Sigma releases 70-200mm F2.8 OS for Nikon (27/08/2010)

Sigma has announced its 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM image-stabilised fast telezoom is now available in Nikon F mount. Previously available in Canon EF mount, the Nikon version is priced at $2,470. The lens features a new optical design that uses two elements made of the company's recently developed 'FLD' glass plus three SLD glass elements to reduce aberrations, a 9-blade circular aperture, and features full-time manual focus override. It also comes with an adapter for APS-C users.

 

SIGMA APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

SIGMA APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM specifications

Focal length	70-200mm
Maximum aperture	f/2.8
Minimum aperture	f/22
Lens construction	• 17 groups 22 elements • 3 SLD glass elements • 2 FLD glass elements
Angle of view	34.3°-12.3°
Closest focus distance	140cm / 55.1in
Maximum reproduction ratio	1:8
Aperture blades	9 (rounded)
Filter attachment size	77 mm
AF motor	HSM motor
Dimensions	86.4mm x 197.6mm (3.4in x 7.8in)
Weight	TBC
Supplied accessories	• Case • Petal-type Hood (LH850-02) • Hood Adapter • Tripod socket TS-21
Optional accessories	• Sigma DG UV 77mm • Sigma DG Circular Polarizer 77mm • APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG • APO Teleconverter 2x EX DG
Mounts	Sigma, Sony, Nikon, Pentax, Canon