Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Review ( Leica L / Sony E )

Camera gear I used to shoot this video:
Panasonic Lumix S5 | Lumix S 24mm f/1.8
Zeapon Axis Slider
Synco D2 Microphone

Disclaimer: The product sample I used in this video was sent to me by the manufacturer for this review. I do not need to return the sample but I also did not receive any money from the company

0:00 Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Intro
1:07 Design & Features
7:00 Image Stabilisation
8:17 L Mount vs E Mount
9:27 Autofocus
9:55 Image Sharpness
11:48 Close Up
12:43 Bokeh
13:21 Vignetting
14:06 Chromatic Aberration
14:54 Distortion
15:41 Lens Flare
16:19 Sunstars
16:53 Videography
17:33 Final Thoughts & Sample Photos

[JaredDoyle]

New firmware update for E mount version of this lens removed the autofocus speed limitation when on the A9III allowing up to 120fps.

[chirsd]

Very thorough and concise review Richard, thanks. It's too bad for Sigma that they took so long to release this lens. I picked up the Sony 70-200 GM2 over a year ago, but I would have considered this lens if it was available, for the cost and also because I prefer black lens bodies. That said, I have no regrets with the Sony version, and I love the reduced weight and handhold-ability.

[nosecondlost]

Excellent review of a fantastic lens.
Thank's a lot, Richard.

[JoeMustang]

Thank you for another excellent and complete review. As a new S5iiX owner, I am definitely interested in this lens. I have plenty of experience with heavy lenses like the Tamron 35-150 in E mount, and might hold off to see if something similar becomes available for L mount later this year. If not, this lens looks like a fine option.

[nosecondlost]

Thank you so much for showing me my next lens in this excellent review, Richard!
Great job as always.

[usahotnews]

+1 vote for comparison to Panasonic 70-200 2.8. interesting in stabilizer. As I know dual IS doesn't work with non Panasonic glass (ois only). and also interesting in sharpness comparison.

[MrTifoso]

Do you plan to compare it with the Panasonic versions?

[sambennett]

Great review as always! This is on my shortlist for my L-mount gear, but I don't know if I'm ready to give up my Olympus 40-150/2.8 with MFT quite yet!

[mohamedeltaleb]

Great review Richard...unfortunately I will keep my Lumix 70-200mm F2.8 ... I was hoping that Sigma will do lighter and better lens... Lumix one still beast 💪

[BArtsProd]

Hello ! manual focus in video is linear ?

[Kopetefish]

Does dual stabilization work on E mount or L mount versions?

[barryobrien]

Seems like it was not thought out or engineered well for users. The bracket, hood and switches could be updated, given other companies are making better designs. Looks like a nice lens, but it's a traditional heavy Sigma lens. I was hoping Sigma would up their game and follow other manufacturers towards smaller and lighter lenses on mirrorless bodies