Specification Sheet

SP 70-200mm

f/2.8 Di VC USD G2

SP 70-200mm G2 ∙ Focal length: 280 mm (200mm incl. Tamron tele converter) ∙ Exposure: f/4 at 1/1600 sec. ∙ ISO 1600

Philip Ruopp

Advertising- and

Sports-photographer

Laichlingen, Germany

Extreme Sharpness,

fascinating Detail

“As an advertising photographer, who mainly works

in the eld of sports and action, a fast tele-zoom is

of course one of my standard lenses. The narrow

angle of view condenses the depth of the scene and

focuses on the essentials. I am also able to zoom in

so that the subject is captured as large as possible,

even if I have to photograph from a distance.

I rst used the new SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

G2 in Portugal, where I photographed surfers. Its

high build quality and the haptic fascinated me right

away. This tele-zoom feels really good in your hand.

It is also protected against splash water and dust,

which is great when you’re shooting by the sea. I

could simply wipe off splashes of salt water and

grains of sand afterwards.

The most important features of the SP 70-200mm

G2 are inside the tube. The sharpness is excellent

and reminds me of pictures taken with xed focal

lengths. Every detail is captured perfectly when

working with professional, high-resolution cameras.

A further advantage and ideal for action shooting,

when I follow an athlete with the camera is the new

panning mode of the VC (Vibration Compensation).

The autofocus reacts quickly. The rate of sharp

results was enormous, even though the surfer often

came out of a wave at the last moment.”