Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM Lens Press Release


 
Large aperture zoom lens with improved optical performance APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM

Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM Lens

2007.12.3: The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM. This large aperture zoom lens has improved optical performance and retains close-up ability with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in and maximum magnification ration of 1:3.5. This lens is suitable for taking all type of subjects such as portraits, landscape, and close-up pictures. Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. This lens incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focusing capability. The lens design incorporates an inner focusing and inner zooming systems. The overall length of the lens does not change during focusing and zooming, ensuring convenient handling. A removable tripod collar (TS-21) is included as a standard component. When this lens is used with the optional 1.4x EX DG APO or 2x EX DG APO Tele Converters, it becomes a 98-280mm F4 AF telephoto zoom lens or a 140-400mm F5.6 AF telephoto zoom lens respectively.
 
FEATURES
 
Improved optical performance with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in and maximum magnification of 1:3.5 Two SLD and three ELD glass elements provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations Super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting HSM ensures quiet, high speed autofocus with full time manual focusing APO Tele Converter is available
 
THE SPECIFICATIONS (Sigma mount)
 
Lens construction : 18Elements 15Groups
Angle of view : 34.3°-12.3°
Number of blades : 9pcs
Minimum Aperture : F22
Minimum Focusing Distance : 100cm/39.4in
Maximum Magnification : 1:3.5
Filter Size: Ø77mm
Lens Hood: Petal-type Hood
Dimensions(Diameter X Length) : Ø86.5mm X 184.4mm/3.4in. X 7.3in.
Weight : 1370g / 48.3oz

 
Accessories
 
Case, Petal-type Hood (LH850-01), Tripod Collar(TS-21) supplied
DG UV 77 mm 00-85126-92375-4
DG WIDE CIRCULAR PL 77mm 00-85126-92386-0
TRIPOD SOCKET TS-21 (Supplied) 00-85126-56602-9
TRIPOD DOCKET TS-41 (Long Tripod Collar) 00-85126-52902-4
LENS HOOD LH850-01 (Supplied) 00-85126-92419-5

 

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