Sigma APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens Press Release

An ultra-telephoto zoom lens covering a telephoto range up to 500mm, incorporating Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function.
APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM

2008.2.1

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 and short perspective. Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower. 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 minimizes 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 F7-9 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a 300-1000mm F10-13 MF ultra-telephoto zoom lens respectively. A removable tripod socket (TS-31) is included as a standard component.

Case, Hood (LH927-01), shoulder strap, Tripod socket (TS-31) supplied

Mounts: SIGMA, CANON, NIKON, PENTAX*, SONY*

*OS function is not available. If the camera body does not support HSM motor, AF will not work.

FEATURES

Incorporating Sigma's original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. An ultra-telephoto zoom lens covers a telephoto range up to 500mm and allows short perspective. Three SLD glass elements and a rear focus system provide optimum image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. HSM ensures quiet and high-speed autofocus.

THE SPECIFICATIONS (Sigma mount)

* Lens Construction : 15 Groups 21 Elements
* Angle of View :16.4°-5°
* Number of blades : 9pcs
* Minimum Aperture(W) : F22
* Minimum Focusing Distance : 220cm / 86.6in.
* Maximum Magnification : 1:5.2
* Filter Size : Ø86mm
* Lens Hood : Bayonet type
* Dimensions : Ø94.7mm×252mm/ 3.7in. × 9.9in.
* Weight : 1,910g / 67.4oz.

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