Sigma 200mm f/2

[xaviergut]

We have a new outstanding lens from Sigma. I read that the price will be 3.499€ in Europe. Is that correct?

200mm F2 DG OS | Sports | LENSES | PRODUCTS | Sigma

This page is about Sigma's 200mm F2 DG OS.

www.sigma-global.com

 

[Pete_W]

There is a Petapixel review up now. I am about to watch it.

 

[Quentinquirelino]

Has anyone information if it's compatible with tele converters? I found different information. The peta pixel guys said it does work with TC, other said it doesn't.

 

[RuleOfThirds]

I'm not gonna watch it because I will never buy a 3500 lens, unless attached to a Leica body forever

 

[GeorgeHudetz]

Has anyone information if it's compatible with tele converters? I found different information. The peta pixel guys said it does work with TC, other said it doesn't.

I suspect the confusion arises from the fact that Sony prevents third party lenses from using TCs. No such limitation on L-mount, so the TCs should work. But, it would be nice to get official confirmation from Sigma - their web page on the 200/2 currently does not mention TCs at all.

I certainly hope it supports the TCs - a 400mm F4 lens would be awesome.

As a side note, I noticed this on their website:

Every single lens undergoes Sigma’s proprietary MTF measuring system.

Pretty awesome QC! And yes it looks outstanding. Sigma has been knocking it out of the park with regard to telephotos. I just wish they would create a 150-600 MK II with the fast AF motors.

 

[xaviergut]

I just wish they would create a 150-600 MK II with the fast AF motors.

I was thinking... what would be better or the best option in terms of image quality and size/wight, a Lumix G9ii with the OM System 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS or the Lumix S1ii with the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN Sport + TC 2×?

Based on a number of reviews and industry commentary, the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens is widely considered to be a rebadged version of the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens.
Because of the Identical Optical Design, Physical Similarities, Shared Features and Industry Consensus.

I guess the FF combo is more expensive, though...

 

[RuleOfThirds]

You can crop a full frame to a m43 format, but you can't uncrop the m43 to full frame. 150-600 is 150-600, with m43 you don't gain more optical reach. So you only need a high mp full frame sensor to be able to crop. No TC required.

 

[GeorgeHudetz]

I was thinking... what would be better or the best option in terms of image quality and size/wight, a Lumix G9ii with the OM System 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS or the Lumix S1ii with the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN Sport + TC 2×?

It's an interesting question. I suspect they would have fairly similar IQ if you are shooting focal lengths that need the TC on the S1II. Of course, when you don't need the TC, the FF body would have a big advantage from a noise perspective.

Another issue is AF. I suspect the G9ii would have better AF than the S1II with the TC mounted.

I recall a video I once watched by a highly seasoned wildlife shooter. He bought both a Sony a1 & Sony glass and an OM/Oly system, using the Zukio 150-400. Used them both for several months before he decided which to sell. IIRC he stuck with the Sony. It was an interesting video.

But, everyone has different priorities. I think it comes down to what kind of system flexibility you need. I also like to shoot astro so I need the big sensor coupled with F1.4 primes. Just not going to get that kind of performance out of an m43 system. On the other hand, if I highly valued compactness and weight, then I'd probably have chosen m43 system. Sure, it's still heavy when I hang that big zoom off the G9ii, but there are so many small & compact lenses I know I can always transform it into something very compact.

Based on a number of reviews and industry commentary, the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens is widely considered to be a rebadged version of the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens.
Because of the Identical Optical Design, Physical Similarities, Shared Features and Industry Consensus.

Yes, I believe that is correct.

I guess the FF combo is more expensive, though...

 

[The Rigger]

Nico Carver at Nebula Photos just released an astrophotographer's-perspective review of this lens today. It may not be totally relevant to most peoples' photography, unless like me you prefer to spend time pointing cameras at the night sky, but it may provide y'all with some interesting points to ponder... He shot it on a Sigma FP-L which didn't get much of a mention at all in this review, so I expect we'll eventually see a "Part II" video addressing the camera.

 

[pdk42]

Wow - looks amazing. I have no need for a lens like this, but I’m sure many will.

 

[Jonathan-Mac]

I watched the Petapixel review yesterday and the lens looks fantastic. Not for me of course but if I was shooting sports it'd be amazing.

 

[Jayneboo]

I agree it looks an amazing lens, needs to be combined with a good autofocus system. Not sure it looks more enticing than the Sony 300 2.8 GM that takes TC's and is half a kilo less weight, 200mm can be too short for many sports, and I'm unclear from the specs and reviews whether it will take TC's.