Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS FLD Telephoto Zoom Lens

1. Introdución

This manual provides detailed instructions for the proper use and care of your Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS FLD Telephoto Zoom Lens. Designed for Nikon Digital DSLR Cameras, this high-performance lens offers exceptional image quality and versatility for various photographic applications, including sports, wildlife, portraits, and photojournalism.

Lea este manual detidamente antes de usar a lente para garantir un rendemento e unha lonxevidade óptimos.

Figure 1: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras.

2. Características clave

• 70-200mm Focal Length: Versatile telephoto zoom range.
• Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field.
• Optical Stabilizer (OS): Provides up to 4 stops of image stabilization, with dual modes for normal and panning shots.
• Hypersonic Motor (HSM): Ensures fast, quiet, and accurate autofocusing with full-time manual focus override.
• FLD Glass Elements: Offers optical performance comparable to fluorite glass, reducing chromatic aberrations.
• Special Low Dispersion (SLD) Glass: Enhances image sharpness and contrast.
• Super Multi-Layer Coating: Minimizes flare and ghosting for clear, high-quality images.
• Internal Focusing and Zooming: Maintains constant lens length during operation.
• Distancia mínima de enfoque: 140cm (55.1 inches) with a maximum magnification of 1:8.

3. Configuración

3.1 Colocación da lente

1. Asegúrate de que tanto a cámara como a lente estean apagadas.
2. Retire a tapa da lente traseira e a tapa do corpo da cámara.
3. Aliñe a marca de índice de montaxe da lente coa marca correspondente no corpo da cámara.
4. Rotate the lens clockwise (for Nikon F-mount) until it clicks into place. Do not force the lens.

3.2 Desmontar a lente

1. Asegúrese de que a cámara estea apagada.
2. Mentres premes o botón de liberación da lente no corpo da cámara, xira a lente en sentido antihorario ata que pare.
3. Retire a lente da cámara.
4. Attach the rear lens cap to the lens and the body cap to the camera to protect them from dust and damage.

3.3 Colocación da tapa da lente

The lens hood helps to block extraneous light and reduce flare. Align the lens hood with the front of the lens and twist until it locks into place. For storage, the hood can be reversed and attached to the lens.

Figure 2: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 lens with its hood attached.

3.4 Uso do colar de trípode

The lens includes a removable tripod collar for better balance when mounted on a tripod, especially given the lens's weight. Loosen the knob on the collar to rotate the lens for vertical or horizontal shooting, or to remove the collar entirely.

4. Funcionamento

4.1 Enfoque automático (AF) e enfoque manual (MF)

The lens features a switch to select between Autofocus (AF) and Manual Focus (MF) modes. In AF mode, the Hypersonic Motor (HSM) provides fast and quiet focusing. Full-time manual focus override is available, allowing you to fine-tune focus manually even when in AF mode by simply turning the focus ring.

4.2 Estabilizador óptico (SO)

The Optical Stabilizer (OS) function helps to reduce camera shake, especially useful in low light or when shooting at longer focal lengths. The OS switch allows you to turn the stabilization ON or OFF. This lens offers two OS modes:

• Modo 1 (Normal): For general shooting, compensating for vertical and horizontal camera shake.
• Mode 2 (Panning): For tracking moving subjects horizontally, compensating only for vertical camera shake.

Nota:

• Turn the OS OFF when using a tripod to prevent potential image blur.
• The OS may produce a slight sound during operation; this is normal.

4.3 Zoom

Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length between 70mm and 200mm. The internal zooming mechanism ensures the lens length remains constant.

4.4 Using with APS-C Cameras

When used with APS-C (crop sensor) cameras, the effective focal length will be approximately 105-300mm (depending on the camera's crop factor). This provides an even greater telephoto reach.

4.5 Using with Teleconverters

This lens is compatible with Sigma APO teleconverters (sold separately) to further extend its focal length. Refer to the teleconverter's manual for specific attachment and usage instructions.

5. Mantemento

5.1 Limpeza da lente

• Use un cepillo soprador para eliminar o po da superficie da lente.
• Para manchas ou pegadas dixitais, use un pano de microfibra limpo e suave deseñado especificamente para óptica, xunto cunha pequena cantidade de solución de limpeza de lentes.
• Never use harsh chemicals or abrasive materials on the lens elements or body.

5.2 Almacenamento

• Coloque sempre as tapas dianteira e traseira das lentes cando non as use.
• Garda a lente nun lugar fresco e seco, lonxe da luz solar directa e de temperaturas extremas.
• Se o almacenas durante un período prolongado, considera o uso dun desecante para evitar o mofo e os bos olor.

Figure 3: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 lens stored in its soft case.

6 Solución de problemas

7. Especificacións

Figure 4: Approximate dimensions of the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 lens.

8. Garantía e soporte

8.1 Información da garantía

This Sigma lens is covered by a 4-year Sigma USA warranty. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims. For detailed terms and conditions, refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Sigma websitio.

8.2 Atención ao cliente

For technical assistance, service, or any inquiries regarding your Sigma lens, please contact Sigma Corporation of America customer support. Contact information can be found on the official Sigma websitio ou na embalaxe do produto.

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