Patent: Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS USM & 1.4 Teleconverter

Craig
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It looks like Sigma is developing a competitor to one of my favourite Canon lenses, the EF 200mm f/2L IS. This is one of those lenses that once you try one, you never want to put it down. It's a very versatile focal length and is especially magical for portrait work.

Patent Publication No. 2016-45314 (Google Translated)

  • Published 2016.4.4
  • Filing date 2014.8.21

Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS

  • Focal length 194.93
  • F-number 2.05
  • Full angle of view 2ω 12.70
  • The image height Y 21.63
  • Overall length of the lens 231.33
  • BF 60.2233

Sigma 1.4x TC

  • Focal length 274.52
  • F-number 2.89
  • Full angle of view 2ω 9.06
  • The image height Y 21.63
  • Overall length of the lens 252.18
  • BF 39.5088

Along with the optical formula patent for a 200mm f/2 OS, it looks like Sigma is developing a dedicated 1.4x teleconverter for the lens.

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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