 105-300 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II | NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 1,390 g | 1,430 g | 1,470 g | 1,540 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 100 cm | 110 cm | 140 cm | 140 cm |
| Length | 184 mm | 202.5 mm | 215 mm | 205.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | yes | yes |
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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II: FAQ
Does the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II have image stabilization?
No, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II weigh?
The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II weighs 1,390 g. It is 184 mm long with a diameter of 87 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II use?
The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II is 100 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 105-300 mm in full-frame terms.
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