The Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM is a new telephoto zoom lens incorporating Sigma’s original Optical Stabiliser. This offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. The 120-400mm lens also incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focus override. The Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM will be vailable in April 2008.

Sigma Press Release
     
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

Available April 2008

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