Sigma Press Release

2006.9.26 - The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS lens. This high zoom ratio lens is exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras and is capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto. It is equipped with Sigma’s own unique technology OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. This function uses two sensors inside the lens to detect vertical and horizontal movement of the camera and works by moving an optical image stabilizing lens group, to effectively compensate for camera shake. It automatically detects movement of the camera and compensates for camera shake when shooting moving subject such as motor sports. Two SLD?Special Low Dispersion?glass elements and two aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. UK price is £439.99 and it will be available in April / May 2007.

The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting.  This lens provides superior image quality throughout the entire zoom range. An inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, making the lens particularly suitable for using circular polarizing filters and the petal-type lens hood supplied.

· Equipped with Sigma’s own unique technology OS (Optical Stabilizer) function.
· Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and two aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for all types of optical aberrations.