New Sigma TelePhoto Lenses : 150-500mm - 120-400mm - 200-500mm.
February 4, 2008
Filed under PHOTO GEAR
Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Ultra telephoto zoom lens covering a telephoto range up to 500mm
- Incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabiliser) system
- 3 SLD glass elements for optimum image quality
- Rear focusing system
- HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) motor and full time manual focus
- Super multi-layer lens coating
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM.
This ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto range up to 500mm and allows photographers to bring the subject close with short perspective. Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. It is ideal for sports, wildlife and landscape photography with handheld shooting.
Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with a rear focus system that minimises fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.
This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability.
The addition of the (optional) 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters produce a 210-700mm F7-8.8 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 300-1000mm F10-12.6 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens respectively. A removable tripod collar (TS-31) is included as a standard component.
THE SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Aperture F22 Minimum Focusing Distance 220cm
Lens Construction 21 Elements in 15 Groups Maximum Magnification 1:5.2
Angle of View 16.4°- 5° Filter Size 86mm
No. of Diaphragm Blades 9 pcs Lens Hood Bayonet Type
Weight 1,910g SRP £TBA
Dimensions Diameter 94.7mm x Length 252mm
Available Fittings Sigma AF, Canon AF, Nikon AF
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM
Telephoto zoom lens incorporating Sigma’s original Optical Stabiliser
- Incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabiliser) system
- Special Low Dispersion glass elements
- Inner focusing system
- HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) motor and full time manual focus
- Minimum focusing distance of 150cm
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM.
This telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabiliser) system. It offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster.
Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. This lens is equipped with the rear focus system that minimises fluctuation of aberrations caused by focusing. It provides optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.
The minimum focusing distance of 150cm throughout the entire zoom range and has a maximum magnification of 1:4.2 make it useful for close-up photography. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focus override.
The addition of the optical 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters produce a 168-560mm F6.3-8 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 240-800mm F9-11 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens respectively.
THE SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Aperture F22 Minimum Focusing Distance 150cm
Lens Construction 21 Elements in 15 Groups Maximum Magnification 1:4.2
Angle of View 20.4°- 6.2° Filter Size 77mm
No. of Diaphragm Blades 9 pcs Lens Hood Bayonet Type
Weight 1,750g SRP £TBA
Dimensions Diameter 92.5mm x Length 203.5mm
Available Fittings Sigma AF, Canon AF, Nikon AF
Sigma APO 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG
The world’s first Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens that offers a fast aperture of F2.8 at 500mm focal length
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new APO 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG. Lens.
This lens is the world’s first ultra telephoto zoom lens that offers a fast aperture of F2.8 at the 500mm focal length. It covers widely used focal lengths from 200mm to 500mm and has a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range.
This lens can be used to create amazing image expression with various types of photography such as astrophotography, portraits, wildlife, sports. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for all type of aberrations. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high image quality from the extremely large aperture.
The lens hood, designed exclusively for this lens, blocks out extraneous light. A 72mm filter can be inserted at the rear of the lens, and a circular polarizing filter can be used in situ thanks to the ingenious internal rotation mechanism.
The dedicated Li-ion battery BP-21 is used to power the zooming and AF operation. This battery is housed within the lens body. The addition of a specifically designed dedicated “Attachment” produces a 400-1000mm F5.6 ultra telephoto zoom lens that still retains auto focus. For the convenience of the photographer, focusing distances and focal lengths can be viewed on the lens` built-in LCD panel.
THE SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Aperture F22 Minimum Focusing Distance 200-500cm
Lens Construction 17 Elements 13 Groups Maximum Magnification 1:7.7
Angle of View 12.3°- 5° Filter Size 72mm (Rear)
No. of Diaphragm Blades 9 pcs Lens Hood Included
Weight 15,700g SRP £15,999.99
Dimensions Diameter 236.5mm x Length 726mm
Available Fittings Sigma AF, Canon AF, Nikon AF
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