Sigma claims another world-first, but only just. This brand shiny new lens is the first 200mm f/2 prime for mirrorless cameras, but it’s not entirely without precedent. A brace of forerunners were the Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM and Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II, which were launched back in 2008 and 2010 respectively. But of course, they were designed for DSLRs rather than mirrorless cameras. They’re also both now obsolete, clearing the way for the Sigma which is available in Sony E and L-mount options for the mirrorless era.
And there’s more. While the Sigma was first across the finish line, it only pipped the Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF to the launch date post, the Laowa being available not only in Nikon Z and Sony E mount options for mirrorless cameras but also in Canon EF mode for DSLRs. That said, I strongly suspect the EF version only exists to circumvent Canon’s tight RF mount regulations, the lens suiting Canon EOS R series mirrorless cameras via an EF-EOS R mount adapter. Back to the lens at hand, this Sigma sets out to be one of the best telephoto lenses for Sony cameras and one of the best L-mount lenses, although I do wish it was available in more mount options to suit other camera systems.
