The new Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM lens offers a 13.8x zoom range. The lens’s Hybrid Optical Stabilizer provides an anti-shake function for the camera body and also compensates for image-shake in the view finder. The Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm at all focal lengths and a maximum magnification of 1: 3.4 reproduction ratio. Designed for use on APS-C DSLR cameras, Sigma’s new lens will be available in March for Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax cameras for £559.99.

Sigma Press Release

13.8 times high magnification zoom ratio lens, exclusively designed for digital SLR cameras and equipped with OS (Optical Stabilizer) technology

2009.1.15 - The 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM incorporates Sigma’s original anti-shake compensation function, with a 13.8 times zoom ratio. As opposed to having an anti-shake function in the camera body, this lens’s Hybrid Optical Stabilizer provides not only an anti-shake function for the camera body, but also compensates for image shaking in the view finder as the Optical Stabilizer is built in to the lens. Incorporating four Special Low Dispersion glass elements and three aspherical lens elements provides excellent image quality throughout the entire zoom range. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 45cm (17.7 inches) at all focal lengths and a maximum magnification of 1: 3.4 reproduction ratio, making it ideal for close-up photography. An inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, making it suitable for use with circular polarizing filters and the supplied petal-type hood. Incorporating super multi layer coating reduce the ghost in the backlight photography.

Petal-type Hood (LH780-04) supplied
Mounts: Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax

* Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with 35mm SLR cameras or digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size.

Features
* Equipped with Sigma’s own unique OS (Optical Stabilizer) technology
* Four SLD elements and three aspherical lenses provide high image quality throughout the entire zoom range
* Minimum focusing distance of 45cm/17.7 inches and a maximum magnification of 1:3.4 makes it ideal for close-up photography
* Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting

Specifications (For Sigma mount)
* Lens Construction : 18 Elements 14 Groups
* Angle of View : 69.3°-5.7°
* Number of blades : 7pcs
* Minimum Aperture : F22
* Minimum Focusing Distance Distance : 45cm/17.7in.
* Maximum Magnification : 1?3.4
* Filter Size : Ø72mm
* Lens Hood : Petal-type hood
* Dimensions : Ø79mm×101mm/3.1in.×4in.
* Weight : 630g/22.2oz.

Accessories
SIGMA DG UV 72mm (Optional) : 00-85126-92374-7
SIGMA DG WIDE CIRCULAR PL 72mm (Optional) : 00-85126-92385-3
LENS CASE LS-542 (Optional) : 00-85126-92327-3
LENS HOOD 780-04 (Supplied) : 00-85126-92362-4

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