Sigma has released an APS-C lens hood adapter for use on the Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 DG OS HSM telezoom, nicknamed the “Bigma”. This hood adapter extends the length of the lens hood and provides more effective shading when used with digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor. As of July 2010, the HA1030-01 adapter will be supplied with all APO 50-500mm DG OS HSM lenses. For UK customers who have already purchased the lens, the hood adapter will be available free of charge through Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd. Note that this applies to the “OS HSM” version of the lens.

Sigma Press Release

APS-C Hood Adapter for Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 DG OS HSM

Hood Adapter for the Sigma APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM, provides effective shading when used with APS-C size digital SLR cameras.

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the APS-C Hood Adapter HA1030-01 for the Sigma APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM.

This hood adapter extends the length of the lens hood and provides more effective shading when used with digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor. 

At PMA 2010 in Las Vegas, Sigma announced and exhibited dedicated APS-C Hood Adapters for the APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM and 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM.  After this announcement, many demands have been received for development of a similar APS-C Hood Adapter for the APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM.

As of July 2010, this APS-C Hood Adapter HA1030-01 will be supplied with all APO 50-500mm DG OS HSM lenses.

For UK customers who have already purchased the APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM, the hood adapter will be available free of charge through Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd. For further details, contact Sigma on 01707 329 999 or [email protected].

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