An ultra-telephoto zoom lens covering a telephoto range up to 500mm, incorporating Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer) function.
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.
- 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.
Full review of the Sigma APO 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens at StockholmViews.com
Can I use this lens with the Sigma 2x EX DG APO Tele Converter and a CANON EOS 50D ?
Thanks.
Can I use this lens with the Sigma 2x EX DG APO Tele Converter and a Nikon D60 without any problems of auto focussing & blurring??
Saandig-
You might want to post your question on our Nikon Cameras forum. I think the Nikon users there will be better able to answer your question. I have a feeling that you could expect AF problems with that combination. I think all digital SLRs have limits as far as the minimum aperture size they need for auto focus operation. The maximum aperture if you use a 2x converter with this lens will be f/10 or smaller. That’s a really small maximum aperture.