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

1. הקדמה

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.

Please read this manual thoroughly before using the lens to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

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

2. שליסל פֿעיִקייטן

• 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.
• מינימום פאָקוסינג ווייַטקייט: 140cm (55.1 inches) with a maximum magnification of 1:8.

3. סעטאַפּ

3.1 אנשטעלן די לינז

1. זיכער מאַכן אַז ביידע די קאַמעראַ און לענס זענען אויסגעלאָשן.
2. אַראָפּנעמען די דערציען אָביעקטיוו היטל און די אַפּאַראַט גוף היטל.
3. Align the mounting index mark on the lens with the corresponding mark on the camera body.
4. Rotate the lens clockwise (for Nikon F-mount) until it clicks into place. Do not force the lens.

3.2 אָפּנעמען די לינז

1. מאַכן זיכער אַז די אַפּאַראַט איז פּאַוערד אַוועק.
2. בשעת איר דריקט דעם לענס אויסלאָז קנעפּל אויף דער קאַמעראַ גוף, דרייט די לענס קעגן זייגער ביז עס שטעלט זיך אָפּ.
3. אַראָפּנעמען די אָביעקטיוו פון די אַפּאַראַט.
4. באַפעסטיקט דעם הינטערשטן לענס דעקל צום לענס און דעם גוף דעקל צום קאַמעראַ צו באַשיצן זיי פון שטויב און שאָדן.

3.3 אנשטעלן די לענס קאַפּ

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 Using the Tripod Collar

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. אָפּעראַציע

4.1 אויטאָפאָקוס (AF) און מאַנועל פאָקוס (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 Optical Stabilizer (OS)

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:

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

באַמערקונג:

• 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 זומינג

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 ניצן מיט טעלעקאָנווערטערס

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. וישאַלט

5.1 רייניקן די לינז

• Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens surface.
• For smudges or fingerprints, use a clean, soft microfiber cloth specifically designed for optics, along with a small amount of lens cleaning solution.
• Never use harsh chemicals or abrasive materials on the lens elements or body.

5.2 סטאָרידזש

• Always attach the front and rear lens caps when not in use.
• האַלט די לענס אין אַ קיל, טרוקן אָרט, אַוועק פון דירעקט זונשייַן און עקסטרעמע טעמפּעראַטורן.
• אויב איר סטאָרירט עס פֿאַר אַ לענגערע צייט, באַטראַכט צו נוצן אַ טרוקענער צו פאַרמייַדן פורעם און שימל.

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

6. טראָובלעשאָאָטינג

7. ספּעסאַפאַקיישאַנז

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

8. וואָראַנטי & שטיצן

8.1 וואָראַנטי אינפֿאָרמאַציע

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 webפּלאַץ.

8.2 קונה שטיצן

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 webפּלאַץ אָדער אין די פּראָדוקט פּאַקקאַגינג.

9. אפיציעלע פּראָדוקט ווידעאָס