The Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a new ultra telephoto zoom lens covering a telephoto range up to 500mm. Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. The 150-500mm lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. The Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens will be available in April 2008.

Sigma Press Release
     
150-500mm f/5-6.3 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

Available April 2008

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