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David Schloss has been testing and reviewing camera gear for nearly thirty years, and has been a photographer since his father gave him a Nikon EL in 1979. He has served as Editor-in-Chief of Digital Photo Pro, Digital Photo, and HDVideo Pro magazines, as well as Technology Editor for Outdoor Photographer and Photo District News. Over the course of his career, he has written three photography books, ghostwritten several others, and contributed articles and photography to more than 30 publications spanning technology, photography, fitness, and lifestyle. In addition, he runs the YouTube channel Dave Tries This, where he brings the same expertise to real-world gear reviews.
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By David Schloss
Last updated 10/14/2025
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We had the chance to review the excellent Sigma 200mm f/2 Dg OS | Sport lens back in August on our YouTube channel, and have just finished our written review. In it I talk about the excellent features of the lens, and the one limitation that’s not Sigma’s fault.

The Sigma 200mm lens is one of the recent Sigma releases that made me think “This is a lens Sony should have made.” It’s durable, fast, has amazing bokeh, and has every control a photographer or videographer could want.

Find out all of my thoughts in our review and YouTube video, below.

Read our Review

Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS | Sports: Brilliant Lens With One Big Sony-Imposed Limitation

Watch our Review Video

Sigma 200mm DG OS | Sport – At a Glance

  • The Sigma 200mm lens being held up to the camera with water behind
  • Sigma 200mm Lens showing all the controls
  • The sigma 200mm lens on a Sony camera.
  • A product shot of the Sigma 200mm lens
  • A koala peering down from a tree
  • A seagull in flight

Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sport

What We Think

Premium telephoto prime built for photographers who value speed, precision, and expressive depth of field. It delivers outstanding sharpness even at f/2, with smooth, creamy background blur and excellent contrast across the frame. Though it’s large, heavy, and lacks teleconverter support, its fast autofocus, robust build, and intuitive controls make it a compelling choice for portrait, wedding, and low-light shooters who want the unmistakable look only a true f/2 telephoto can provide.



Reasons to Buy
  • Exceptional sharpness and contrast, even wide open at f/2
  • Beautiful subject separation and bokeh rendering
  • Fast, accurate autofocus with reliable subject tracking
  • Excellent optical stabilization performance (up to 6.5 stops)
  • Robust, weather-sealed construction and extensive on-lens controls
  • Arca-compatible tripod foot with improved ergonomics
Reasons to Avoid
  • Frame rate limited to 15fps on Sony cameras
  • Relatively large and heavy, especially for handheld shooting
  • Limited close-focus capability and low magnification (0.13×)
  • Focus breathing is visible during video use
  • Moderate vignetting and distortion at wide apertures
  • No teleconverter compatibility
Specifications
  • Focal Length : 200mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2
  • Minimum Aperture: f/22
  • Optical Design: 19 elements in 14 groups (2 FLD, 2 SLD elements)
  • Stabilization: Up to 6.5 stops (OS2 algorithm)
  • Autofocus Motor: HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 1.7m (5.6 feet)
  • Maximum Magnification: .13x
  • Aperture Blades: 11, rounded
  • Filte Diameter: 105
  • Dimensions: 118.9 x 203 mm (4.7x 8.0 inches)
  • Mounts: Sony E, Leica L
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