Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens to be Announced at PhotoPlus 2017

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Sigma issued a press release indicating that they will announce a new lens during the 2017 PDN PhotoPlus Expo show, which will run from October 26-28 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. The rumor mill said that Sigma will announce a new 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens to replace the current 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM lens ($1,299) in late Octerber, available for Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. So we can expect the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens to be announced at PhotoPlus 2017.

I have to say 2017 is definitely a busy year for Sigma. At CP+ 2017 Sigma already announced four new lenses:

The detailed specs and pricing info of the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens are still unknown. Stay tuned for more info.

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM Lens: $1,299 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Press Release:

Sigma Reveals its PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2017 Line Up and a Brand New Lens

The breakthrough year for Sigma Global Vision Art, Contemporary and Sport lenses on display; brand new lens addition to be unveiled; Sigma Pros light up stage with new presentations

Ronkonkoma, NY – October 4, 2017 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, will showcase its full line up of Sigma Global Vision lenses, including a brand-new addition to the line, at the upcoming PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2017 Expo held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 26-28, 2017 (booth 837).

The company will also have on hand its breakthrough optics for the cinema market – the Sigma Cine high-speed Primes and Zooms – as well as the Foveon sensor-based sd Quattro and Quattro H cameras.

“Sigma has had a landmark year with the introduction of seven new lenses across our Global Vision and Cine product lines,” states Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “Our research and development team is dedicated to creating superior optics that meet the ever-growing requirements of today’s high resolution cameras, taking advantage of every possible design and element to capture the greatest picture detail for both still and moving images. We look forward to showcasing the culmination of what has been a remarkable year in optical advancements for Sigma at this year’s PPE event.”

Sigma 2017 introductions include the award-winning 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art, 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art, 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art, 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Sigma Global Vision lenses and the newSigma Cine FF High Speed 14mm T2 and 135mm T2 prime lenses.

Via: Sigma